April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day.  This day has been set aside to create awareness of the impact of preparing now for our care in the future.  Taking time to have “courageous conversations” with loved ones can ensure that we get the care we want and avoid what we don’t want, even if we

Regional Hospice Services & Palliative Care (RHS) is celebrating 30 years of providing care in our communities.  Founded in 1992 by a partnership of local hospitals, the program has been a collaborative effort to make hospice care a reality for our rural communities.  Today, the RHS Board of Directors continues to stand by the belief

Regional Hospice Services & Palliative Care would be happy to schedule a speaker for your group or event. Presentations are tailored for your Civic Club, Community Organization, Church Group, Senior Center, and Veterans. Presentation Topics: History and Philosophy of Hospice Bereavement Care Advanced Medical Directives Palliative Care Preparing For Death Nursing Home/Hospice Collaboration How Hospice

Volunteering for Regional Hospice Services has been one of the most profound experiences of my life. I entered the program as a way to “pay back” for the care my sister Susan received from Hospice when suffering from cancer. I was living in St. Paul at the time, flying back and forth between the Twin