Joomla! site syndication http://www.hospicecareinc.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:40:45 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.hospicecareinc.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Itemid=106 HospiceCare Inc. Promotes Dan Chin to Vice President of Public Affairs (MADISON, Wis.) – HospiceCare Inc. is pleased to announce that Dan Chin has been promoted to vice president of public affairs. In this new role, Chin will continue to be the strategic lead for all marketing, community outreach, public relations and advertising efforts. He will now also lead HospiceCare Inc. government relations and new business development efforts, including consulting services, product and service development and new business partnerships. Over the past four years, Chin’s collaboration with other HospiceCare Inc. leaders created strategies that contributed to HospiceCare Inc. growing from serving 300 patients per day with $19 million in operating revenue and $3.8 million in assets, to an operation serving more than 600 patients per day with $42.8 million in operating revenue and $46.5 million in assets. Also, under Chin’s leadership, the public affairs department became an award-winning, full service internal... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:48:48 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=164&Itemid=106 (MADISON, WI) – On Sunday, June 13, Bob Starczynski of McFarland was drawn as the winner of the 2010 Madison Auto Dealers Association Auto Raffle to benefit HospiceCare Inc. The drawing took place during the seventh inning of the Madison Mallard’s baseball game. This is the eleventh year that the Madison Auto Dealers Association has donated a car for the raffle, with all of the proceeds going to serve the patients and families served by HospiceCare Inc. This year more than $48,000 was raised to support patient and family care by HospiceCare.Recently, Starczynski of McFarland has had two family members served by HospiceCare Inc. He plans to give the car to his daughter who will be turning 16 soon.HospiceCare would like to thank the partners that made this event possible: Madison Auto Dealers Association, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, Wisconsin State Journal and the Madison Mallards. Participating dealers of the Madison Auto... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:17:43 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=162&Itemid=106 (MADISON, WI) – On Friday, June 25, HospiceCare Inc. will host “Insights on the Hmong Culture: A Focus on Healthcare and End of Life,” from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the HospiceCare Campus, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, in Madison.  At this free seminar, participants will learn about the culture, religion and communication of the Hmong people and how the Hmong community approaches healthcare and end-of-life. The seminar will be presented by Charles Vue, MSSW, the Student Services Coordinator for the UW – Eau Claire Office of Multicultural Affairs and Leon Bernido, MSSW, RN and HospiceCare staff member. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to the seminar. A certificate of attendance is available. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, June 23; because space is limited, reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. The conference will be shown via videoconference in HospiceCare’s Janesville office, 3001 W. Memorial... Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:39:18 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=160&Itemid=106 (JANESVILLE, WI) – The HospiceCare Foundation Inc. announces that it has received a grant of $1,000 from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. The grant is for general support of Rock County Services, ensuring that critical HospiceCare services are available to everyone in our community who needs them, regardless of their ability to pay. This grant is made available from the Community Foundation’s Cabin Fund. The Cabin Fund provides funding for projects and programs related to animal care, hospice care or horticulture.For more information about how you can impact your community—“For good. For ever.”—through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, please call (608) 758-0883, out of Rock County at (800) 995-2379, or visit cfsw.org. The Community Foundation serves Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Rock and Walworth counties. Contact: Dan Chin, Director of Public AffairsOffice: (608) 327-7006   Cell: (608) 438-2600 HospiceCare Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based hospice dedicated to providing physical,... Mon, 10 May 2010 19:26:17 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=155&Itemid=106 (JANESVILLE, WI) – On Wednesday, May 19, HospiceCare Inc. will host its Golf Classic at Glen Erin Golf Club, 1417 Airport Road, Janesville. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. and scramble format. Cost for a standard foursome is $500, individual golfers pay $125. The fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart, a box lunch from Culver’s and a BBQ dinner by Best Events Catering. Additionally, golfers will enjoy games, prizes and treats on the course and a great silent auction and raffle items. To register call HospiceCare Inc. at (608) 755-1871 or register online at hospicecareinc.com by Wednesday, May 12. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. All proceeds benefit the patients and families of HospiceCare Inc. This event’s title sponsor is betterMD.net, and additional sponsors are E D WaterWorks, Inc., Rock Road Companies Inc., Culvers and Kealey Pharmacy. Additional support for this event... Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=106 Just Went Out: Dean Physician to Provide Services for HospiceCare Inc. Janesville Dean Physician to Provide Services for HospiceCare Inc.   Kathryn Lilley, MD to Serve as Medical Director for Southern Wisconsin Office March 23, 2010—Kathryn Lilley, MD, Internal Medicine at Dean Clinic, has been named Medical Director for the HospiceCare Inc Janesville office. Trained in Internal Medicine, Dr. Lilley has had a strong interest in hospice and palliative care throughout her career. She also takes interest in women’s health, cardiovascular disease and preventative health.  She has been a valued provider with Dean Clinic since 2003 and will continue to see patients at Dean Clinic-Riverview in Janesville. “I am looking forward to working closely with the patients residing in the wonderful facilities HospiceCare Inc serves throughout southern Wisconsin,” says Dr. Lilley.  “It is a privilege to be trusted by the families of these patients, who want... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:09:56 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=145&Itemid=106 Hockey Fans Can Donate Bears, Save on Tickets [Janesville, WI] The Janesville Jets, the latest team to join the North American Hockey League, is partnering with HospiceCare at their Friday, March 12, game at the Janesville Ice Arena. Hockey fans can save $3 off the ticket price when they donate a new teddy bear to HospiceCare Inc.’s Dori Bear Project. The “Dori Bear” namesake is given to all teddy bears donated to HospiceCare in honor of HospiceCare patient Doris Klubertanz, who died in 1994. Because teddy bears were such a comfort to her, Doris left a gift to HospiceCare to establish the Dori Bear Project. Dori Bears greet patients as they enter their rooms at HospiceCare’s Inpatient Unit, give comfort to children who visit loved ones, and make their way to the homes of HospiceCare patients and their families. HospiceCare Inc. staff will be at the ticket counter to collect new teddy bears... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:31:40 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=141&Itemid=106 (JANESVILLE, WI) – On Saturday, February 27, HospiceCare will host Sips Sounds, south central Wisconsin’s premier wine-tasting event, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. At a cost of $50 per person, guests will enjoy samples of exquisite wines and delectable hors d’oeuvres as music fills the air. A silent auction and a raffle with several fabulous prizes, including a top prize of $1,000 cash, will take place with all proceeds benefiting the patients and families served by HospiceCare Inc. The event will be held at the Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Drive in Janesville. Registration is requested by Friday, February 19. To register call HospiceCare Inc. at (608) 755-1871 or register online at hospicecareinc.com . Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Contact: Dan Chin, Director of Public Affairs Office:  (608) 327-7006   Cell:  (608) 438-2600 HospiceCare Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based hospice dedicated to providing physical, emotional and... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:41:45 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=137&Itemid=106 (MADISON, WI) – HospiceCare Inc. has appointed JoAnn Kowalski as chief clinical officer. In this position, she will oversee all HospiceCare clinical programs, which include four in-home care teams, five long-term care teams, the inpatient unit and the residence at HospiceCare.    “JoAnn has been instrumental in HospiceCare’s growth and prosperity. Her most notable accomplishments include her leadership of our quality and compliance department that ensures quality care for our patients and provides guidance and interpretation of federal and state regulations,” stated Susan Phillips, President/CEO.  “In addition, her leadership of the building projects that resulted in the Don Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, which opened in 2000, and the Ellen Peter Johnson HospiceCare Residence, which opened in 2006, created a unique, state-of-the-art campus that is nationally recognized for providing inpatient hospice care.”   Since joining HospiceCare in July 1994, Kowalski, a registered nurse, has held several positions in the organization, most... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:46:58 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=130&Itemid=106 Growing Number of Late Hospice Admissions a Concern for Hospices in Wisconsin Across the Country (MADISON, WI) – A report released last week by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization [NHPCO] shows that more than 35 percent (35.4) of patients served by hospices in 2008 died or were discharged in seven days or less. This reflects a 4.6 percent increase from 2007, when 30.8 percent of patients had what is considered a short hospice experience. “Patient and Family satisfaction surveys for HospiceCare often reflect the disappointment of family members in regards to the length of time they are with HospiceCare, saying that we were so helpful, they wish they had HospiceCare sooner,” said Lisa Sherven, HospiceCare Inc. director of access. Hospice is a unique form of healthcare in that it offers each patient an interdisciplinary care team... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:03:04 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=125&Itemid=106 HospiceCare Inc. Promotes Six Staff Members (MADISON, WI) – Due to growth in referrals and patient census, HospiceCare Inc. is pleased to announce the internal reorganization of its clinical and non-clinical leadership, resulting in the promotion of six staff members. The following leaders were promoted: Sarah Bealles, Deirdre Youngs, Kelly Fischer, Jane Quinn, Lisa Sherven and Ron Galdes.   Bealles has been promoted to the new role of executive vice president/chief financial officer. In this role, she will oversee the finance, facility operations and information technology departments. Bealles has been with HospiceCare since December 2005, most recently as the chief financial officer.  Youngs has been promoted to the director of general inpatient care. In this role, she will oversee the operations of the HospiceCare inpatient unit. Youngs has been with HospiceCare since October of 1999, most recently as director of the in-home program and clinical practice.      Fischer has been promoted to director of home... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:17:58 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127&Itemid=106 Culver’s Scoopie Night to Benefit HospiceCare Inc.   (JANESVILLE, WI) – On Wednesday, October 28, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Culver’s is holding Culver’s Scoopie Night to benefit HospiceCare Inc. at the 2633 Milton Avenue location in Janesville. Ten percent of the proceeds raised from food and ice cream sales during these four hours will be donated to HospiceCare Inc. in support of patients with life-limiting illnesses. For more information, call HospiceCare at (608) 755-1871.   Contact: Dan Chin, Director of Public AffairsOffice:  (608) 327-7006 Cell:  (608) 438-2600             HospiceCare Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based hospice dedicated to providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses. With offices in Madison and Janesville, HospiceCare serves residents in Dane, Green, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.   ###   Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126&Itemid=106 HOG Poker Run Raises $4,000 for HospiceCare Inc. (JANESVILLE, WI) – On August 16 the South Central Wisconsin Harley Owners Group (HOG), Chapter 5547, held a Poker Run fundraiser for HospiceCare, Inc, 3001 W. Memorial Drive in Janesville. The HOG chapter raised $2,000.00 through poker run registrations, silent auctions, canister drawings, a 50/50 drawing and a kiss-the-pig-contest. The chapter voted to donate an additional $2,000.00 for a total of $4,000.00 going to Hospice Care Inc. Contact: Dan Chin, Director of Public AffairsOffice: (608) 327-7006  Cell (608) 438-2600        HospiceCare Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based hospice dedicated to providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses. With offices in Madison and Janesville, HospiceCare serves residents in Dane, Green, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties. ### Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117&Itemid=106 HospiceCare Inc. Promotes Five Staff Members (MADISON, WI) – HospiceCare Inc. is pleased to announce that growth in referrals and patient census has allowed the promotion of five talented staff members: Pam Peterson, Shawnee Parsil, Heidi Kramer, Cheri Milton and Kellee Hanson. Peterson has been promoted to vice president of employee services. In this role, she oversees all phases of the Employee Services, Learning and Development and Volunteer Services functions at HospiceCare Inc. and serves as a key business partner and advisor to the HospiceCare board and executive leadership teams. Peterson has been with HospiceCare since November 2005, most recently as director of employee and volunteer services. As director of patient/family supportive services, Parsil leads the Volunteer and Grief Services departments and represents these groups at the executive level. Parsil has been with HospiceCare since March 2005, most recently as Director of Volunteer Services. As director of strategy and administrative governance, Kramer collaborates... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=94&Itemid=106 HospiceCare to Offer Young Adult Grief Support Group Series on University of Wisconsin–Madison Campus (MADISON, WI) – In September, HospiceCare Inc. will begin a Young Adult Grief Support Group series. This group is designed for those who are age 18 – 30 and have experienced a loss due to death. Participants will receive support and information about the grieving process. The group begins Tuesday, October 6 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and will meet eight consecutive weeks, concluding Tuesday, November 24. The group will meet on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, exact location TBD. For more details or to register, please call Cheri Milton, HospiceCare Grief Services, at (608) 276-4660. Contact:  Dan Chin, Director of Public AffairsOffice:  (608) 327-7006    Cell:  (608) 438-2600 HospiceCare Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based hospice dedicated to providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses. With offices in Madison and Janesville,... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.hospicecareinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=106 Marcia Whittington Returns to HospiceCare as Vice President of the Foundation Marcia Whittington, who has led Gilda’s Club Madison for two years as chief executive officer, will leave in September to head the HospiceCare Foundation. Whittington was formerly the vice president of the HospiceCare Foundation from 2002 to 2007, when she left to pursue the opportunity at Gilda’s Club. “I am excited to be returning to HospiceCare and to be a part of this superb organization. The mission of HospiceCare is one I strongly believe in and I am honored to lead the Foundation once again and offer donor development and strengthen HospiceCare’s presence within the community,” said Whittington. HospiceCare is now serving more than 50 percent of all deaths in Dane County and 30 percent in Rock County. The nonprofit has consistently grown at a rate of 20 percent for the past seven years and nearly 30 percent in 2008. Now serving... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:00:00 +0100