Cedar Valley Hospice

10/15/2026

The right time to learn about hospice is before you need it.

Join us at the Oelwein Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 20 as we kick off our Educational Series! Attend three of the six monthly sessions and be entered to win a gift basket, plus you'll learn about a variety of topics, including hospice and palliative care, grief, caregiver support, dementia care and more!

If you have questions, give us a call at 319.272.2002. We can't wait to see you there!

Oelwein Daily Register

10/15/2026

Want to learn more about dementia care and resources that are out there? Join us at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly to learn about GUIDE Dementia Care - an innovative new program that helps those living with dementia stay in their home for longer.

🗓️ Senior Adult Lunch & Learn 🍂

We invite you to join us for our monthly Senior Adult Lunch on Tuesday, October 27th! This open, "lunch and learn" style event is perfect for members and guests, especially those over the age of 65.

💡 This Month's Topic:
We are welcoming a guest speaker from Cedar Valley Hospice, who will share vital information about dementia care. They will offer guidance and support for both individuals diagnosed and those caring for loved ones.

⏰ Schedule & Details:
• 10:30 AM: Program begins in the church Narthex (Please enter through Door 4).
• Following the presentation: A delicious lunch will be served.
• Note: A free-will offering will be collected during lunch.

📞 Reservations:
Reservations are greatly appreciated so we can plan for food! Please reserve your spot by calling the church office at 319-352-3850 or simply comment below to let us know you're coming.

We look forward to seeing you there for a morning of community, learning, and fellowship! 👇

10/14/2026

Happy 1-year to Sonya! For the last 365 days, she's been as a social worker on our Waverly team. Thank you for all you do, Sonya, and wishing you a great year ahead! 💚

10/13/2026

Last but certainly not least - our third of the day is Tonya! Tonya is a valuable part of our Waverly team, not only as a hospice aide, but also as a member of our SWAT (employee engagement) committee! Thank you for your dedication Tonya - we're lucky to have you on our team! 💚

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Lauren - our second of three posts today! For the past year, Lauren has been as a hospice aide in our Waterloo location. Thank you for being part of our team, Lauren! 💚

10/13/2026

We have 3⃣ employee anniversaries today, so we're kicking things off with Clark! For the last year, Clark has been an important part of our grief department by facilitating support groups and providing 1-on-1 counseling. Thank you for all that you do to support families and loved ones. 💚

10/12/2026

If you were to ask a caregiver about their experience with hospice, what would they say?

"Hospice is it isn’t just about dying. It’s about living as comfortably as possible for the time you have left. Then, when the end of that time comes, to die with dignity."
- Rose Hagen, wife 💚

Rose's husband Steve started his experience as a part of the LINK Palliative Care Program before electing for hospice care. Rose called the team "a godsend" as they provided support to Steve and the entire family. Steve was enrolled in hospice care for just over a year, and was even able to spend time at a cabin so they could continue to make memories with their children and young grandchildren.

📖 Read more about Rose & Steve's story at cvhospice.org/steve-hagen/

10/09/2026

Last week, Michaela Vandersee, Cedar Valley Hospice CEO, and Morgan Rasmussen, Director of Quality, Education and Compliance, spent time in Washington, D.C. for the NPHI Washington Leadership Conference. There, they heard from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the Inspector General about regulation changes, how they're protecting the hospice benefit and ensuring that fraudulent hospice providers are shut down.

"It's a privilege to be in a room of like-minded hospice executives all working together for the best quality of care," Vandersee said. "Advocacy is one of the ways we can protect the future of hospice and palliative care and ensure patients and families continue to have access to compassionate, high-quality care when they need it."

10/08/2026

Thank you to the University of Northern Iowa Nursing Department for inviting us to their inaugural career fair! 💜💛 Our team toured their state-of-the-art facility and met with students about career opportunities.

🩺 If you’re looking for your next career move, consider Cedar Valley Hospice!

💻 View our open positions at https://www.cvhospice.org/careers/

10/05/2026

It’s a wonderful day to plan for tomorrow 📆 Annika is at the Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence today for the American Senior Benefits Health Fair!

⏰ Stop by from now until 1:30 p.m. to learn about all things hospice, dementia care, grief support - plus information from over 20 other organizations!