Community Health Services
A special kind of caring for patients who wish to spend their
last days at home or in familiar surroundings with people they
love.
Hospice provides:
 A philosophy that the quality of life is as important
as the length of life-
Care in patient’s home or in a home-like setting
- Pain control and comfort measures
- Physical, emotional, spiritual and social support
- Support for family members
Hospice is a non-profit organization committed to providing care
regardless of race, color, age, creed, national origin, disabilities,
or disease process.
Your Hospice Team:
- Nurse:
- Visits the patient at home or home-like setting as often as
necessary.
- Medical Director:
- Advises the Hospice Team about issues related to medical care.
- Home Care Aide/Homemaker:
- Assists with personal cares, light housekeeping, and/or childcare.
- Social Worker:
- Offers the patient and family support in coping with the emotional
and financial stresses.
- Volunteers:
- Offer the patient and family a trusted companion and growing
friendship. They are available to run errands, assist with light
housekeeping, and give relief to the caregiver.
- Spiritual Advisor:
- Clergy offer spiritual assistance and encourage personal clergy
contacts.
- Grief Support Group:
- Bereavement support continues on after the death of a loved
one through a grief support group offered through Howard County
Community Hospice (ten-week sessions).
Front Row: Carolyn Noe, LBSW; Kathy Massa, Spiritual Coordinator Back Row: Karla Klimesh, RN, Director; Cindy Souhrada, RN, Volunteer Coordinator; Kathy Grinhaug, RN; Dr. Paul Jensen, Medical Director
Please contact Howard County Community Hospice when:
- A loved one or friend would benefit from our Hospice
Team
- You are interested in being a Hospice volunteer
- You want more information
- You need a speaker for your group or organization
Howard County Community Hospice
327 8th Avenue West
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2989
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