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| 11/10/2011 | Mark and Mary Wichmann Offer Challenge Gift to Hospice of the Red River ValleyHospice of the Red River Valley recently received a challenge offer from Mary and Mark Wichmann of Rochert, Minn. Thanks to their generosity, gifts of $500 or more to Hospice of the Red River Valley will be matched to advance the mission of hospice care in the region. As a hospice volunteer for the past 11 years, Mary has seen the work of hospice first-hand. "November is National Hospice Mo… |
| 11/2/2011 | Daggett Trucking and Daggett Family Offers Challenge Gift to Hospice of the Red River ValleyHospice of the Red River Valley recently received a challenge offer from Daggett Trucking and the Daggett family of Frazee, Minn. Thanks to their generosity, gifts of $500 or more to Hospice of the Red River Valley will be matched to advance the mission of hospice care in the region. Fred Daggett said they chose Hospice of the Red River Valley as the beneficiary after witnessing hospice … |
| 10/18/2011 | Frazee and Perham Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Teams Raise $ 2,854 for Hospice of the Red River ValleyThe Frazee and Perham varsity girls' volleyball teams raised $2,854 for Hospice of the Red River Valley in memory of Gaylene Smith. The teams have a tradition of raising money at the annual Frazee-Perham match. This year's match was held on October 4, with all events incorporated with Frazee's homecoming. Players from each team asked local businesses and families for cash donations an… |
| 10/17/2011 | Five Hospice of the Red River Valley Employees Complete National Hospice Certification ExamsFive Hospice of the Red River Valley employees have successfully completed National Hospice Certification Exams. Jennifer Benke, CNA, of Thief River Falls, Minn., Suzann Bristlin, CNA, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., and Holly Williams, CNA, of Mayville, N.D., completed the Palliative Nursing Assistant Certification. Derek Martin, RN, of Fargo, N.D., and Leah Hochstein, RN, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., c… |
| 9/8/2011 | Debbie Gabel Memorial Ride Raises $10,000 for Hospice of the Red River ValleyThe Thundering Saints have donated $10,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley, generated from proceeds of the third annual Debbie Gabel Memorial Ride held in Valley City on July 23. This year’s ride attracted more than 220 motorcycles. The event also included a raffle, silent auction and street dance. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Valley Cit… |
| 9/6/2011 | Ole’s Ride Raises $4,620 for Hospice of the Red River ValleyThe second annual Ole’s Ride was held August 27, 2011, and raised $4,620 to benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley. The event was in memory of Ole Barten, who lost his battle to cancer in February 2011. Hospice of the Red River Valley cared for Ole during his last months, and the family wanted to use the event as a way to give back to an organization that cares for so many families in the a… |
| 8/19/2011 | Fall 2011 Grief and Loss Educational Opportunities OfferedHospice of the Red River Valley is offering the following grief and loss courses this fall. Beyond Widowhood: Transitions Class will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays from October 3 - November 7. This is an eight-session class intended for adults who have been widowed for at least one year and wish to address the more practical aspects of widowhood. Registration deadline is September 14. Journ… |
| 8/1/2011 | Anonymous Donor Makes $31,000 Challenge Gift to Hospice of the Red River Valley in Honor of VolunteerAn anonymous donor has made a $31,000 gift to Hospice of the Red River Valley is honor of Judy Dragseth’s 31 years of hospice volunteer service in the Crookston area. The donation is a challenge gift, and will be used to match gifts of $500 or more to Hospice of the Red River Valley. If all funds are matched, the gift will generate at total of $62,000 to advance to mission of hospice care i… |
| 5/19/2011 | Volunteer Receives Community Service AwardHospice of the Red River Valley volunteer Lori Sorteberg recently received a Community Service Award from the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce. She was presented with the award during the Chamber Awards Ceremony on May 17. Community Service Awards are given to members who, through their businesses and organizations, have provided great benefits to the community and its residents. Lori … |
| 5/4/2011 | Hospice of the Red River Valley Partnering to Present a Public Health, Parish Nursing and Hospice Care Conference June 15 in Mayville, N.D.Hospice of the Red River Valley is partnering with two local agencies to present Lifeline to Rural Health: A conference on public health, parish nursing and hospice care on Wednesday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mayville State University, Luckasen Room. The conference is presented by Traill District Health, Hospice of the Red River Valley and Sanford Health Faith Community Nursing a… |
| 4/22/2011 | Staff Members Earn National Hospice CertificationSeven Hospice of the Red River Valley staff members recently earned National Hospice Certification. Five staff members received the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Certification: Katie Gross, RN, Fargo, N.D.; Kathy Olson, RN, Portland, N.D.; Joanna Grothe, RN, Thief River Falls, Minn.; Deann Anderson, RN, Frazee, Minn.; and Ruby Gramlow, RN, Fullerton, N.D. Elizabeth Poppenhagen, LPN, West Fargo,… |
| 3/14/2011 | Langlois and Knutson Join Hospice of the Red River Valley as Chief Medical Director and Hospice PhysicianHospice of the Red River Valley has named Tricia Langlois, M.D., M.S. chief medical director. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic leadership, vision and provision of hospice medical care to patients. Jeffrey Knutson, M.D. joins the organization as a hospice physician. In collaboration with Dr. Langlois, he ensures the delivery of patient-centered, high quality medical hospice care … |
| 3/8/2011 | Naytahwaush Nightriders Ride for Hospice of the Red River Valley Raises $ 7,848The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club announced this year's Ride for Hospice raised $7,848 for Hospice of the Red River Valley. In seven years of the ride, the Nightriders have raised $50,384 to help provide hospice care to patients and families in Naytahwaush and surrounding areas. This year's event was held February 11-12, 2011. Thirty riders participated from all over the regio… |
| 1/17/2011 | Upcoming Portrait Study Display and Artist’s Reception to Benefit Hospice of the Red River ValleyFargo-based artist Karen Bakke has completed a portrait study project, "The Alpha and the Omega," to further her artistic journey while also raising donations for two local nonprofit organizations, Hospice of the Red River Valley and FirstChoice Clinic. Bakke painted the 100 oil portrait studies in preparation for a second training session with renowned portrait artist I… |
| 12/16/2010 | Matching Funds Raised for $100,000 Challenge Grant from the Otto Bremer FoundationRepresentatives from Bremer Bank presented a check for the $100,000 challenge grant awarded to Hospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV) earlier this fall. HRRV has successfully raised the donations needed to receive the challenge grant, which will be used to fund new hospice-specific patient care software. The challenge grant was designed to provide matching funds for Gifts of Light of $500 or mor… |
| 11/12/2010 | RDO Caters Taters for Charity Event Raises $35,025 for HospiceFARGO, N.D., November 12, 2010--RDO Caters Taters for Charity, held by RDO Equipment Co. and R.D. Offutt Company on November 4, 2010, raised $35,025 for Hospice of the Red River Valley. "This has been an incredible example of bringing the private and non-profit sectors together to address some of the real needs in the Valley. R.D. Offutt Companies should be congratulated for their com… |
| 11/10/2010 | Hospice of the Red River Valley Awarded $100,000 Challenge Grant from the Otto Bremer FoundationFor Immediate Release November 8, 2010 Hospice of the Red River Valley Awarded $100,000 Challenge Grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation Grant will match gifts of $500 or more to Hospice through the end of 2010 Fargo, N.D.-Nov. 10, 2010-Hospice of the Red River Valley has been awarded a $100,000 challenge grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation. The challenge grant will provide matching funds fo… |
| 9/20/2010 | RDO Caters Taters 2010 to Support Hospice of the Red River ValleyHospice of the Red River Valley has been selected as the benefitting charity for the 2010 RDO Caters Taters for Charity event. Last year's event raised more than $32,000 for local chapter of the American Red Cross. This year's event will be Thursday, November 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doublewood Inn, Fargo. For a $6 ticket, guests will enjoy a delicious lunch featu… |
| 9/9/2010 | Hospice of the Red River Valley Announces Upcoming Grief and Loss Educational OpportunitiesFargo, N.D.-September 9, 2010-Hospice of the Red River Valley is offering the following grief and loss courses this fall. Registration is required and space is limited. Beyond Widowhood: Transitions Class will be held Mondays, from 6-8 p.m. from October 11 - November 29. This is an eight-session class intended for adults who have been widowed for at least one year, who wish to addres… |
| 8/24/2010 | Debbie Gabel Memorial Ride Contributes $10,000 to Hospice of the Red River ValleyValley City, N.D.-August 24, 2010-The Thundering Saints have donated $10,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley, generated from proceeds of the second annual Debbie Gabel Memorial Ride held in Valley City on July 24. This year's ride attracted nearly 200 motorcycle riders. The event also included a raffle, silent auction and street dance. The donation will be used to provide compassionate e… |
| 7/27/2010 | N.D. Children’s Hospice Program ApprovedNEWS from the North Dakota Department of Human Services BISMARCK, N.D. - Children who have a life-limiting diagnosis and their families will benefit from new services available through the North Dakota Medicaid program. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the N.D. Department of Human Services' Children's Hospice Program. "Our goal is to suppor… |
| 7/6/2010 | HRRV Celebrates 25 Years Serving the Mayville AreaHospice of the Red River Valley is celebrating 25 years of service in Mayville and surrounding communities. In 1985, Hospice of the Red River Valley first expanded care to Traill County, made possible by the Traill County Demonstration Project. Over the last 25 years, Hospice of the Red River Valley has cared for more than 1,500 patients in Mayville and surrounding communities. A celeb… |
| 7/2/2010 | 27th Annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefits HospiceThe 27th annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament was held June 27-28, 2010, at Rosecreek Golf Course, Fargo, N.D. In addition to the tournament, weekend events included a sports auction, featuring hundreds of items from baseball and other sports, and a Sunday evening banquet, held at the Great Hall of the Holiday Inn. More than 300 golfers participated in this year's event, and 58… |
| 6/30/2010 | Employee Survey Results Show Staff Members Value Their Work at HospiceResults of Hospice of the Red River Valley's 2010 employee survey confirm that staff members overwhelmingly value their work at Hospice, and believe they provide a meaningful service to the patients and their families. More than 97 percent of respondents said that they feel it is an honor to work in a hospice, and more than 95 percent believe their work is meaningful. Employees also reported… |
| 6/9/2010 | Zion Lutheran Church Holds Luncheon to Benefit Hospice of the Red River ValleyZion Lutheran Church on Franklin Lake (Pelican Rapids, Minn.) recently hosted its annual Ladies Salad Luncheon, themed "Blest Be the Tie that Binds," on Saturday, June 5. Luncheon proceeds will go to benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley. Over the past few years, the Zion Lutheran Quilters group has supported Hospice of the Red River Valley through a number of mission projects. This… |
| 4/28/2010 | We Can Do BetterArticle contributed by John Thomas, M.D., Medical Director for Hospice of the Red River Valley for Living Well Magazine, 2010 edition. We Can Do Better When it comes to the treating patients with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, I believe we can do better. In the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Greg Sachs reflects that the trea… |
| 4/14/2010 | Seminar to address caring for loved one's with Alzheimer'sHospice of the Red River Valley and the Alzheimer's Association are teaming up for the third year in a row to present "Beautiful Sunsets" a seminar that addresses memory loss and end-of-life care. A representative from the Alzheimer's Association will begin the seminar by defining the disease, discussing the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as the ea… |
| 3/31/2010 | Plymouth Church Presents "Faithfully Face Dying"In an effort to encourage people to make decisions about end-of-life issues before they face a crisis. Plymouth Church, 901 N Broadway in Fargo, is offering educational sessions that will offer information and opportunity to make end-of-life wishes known. The sessions include: April 18: "Hospice Care" April 25: "Looking Bank and Moving Forward:… |
| 3/22/2010 | Journeying Through GriefHospice of the Red River Valley is hosting an upcoming four part series on grief titled Journeying Through Grief. The series will take place over four consecutive Thursdays starting April 8th. The various segment titles are Understanding Grief, Exploring Common Grief Reactions, Taking Care of Yourself While Grieving, and Embracing Your Memories: Holidays, Special Days & Any Days.&n… |
| 3/15/2010 | When Young People GrieveChildren who experience loss have unique responses to grief. They may have physical complaints, experience difficultly in concentrating or staying on task and feel a range of emotions from anger and sadness to guilt and anxiety. To support children that are grieving, Hospice offers a support group for young people ages 6 to 18 called "Youth Journeys". This day lo… |
| 12/7/2009 | Area Woman Article - Hospice Night at ZandrozCapturing the hearts of listeners and exuding warmth and charm, Mary Wichmann told about her "someday moment" at a book reading and signing November 5 at Zandbroz Variety in downtown Fargo. Mary is a financial advisor by profession, but that evening she was representing her volunteer work at Hospice of the Red River Valley. Reading excerpts from her book Hi, I'm Mary, sh… |
| 12/2/2009 | Challenge Grants Encourage GivingPeople love to see their money wisely invested as well as a great return on investment. In this article, local businesses as well as local residents encourage giving by matching funds given through the end of the year. This article appeared in the Cass County Reporter on November 25, 2009. Article written by Amanda Gades. … |
| 11/23/2009 | Chili Cookoff for United WayHospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV) staff had fun eating their way to a United Way donation with a chili cook off, complete with celebrity judges, Kevin Wallevand, Tracy Briggs and Ben Ziegler from WDAY. As a recipient of United Way donations, HRRV employees feel strongly about giving back in anyway they can. Staff and judges alike were impressed by the unique varieties offered. Th… |
| 11/20/2009 | Tips For Surviving the Holidays Without A Loved OneThe Holidays can be hard on individuals who have lost a loved one. In this article, various ideas are explored that may help ease the burden that is often felt. The article was published in the Cass County Reporter and was written by Amanda Gades. … |
| 11/10/2009 | Hospice - Part of the Solution, Not Part of the ProblemIn this news release, Susan Fuglie, Executive Director of Hospice of the Red River Valley comments about hospice care and how this special type of healthcare has the ability to actually save Medicare money. … |
| 10/7/2009 | I'm Better Now...Mary is HereThe following article featuring Hospice volunteer and author, Mary Wichmann, appears in Area Woman's October/November issue. … |
| 8/31/2009 | Hospice Medical Director Named to Alzheimer's Working GroupDr John Thomas, medical director for Hospice of the Red River Valley is one of 20 people named to a group whose purpose is to study Alzheimer's disease in Minnesota. Press release from 8-31-09.… |
| 8/14/2009 | Nurses Week Article - "Critical Closure"Chrissy Morales, RN, MSN writes about her regret of not sending a patient to hospice sooner. The article was published in the Nurses Week magazine. Copyright 2009. Gannett Healthcare Group (www.Nurse.com). All rights reserved. Used with permission. … |
| 8/14/2009 | Grief Support Article in Cass County ReporterPeople in rural communities are given tools and resources to support them through the grief process.… |
| 8/3/2009 | Why Hospice Care in a Nursing Home?In the article below Carol Bradley Bursak responds to a readers questions about why hospice care is appropriate in a nursing home setting. *In order to view this article on In-Forum you will need a Press Pass account. … |
| 7/21/2009 | Dear President ObamaPresident Obama, receives a purple folder on a daily basis that contains select letters from Americans. The NHPCO (National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) asked that hospices consider submitting letters from families for possible inclusion in the purple folder. Attached are 2 letters received from families that have benefited from service provided by Hospice of t… |
| 7/8/2009 | Hear and Now Interview with Hosipce VolunteerMary Wichmann, author of the book "Hi, I'm Mary", knows first-hand about the transformational possibilities of hospice care. Also joining us is Rob Swiers, Hospice of the Red River Valley. … |
| 6/25/2009 | WDAY TV - "Volunteer with Hospice Gives Back in Another Way"Mary Wichmann has written a book about her experiences, volunteering with hospice. There are 10-chapters. Each chapter deals with a different client. She's given the book to Hospice, in hopes of helping the organization raise money, and maybe, get more people to volunteer. "There's been something from each of the people I've visited with, and has changed my life in small ways. … |
| 6/1/2009 | Hospice of the Red River Valley Receives FM Chamber Choice AwardHospice of the Red River Valley was awarded the 2009 Not-for-Profit of the Year award by the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce at their annual Chamber Choice luncheonon May 21. Other finalists in this category were the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. This award is given to a local not-for-profit organization that has demonstrated "growth, in… |
| 5/29/2009 | Beautiful Sunsets WDAY StoryCarl Pascaloff's, a hospice patient with Alzheimers and his daughter Joanne Deltener are featured in this story WDAY produced about the challenges of caring for a loved one with alzheimers. Hospice of the Red River Valley and The Alzheimer's Association are partnering up to provide an education seminar, Beautiful Sunsets: Memory Loss and End of Life Care. This seminar is fre… |
| 5/3/2009 | Giving is a Way of Life for the YodersLong time hospice volunteers make a difference in their community and in patients' lives. … |
| 4/12/2009 | Teen Gives Back to HospiceOn April 12 "The Wave" published this article about a Chelsea Sweson, a teenager, that is getting involved with Hospice of the Red River Valley because Hospice brought comfort to her dying mother and herself. … |
| 3/23/2009 | Donors help Hospice of the Red River ValleyThe following article from the Ransom County Gazette highlights donations made to Hospice of the Red River Valley that allowed them to implement video conference technology thereby reducing time and cost of traveling between their 7 offices. … |
| 11/18/2008 | HRRV in Valley City Celebrates 10 Years of CaringThe article "10 Years of Caring for Others" was published in the Valley City Tribune on Friday, November 14. The article reports on the 10-year open house celebration held in the Hospice of the Red River Valley office on Thursday, November 13. … |
| 11/11/2008 | Hospice Month - Editorial by Susan Fuglie, executive directorIn the midst of these challenging times, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month provides an opportunity to thank you for the ongoing privilege of caring for terminally ill patients and their loved ones up and down the greater Red River Valley area. Hospice of the Red River Valley is entering it's 28th year of service and remains deeply committed to providing gold-standard end-of-l… |
| 10/29/2008 | Voices on Mainstreet Features Hospice StoryA local Detroit Lakes cable station celebrates Hospice Month by featuring a story of a woman with a terminal diagnosis that has lived with the help of hospice services for over a year. To view the story, click on the link below and select November '08 - Hospice Services. … |
| 10/8/2008 | "Best thing they gave me was my life."Kevin Wallevand, WDAY reporter, shares the story of a Hospice patient who attests that the "Best thing they gave me was my life." … |
| 7/17/2008 | Summer Seminars - Beautiful Sunsets: Memory Loss and End-of-Life CareWDAY story about how Hospice of the Red River Valley is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to educate people around the region about Alzheimer's, the third leading cause of death among older Americans.… |
| 6/6/2008 | Heirlooms Introduces the Take Care Line of ProductsStaff and volunteers at Heirlooms started thinking about more ways to be of service to people in the community and in visiting with customers and volunteers who have been caregivers, an idea came to light and now to life. We have introduced a retail product line of "gifts for people and those they care for". This includes hand therapy creams, relaxing herbal teas, instrument… |
| 6/6/2008 | Journeying Home Event Scheduled for October 14 and 15Best selling author Maggie Callanan, RN, CRNH, will be the featured presenter for the Journeying Home Event. Click on the Journeying Home Event Overview link below to learn more. … |
| 6/6/2008 | Update on the Dementia Care ProjectHospice of the Red River Valley is focused on improving care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients through the implementation of the Dementia Care Project. To learn more, click on the Dementia Care Project link below. … |
| 5/18/2008 | Communities Come Together to Raise Money for the Big GiveThe following article appeared in the Sargent County Teller. It is a great example of communities coming together to raise funds for a great cause - The Dementia Care Project. … |
| 5/1/2008 | Hospice Chaplain Helps Patient Fulfill Last WishPastor Karin Moberg, Chaplin for Hospice of the Red River Valley, was a guest on Merrill Piepkorn on Prairie Public Radio on Wednesday, April 29, to share the story of Loren Lindstrom, whose dying wish was that his lyrics for "The Mosquito Song" be played on the radio. Karen, a Hospice chaplain, was instrumental in helping Loren fulfill a final wish. … |
| 4/28/2008 | Hospice of the Red River Valley is Recipient of Oprah's Big Give MoneyEach of Oprah's affiliates was given $10,000 to give away as part of Oprah's Big Give. WDAY is one of her affiliates. WDAY decided to divide the money into four "pots of money". Non-profit organizations had the opportunity to apply for the dollars by describing what they would do with the $2500. Hospice's application indicated that they would use the … |
| 3/12/2008 | Hospice Volunteer Helps Caroline Vetter's FamilyKevin Wallevand of WDAY, Channel 6 illustrates how valuable volunteers are in providing hospice care for the whole family in this touching story of Caroline Vetter and her family. … |
