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Hospices Dig in to Protect Patients Amid Uptick of COVID-19

Thursday, August 6, 2020

As reported by Holly Vossel, Hospice News

Initially hitting states like Louisiana, New York and Washington the hardest, hospices in these and surrounding regions quickly took measures to protect the high-risk seriously ill and dying patients most vulnerable to COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has since stretched into new “hotspot” regions across the nation during the summer months, with hospice providers continuing to seek ways to minimize infection and exposure risks.

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‘A Round with Agrace’ Golf Outing at Trappers Turn to Benefit Families Facing Serious Illness

Monday, August 3, 2020

On September 17, Agrace will host the 5th annual “A Round with Agrace” golf outing at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells. Sponsors are welcome, and golf registration is open for those who want to support Agrace’s nonprofit mission of compassionate care.

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John Roy Named Practice Administrator

Thursday, July 30, 2020

John Roy of Verona, Wis., has joined Agrace, Wisconsin’s largest nonprofit community hospice and palliative care agency, as practice administrator.

Roy, a health care administration professional with more than 25 years’ experience, will oversee the day-to-day operations of Agrace’s hospice and palliative care practices, working to ensure they are operating as efficiently as possible.

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Annual ‘Race for Agrace’ to Take Place Virtually

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Every year, more than 2,000 people in southern Wisconsin, including 350 children, receive grief support from Agrace to help them cope with the loss of a loved one and work toward healthy survivorship.

This compassionate service is available to anyone who has experienced a loss due to death, even if the person who died was not an Agrace HospiceCare patient. Agrace does not receive any type of reimbursement from insurance for these services; instead, they are funded primarily by community donations.

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Agrace Adds Three New Directors

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Steven Bobeck, Matt Richards and Kelly Ritchie have joined the board of directors at Agrace, Wisconsin’s largest nonprofit community hospice and palliative care agency. Agrace provides end-of-life care and related services to people throughout southern Wisconsin.

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Agrace Adds Two Members to Foundation Board

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Agrace has appointed Casey FitzRandolph and Amy Wimmer to its Foundation board. Agrace is Wisconsin’s largest nonprofit community hospice and palliative care agency, providing end-of-life care and related services to people in southern Wisconsin. The Agrace Foundation Board guides fundraising, helping to meet the current and future needs of the organization.

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Nancy Ryan Named Continuum Navigator at Agrace

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

As reported by the Daily Jefferson County Union

Nancy Ryan of Johnson Creek, Wis., an advanced practice nurse practitioner (APNP), has joined Agrace as its continuum navigator. Agrace is Wisconsin’s largest nonprofit community hospice and palliative care agency, providing end-of-life care and related services to people throughout southern Wisconsin.

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New Local Option Helps Seniors Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

With the right kind of reliable help, people can safely remain in their own homes as they age. It’s welcome news for many, including those who value independence or don’t have family nearby for support.

Building on its 40+ years’ experience caring for people in south central Wisconsin, Agrace is branching out from hospice care by offering a non-medical, home care service, Age at Home by Agrace, to people in Janesville, Edgerton, Evansville and Milton.

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Hospices Reevaluate Staff PTO Policies During Pandemic

Monday, May 18, 2020

As reported by Holly Vossel,  Hospice News

As the COVID-19 pandemic puts new pressures on hospice staff, providers are reevaluating and revising their policies to accommodate and maintain their workforce.

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