I have now been in the hospice field for three years as a volunteer, intern, and finally, a social worker. At age 22, I spend my days working with patients who have been given a prognosis of six months or less to live, their loved ones, and the incredible staff who care for these patientsRead more
July 16, 19, 23 and 26 from 6-9:00 p.m. each evening. Will be held at Moville City Hall, 21 W Main St. Please call our office at 800-383-4545 or 233-4100 and ask for a Volunteer Coordinator with questions or to register.Read more
We thank our Hospice of Siouxland Volunteers for all they do for our patients and their families. Here is a comment from Fran who is one of our Hospice volunteers: “I am so pleased that I am a trained Hospice Volunteer! I especially like working with the family grief groups, but also enjoy volunteering for individualsRead more
From the Caregiver Space My family has reached the “expert” level when it comes to handling major hospitalizations. Each time a crisis hits, I hear the well-meant refrain from kindhearted folks who simply say, “Call me if there is anything I can do.” Face it. I am not going to call. It’s not that IRead more
Hospice of Siouxland honors Veteran’s in the Vet-to-Vet Progra: Over 4,500 hospice organizations and community partners provide Veteran-centric care to our nation’s heroes. (Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the We Honor Veterans program join the nation in honoring and celebrating our Veterans this Veterans Day.Read more
Please think about signing up to be a Hospice volunteer! The benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, and your community and it can help protect your mental and physical health. Volunteering is a two-way street…you volunteer to spend time helping someone in need, and at some point in your life you may also beRead more
Camp Courage is a fun-filled annual summer weekend open to children, ages 6 to 17, who have experienced the loss of a family member or friend. Camp Courage offers a supportive environment in which they can gain an understanding of grief and loss. Crafts, music, games and rituals provide innovative and productive ways for childrenRead more
Informational Meeting on Advanced Directives Friday May 22, 2015 12 Noon-1pm Hospice of Siouxland–Lemars Office 115 Plymouth St. NW LUNCH WILL BE SERVED Please call to register at 712-233-4100Read more
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, 2015, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the National Hospice Foundation, Global Partners in Care, and the Hospice Action Network are honoring the hospice and palliative care volunteers who bring compassion, support and dignity to those facing a serious, life-limiting illness. Read more and watch theRead more
Volunteers provide important services to hospice organizations and the people they serve. Whether it’s providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of life or offering support to family members and caregivers…the contributions of volunteers are essential to the important work provided by our hospice program. DATES & LOCATIONS OF VOLUNTEERRead more
Hospice of Siouxland was awarded the CHAP accreditation, (Community Health Accreditation Program) demonstrating our dedication to meeting the industry’s highest recognized standards in community-based care.
