November 19, 2009Everyone is invited to Ministry Home Care’s free Christmas Tea at the lovely Alexander House in Port Edwards on Saturday, December 12, 1-5pm. Tea and holiday cookies will be served by the hospice team among the beautifully-decorated historic home. Quilts made by the hospice team and volunteers will be on displayed, and the Holiday Raffle drawing will be held at 4:30pm. Some lucky winners will take those quilts home with them, as well as the other raffle prizes.
November 19, 2009This is not your average bake sale! Nutcracker Sweets, the annual hospice bake sale and raffle is just around the corner. The delightful creations donated by local bakers are wrapped and presented in beautiful packaging, ready to give as gifts. The sale will be held Tuesday, December 8, 7am-2pm at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Conference Room G (near the cafeteria). Everyone is invited to stop to get in the holiday spirit! Many creatively displayed gift items, raffle tickets and cookbooks will be available for sale. Plan to arrive early for the best selection. All proceeds will benefit patients and families served by Ministry Home Care-Hospice.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care - Hospice is holding several holiday events in the Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids area. A Holiday Raffle featuring handmade quilts and $1,000 cash, the annual Nutcracker Sweets bake sale and a new Christmas Tea are among the offerings.
November 19, 2009For more than two decades, Dr. Kate Hospice has joined with the community to welcome the holidays with an evening of warm memories, fellowship and sharing at the beautiful Tree of Love ceremony. Last year, their partner hospice program in Rhinelander, Ministry Home Care, began a similar tradition.These gatherings are a way to recognize the pain that exists in the hearts of many after a death, and to celebrate the memories that last. The lovely trees will remain lit throughout the holidays, as a reminder that those who have lived have left a lasting impression. Everyone is invited to both of these very special events.
November 19, 2009As part of their National Hospice Month celebration, Ministry Home Care has partnered with many Stevens Point area restaurants to raise funds that will help provide care to terminally ill individuals who are under-insured or uninsured. “Because hospice provides care to people of all ages, with all diagnoses, wherever they call home, it really is everybody’s business,” stated Dianne Harrington, director of hospice services for Ministry Home Care.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services will commemorate national hospice month by hosting their annual Tree Lighting at House of the Dove, 613 Western in Marshfield on Monday, November 16 at 6:30pm. Hundreds of lights will shine through the holiday season in honor of the individuals served by Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services. The public is invited to this free event, which will include a short service and refreshments afterward.
November 19, 2009The annual Holiday Service of Remembrance will be held Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 South Lincoln Avenue in Marshfield. This wonderful annual event is free and open to everyone in the community.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care – Home Health Services serving the Northwoods has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.
November 19, 2009Affinity Visiting Nurses, a member of Ministry Home Care located in Neenah, has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.
November 19, 2009Ministry Home Care – Hospice held their 6th annual Gift of Hospice events in Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield, bringing in donations of more than $40,000.00 for local services provided by the non-profit organization. The annual celebration raises awareness of end-of-life care and donations to fund hospice care for individuals who are under-insured or uninsured – people Ministry will not turn away. This year’s events were held at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids on November 4, 2009, and at the Holiday Inn in Marshfield the following evening.
November 10, 2009Independence and good health mean so much to each of us. Yet, we often take these precious gifts for granted, until we are in jeopardy of losing them.
Volunteering for Lifeline is a great opportunity to make personal connections with individuals, helping them to retain their independence. All volunteers are provided with a thorough orientation and ongoing support. Couples are encouraged to volunteer together, if they choose.
October 29, 2009Ministry Home Care - Hospice held its fourth annual Gift of Hospice event last month at Memories Ballroom in Plover. The annual celebration raises awareness of end-of-life care and money to fund hospice care for individuals who are under-insured or uninsured – people Ministry will not turn away.
October 29, 2009Home care encompasses a wide range of services, involving a tremendous amount of advanced technology and professional care, in addition to individualized one-on-one patient care and focused support for family members and caregivers. “It really is amazing how much care can be provided in the home today, even compared to ten years ago,” stated Jerry L. Cleveland, president and CEO for Ministry Home Care, Inc. Ministry Home Care provides care to more than 4,000 individuals every day in 40 Wisconsin counties. Under Cleveland’s leadership, the program has grown by leaps and bounds since the company’s inception in 1998.
October 29, 2009Ministry Home Care – Hospice, including Dr. Kate Hospice, held its Gift of Hospice events last month in locations around the Northwoods, raising nearly $50,000.00 for the non-profit organization. The celebration raises awareness of end-of-life care and money to fund hospice care for individuals who are under-insured or uninsured – people Ministry will not turn away.