Agrace News

As reported by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce

Local adults and children in southern Wisconsin who are grieving can find hope and healing through the grief support specialists at Agrace.

This January, Agrace grief specialists will host a Young Adult Grief Support Group. This group provides emotional and peer support in a professionally led setting and requires advance registration. Continue Reading…

As reported by In Business

In celebration of Eye Donation Month, Agrace was recognized by the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) as a recipient of the 2024 Crystal Vision Award. A local, nonprofit, community-supported health care organization, Agrace is well-known for its compassionate hospice care, supportive (palliative) care and grief support throughout southwest Wisconsin.

This award is presented annually to hospices, hospitals and other community partners who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to furthering the mission of giving the gift of sight, through organ and tissue donation. Continue Reading…

Local adults and children in southern Wisconsin who are grieving can find hope and healing through the grief support specialists at Agrace.

This December, Agrace grief specialists will host a Young Adult Grief Support Group. This group provides emotional and peer support in a professionally led setting and requires advance registration. Continue Reading…

Transitioning to end-of-life care can be emotionally challenging, especially when someone has lived a life marked by determination and independence. Agrace, local nonprofit provider of hospice care and related health services, understands this and prioritizes dignity, respect and autonomy for its patients.

This year, Agrace is honoring the memory of a Janesville resident, Gen Gray, whose experience in hospice care respected her independence and desire for autonomy, with its “Light Up a Life” annual fundraising campaign.

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As reported by 92.7fm WCLO

Nick Novak opens the hour with the winner of WMC’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Jade Pekol follows with info on Race for Agrace, Agrace Hospice Care’s new annual fundraiser.

As reported by WMTV15

Coming up next week, Agrace Foundation will be hosting its Race for Agrace for the first time in Janesville.

Beth Larson, the chief development officer of Agrace Foundation, visited WMTV on Tuesday and shared with us more about the work the non-profit does in the community.

Larson said this non-profit has been an organization for more than four decades. It started as a volunteer organization with providing end of life experiences. Continue Reading…

Agrace Thrift Stores’ annual Holiday Pop-up Shop will open Wednesday, October 30, selling a mix of donated new and gently used items for holiday entertaining, giving and decorating.

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As reported in In Business Magazine’s Power 100 publication:

Thanks to Lynne Sexten’s leadership, Agrace has evolved along with the health care market. Since becoming chief executive officer in 2012, Agrace has grown to include four additional health services, including in-home care, that complement its hospice program, and she has expanded its service are from five to 19 counties. Prior to joining Agrace, her market radar was tuned at UnityPoint Health-Meriter in Madison, where she served as executive vice president and chief operating officer and was responsible for all inpatient and outpatient clinical services. While there, Sexten oversaw the development of a new multispecialty medical group that ultimately grew to include more than 120 physicians with eight clinic locations.

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As reported by Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin

Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) is excited to announce the award recipients for the Crystal Vision Awards. Since 2007, LEBW has honored advocates of donation who have shown commitment and dedication to raising awareness and educating communities on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Continue Reading…