Home Care

The Kind of Care You Expect and Deserve…in the Comfort of Your Own Home

Home Health Aides

Medication Management

Coordination of Care

Physical Therapy

Skilled Nursing

Prairie Home Community Care is a Medicare-certified Comprehensive Home Care Agency

Advantages of Home Health Services We deliver care in the more comfortable, less costly environment of your home

We will work closely with your personal doctor to create a care plan the meets your individual needs

We can make multiple visits spread out over weeks or months to make sure you get the care you need, when you need it,

for as long as you need

When teaching health and safety strategies that people use in their homes, the actual home makes the best classroom

Recovery from stroke or other health challenges goes better when rehabilitation occurs in the home environment where

people will continue to live long-term

When you need us most… We’ll be there. The Home Town Care You Know & Trust

JUn

June 2018

Hospice Care

The Kind of Care You Expect and Deserve…in the Comfort of Your Own Home

Wherever that might be. Soon we will offer a second residential hospice home to serve patients.

All hospices are not the same. Prairie Home Hospice is the only free-standing, Medicare certified, non-profit hospice in Lyon County.

We were established by a caring community to serve the community.

The community continues to be a partner in the work we do every day.

Connection to community and the quality of care and compassion that has been our hallmark since 1984, are why Prairie Home Hospice continues to be the #1 hospice provider of choice in Lyon County today.

Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care is not affiliated with any other health care provider

Occupational Therapy Speech

Therapy Respiratory Therapy

Massage Therapy

Medical Social Workers

Many of the services available in

a hospital or nursing home are

also available in your own home.

Kelly Ritter Brunsvold

March

Chet & Nicole Lockwood April

It Takes a Community

Meet our Volunteers of the Month

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN

A SPECIAL TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers have always been the heart and soul of

the work we do as Prairie Home Hospice. Expanding

our capacity to serve hospice patients and their

families by opening a second Hospice House

(McLaughlin House), increases the need for volunteers

to help provide compassionate service and support to

patients living there. We will need volunteers to help

with meals, visit with patients and their families, assist

with activities, assist in maintaining the facility, gardens

and grounds, etc.

Our Hospice Houses are very special places that allow

community members to play a role in ensuring people

facing a terminal illness have a homey environment

that offers the best in hospice care. It’s a place where

patients and their families can spend precious time

together. But it’s more. It’s about demonstrating that

hospice patients and their families are not alone…that

they are surrounded by a caring community during a

very difficult time. It’s about making this final life

experience one that reflects the best in us as a

community.

For information on how you can become a Prairie Home Hospice volunteer, contact us at (507)337-0080.

One of the last good things that may happen in a

person’s life…is a hospice volunteer!

Dan Markell, We Honor

Veterans Volunteer and Robert Hirmer, Veteran

May

Your Choice…Our Promise

It’s Your Choice. When hospice or home care is needed, it is

your legal right to select the agency you feel will be the best fit for you and your family.

All hospice and home care agencies are not the same. It is important to note that although Prairie Home Hospice has been providing hospice care in Lyon County since 1984, we are no longer the only hospice agency available in Lyon County. That means, if you choose to have Prairie Home Hospice as your hospice care provider, you must be clear in letting your physician(s), hospital discharge planner and/or others know that you wish to have Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care as your hospice or home care provider. They must respect your choice.

Our Promise. We hope you’ll choose Prairie Home Hospice &

Community Care as your care provider, if and when you or a loved one needs hospice or home care. Our experienced and qualified care team will meet with you and your family to explain our services; provide information about your options and the kind of care we provide; and help assess your care needs – now or in the future.

Why Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care?

Our Commitment to Quality o We provide staffing levels that allow our care teams the

time they need to provide the kind of care that patients deserve.

o Our patient response rates are exceptional. When you need us, we’ll be there.

o We respect and honor patient choices, preferences and beliefs.

Our Experience Matters o Our reputation for providing quality care since 1984 speaks

for itself. We’re the hometown care you’ve come to know and trust.

Founded & Supported by the Communities We Serve o The only non-profit, freestanding hospice and home care

provider serving this area that was established by the community to serve the community. We remain committed to the same values that we were founded on in 1984…providing quality care and compassionate service.

o Every dollar we earn or raise stays right here in the community and is reinvested in meeting the needs of the community and those we serve.

DETACH & CARRY THIS CARD IN YOUR WALLET

MY CHOICE

NAME: ____________________________________________________

If I need home care or hospice services, I choose to have

Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care

provide those services. Please contact them at:

(507)337-0080 During regular office hours M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

(507)929-0473 After hours, weekends & holidays

Gratitude We are very grateful for every gift we receive and want to acknowledge each gift appropriately.

If we have inadvertently made errors in acknowledging your gift, please contact us so we can make corrections.

DONATIONS Lila Anderson Lovena Borth Rolling Hills Ladies Cancer Donation Edward & Linda Carberry Walnut Grove Combined Charities Jean Dirckx Ladies Auxiliarry Eagles Aerie No. 3405 Randy & Pamela Galbraith Mark Goodenow James & Mary Hanson Elaine Hennen Sandy Hoffbeck Ottertail Power Co. Ian Josephs Michael & Gail Miller Shannon Moberg Clarence Novotny Denis & Judy Ozmun Echo Township United Fund Bakker Family Schwan's Corp. Schwan's Employees for Jean Day Tracy United Fund USBANK

MEMORIALS

Alice Beernaert James & Bette Abel Richard & Nancy Beernaert Fran & Sylvia DeBaere Colleen & Alan Forbes Joan Haugen Dick & Kathy Labat Phyllis Taveirne VFW Auxillary Mongeau Tholen Post 742 Alvin Schroeder Karen & Emmet Bakke Arlo Gertner Joseph & Karen Murphy Kathy Tjosaas Audrey Kirschbaum Katherine Bartz Beatrice Patzer John & Judy DeCramer Bruce & Constance Herbst James & Ellen Muchlinski Beverly Heim Rosemary Bot Eugene & Carolyn Desmet Lawrence & Jacqueline Doom Betty Krogman Beverly Heim Trust Bill Ziemke Jeanene Swift

Carol Kesteloot Charles & Myrna Bladhom Eugene & Mary Jo Bossuyt Jill Ann Bot Richard Bot Rosemary Bot Dale & Nancy Buysse Angela Coudron Lawrence & Jackie Doom Rita Giesler Ernest & Jane Hennen Virigina Hochstatter Duane & Barbara Kerr Robert & Corlys Knudson Russell & Debra Labat Arlene Marron Shirley Martin Thomas & Vicki Meulebroeck Jerry & Irene Moline Joseph & Karen Murphy Linda Oftedahl Dennis & Judy Ozmun Neil & Gayle Schultz Jeaneen Stelter-Nelson Phyllis Taveirne Kathryn & Anthony Van Uden Iona Vandendriessche Kenneth & Suzanne Versaevel Ronald & Donna Weidauer David & Deb Wiesen Ronald & Barbara Wixon Cheri Buysse Ken & Ann Andries Perry & Marquita Banks Bonnie Boerboom Daniel & Catherine Bueltel Fran & Sylvia Debaere Lawrence & Jacqueline Doom Joseph & Karen Murphy Jeffrey & Lisa Olin Mark Schwanebeck Conni & Stan Stensrud Dale & Angeline Willard Donald Wyffels Clarence Louwagie Robert & Kathryn Gorecki Clarice Versaevel Donald & Lynette Brown Conrad Hennen Jim & Ann John Dan Haugen Fran & Sylvia DeBaere Joan Haugen Larry & Barbara Henle Joseph & Karen Murphy Debra & Brian Schroeder Conni & Stan Stensrud Mary Pat Middleton Dolores Rans Deacon Popowske John & Carol Carlson

Dean Rudenick June Gilb Deb Larson Dale Bartz Dennis Meyer Laine Rieger Michael & LaVonne Youngs Don Meulebroeck Clarence & Patricia Louwagie Donna Fauteck Lael & Luann Bahn Alton & Carol Huso Marcia & Richard Johnson Donna Nielsen Dan Nielsen Donovan Stensrud Raymond & Nancy Pederson Dorothy Borah Shirley Stensrud Duane Deutz Jim & Ann John Lyon County Library Connie & Duane Aden Leroy Affolter Robert Gjorvad & Barb Runchey Diane & Dale Bartz Katherine Bartz Charles & Myrna Bladholm Brad & Paula Botsford Chad & Marilyn Crow Bill & Becky Deutz Jean Dirckx Mark & Ladonna Fallen Carole Halverson Peggy Hames Doug & Dorothy Krogen Gayle Lens Ann Loyson Tom & Vicki Meulebroeck Joseph & Karen Murphy Curtis & Rosella Sorum Chad & Sandy Wyffels Evelyn Schwebach Rosemary Bot Francis 'Mort" Mortier Jeaneen Stelter-Nelson Gale Melquist Ritchie & Luanne Mjelde Georgie 'Hon' Mortier Genevieve Ahmann Ken & Ann Andries Anonymous William & Karen Bender Charles & Myrna Bladholm Greg & Paula Boerboom Vincent & Ramona Buysse Thomas & Annette Carr Dana Cole Fran & Sylvia DeBaere

MEMORIALS (continued)

Georgie 'Hon' Mortier (continued) Thomas & Annette Carr Dana Cole Fran & Sylvia DeBaere Bill & Becky Deutz Gary & Armella Deutz Rick & Debra Deutz Josh & Heidi Dirckx Jolleen & Michael Domina Diane Doom RC Downing William Drown Donald & Jean Ericson Laurence & Josie Farasyn Charles & Bernice Fischer Colleen & Alan Forbes Peggy Hames Larry & Cheryl Hebel Larry & Barbara Henle Ernest & Jane Hennen Jim & Ann John James & Darlene Jandl George & Diane Kahnk Betty Krogman Patricia Lafontaine Earl & Margaret Lanoue Don & Donna Maeyaert Tom & Vicki Meulebroeck John & Loretta Mortier Julie Nesson Audrey Norris Rhonda & Byron Pagel Shirley & Roger Przybys Clarke & Connie Sinclair Jeaneen Stelter-Nelson Conni & Stan Stensrud Phyllis Taveirne Iona Vandendriessche Pat & Karen Vankeulen Jean & James Wambeke Jessica Weber Ronald Weidauer Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wyffels Lisa & James Zmeskal Rawhide Rovers Larry & Cheryl Hebel Gerart Verstrate Robert & Kathryn Gorecki Irma Cattoor Jim & Ann John Jack Lanners Bonnie Davis Donna Vande Putte James Rosa Alton & Carol Huso Jeffery Cole Alton & Carol Huso Darleen Cole

Joe Cool Ardyce Carrow Art & Kaye Cooper John & Judy DeCramer Bonita Dreckman Robert & Kathryn Gorecki Alton & Carol Huso Dick & Kathy Labat Jan Leffler Ritchie & Luanne Mjelde James & Marry Ellen Muchlinski Leon & Jean Neisius Mark & Megan Neisius Roger Schaffer Shirley Stensrud Kathryn & Anthony Van Uden Dennis & Marianne Wendland Marlin & Beverly Winkelman LeRoy Affolter John & Julie Allen Debra & Dixon Anderson Harry & Sherry Anderson Karen & James Anderson James & Nancy Archbold Katherine Bartz Jonna Bjornebo Charles & Myrna Bladholm Greg & Paula Boerboom Ron & Kris Bortnem Eugene & Carolyn Bossuyt Deb & Mark Boulton John & Jean Brobst Richard Brown Audrey Buysse Brad & Angie Buysse Dean & Kathy Buysse Brenda Byrnes Michael & Nadine Cable Margaret Cline Karen Cole Renee & Paul Cool Susan Cool Eugene & Carolyn Desmet Bill & Becky Deutz Dawn Deutz Sharon & Duane Deutz Janet Differding Josh & Heidi Dirckx Diane Doom Lawrence & Jackie Doom Carole Doyscher John & Patricia Drown Chad & Tina Eickhoff Willard Engel Cheryl & Kevin Evans Colleen & Alan Forbes Lavern & Pat Gawarecki Rose Hale Peggy Hames Deann Hanson Michael & Janet Healy Gladys Hellie Larry & Barbara Henle Michael & Jean Henle Ernest & Jane Hennen John & Terry Hennen Patrick & Sharon Hennen Arlyss Johnson Debra & Randall Johnson

Joe Cool (continued) Brian & Sandra Hoffman Lars & Lena Johansson Arlyss Johnson Debra & Randall Johnson Marcia & Richard Johnson Omar Johnson Corey & Betsy Jo Kack Curtis & Beverly Kenyon Roberta & Corlys Knudson Karen Koch Carole & Darris Kompelien Russell & Debra Labat Thomas & Sherri Landmark Cletus & Lorraine Lanners Patrick Leary Ellen Loe John & Kathleen Loe Sharon Loe David Louwagie Joseph & Joanne Louwagie Ann Loyson John & Elizabeth Lundquist Mary Maher Mark & Stephanie Malingen Carole Martin Sandra Melberg Janna Milbradt Tim & Judy Moberg Robin Moon Joseph & Karen Murphy William & Judith Murphy Sandra & Gary Nuytten Thomas & Pamela Odland Linda Oftedahl Kathy Paxton Susan Pohlen Paul & Shari Prause Douglas & Susan Rewerts Beth & Stephen Ritter Dan & Marie Ritter Sara Runchey Muriel Runholt Steven & Juli Sanders Mark Schwanebeck Dorothy & David Simons Corey Skogrand Evelyn Smith Daniel & Mary Snobl Michael Snodgrass Curtis & Rosella Sorum Gary & Wnedy St. Aubin Rodney & Ladonna Stensrud Connie & Duane Stover Brad & Joyce Strootman Karen Sweetland Dan & Angie Taft Dorothy Vandendriessche Janet Vandendriessche Pat & Karen Vankeulen Chad & Sandra Wyffels Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wyffels

MEMORIALS (continued)

Joe Cool (continued) Betty & Donald Verkinderen Kenneth & Suzanne Versaevel Marilyn Wagner William Wieseke Joe & Jane Willett Chad & Sandra Wyffels Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wyffels Eve & Ward Wyffels John Suedbeck Duane Aden Joseph Rader Hilaria Rader Joseph Vercruysse Ronald & JoAnn Borchert Julie Newton Michael & Nadine Cable Ken Marotzke Anonymous Jean Dirckx Ernest & Jane Hennen Betty & Donald Verkinderen Dean & Alice Vroman Kent Sikorski Joseph & Karen Murphy Kerry Steven Deaton Ronald & Romona DeVries Gary & Deanna Ludwin Jana & Allen Roberts Larry Anseeuw Dean & Connie Maeyaert Laurie Ziemke LeRoy Affolter Leona Noyes Phyllis Taveirne Linda DeVos Francis & Grace Rabaey Conni & Stan Stensrud Jim & Gloria Swartz Lois Miller Alois & Joanne Feidt Robert & Jeanette Fixen Marlene Gannott J Johnson David & Connie Miller Janelle & Michael Olson Robert & Joyce Otkin Dennis & Judy Ozmun Rhonda& Byron Pagel Linda & Daniel Wagner Bernice Wewetzer Lon Moon Melba Pack LeRoy Affolter Anthony & Felixa Amato Jean Baun Kristi & John Blomme Mary Jo Bossuyt Mike & Nadine Cable Doris Cool Bernice Wewetzer

Lon Moon (continued) Dick & Becky Curry Heidi Dirckx LaVerne & Mary Jo Eick Brad & Jill Engebretson Colleen Engel Muchlinksi Family Bob & Sandy Fenske Rashawn Galle Marlene Gannott Jean Henle John & Terry Hennen Judy & Bill Hisken Virginia Hochstatter Jim & Ann John Sharon Kabes Robert & Coryls Knudson Peg & Bill Koska Jeanne & Bob Kvick Dave & Steph Leach John & Marilyn Lund Orlin & Carolyn Lustfield Bob & Trudy Madetzke Ricky & Sharon Mattson Mary Pat Middleton Sandy & Gary Nuytten Melba Pack Kathy Paxton Jason & Karen Peterson Dennis & Marcia Schroeder Randy & Shari Schultz Betty Seiler George & Peggy Seldat Gerald & Norma Sletten Curtis & Rosella Sorum Faye Sterler Kenneth & Margaret Swanson Jason & Amber Swenson Dorothy Vandendriessche Michelle Warme Reuben & Judy Wee Rod & Jane Wilkeson Darlene Williams Donald & Darlene Williams Marlin & Bev Winkelman DeAnna Zimmer Ludvina Hoffman Virginia Bisek Marian Runia Debra Briggs Mary Ann Kor VFW Auxiliary Mongeau-Tholen Post 742 Mary Ufkin Freida Geiwitz Maxine Kor Angela Coudron Maxine Martin Marcia & Richard Johnson FVFW Auxiliary Post 742 District 3 Kathryn & Anthony Van Uden

Patrick Bushard Ronald & JoAnn Borchert Philip Swanson Virginia Hochstatter Francis & Judy Maeyaert Jon & Pat Mellenthin Phyllis Archer James & Bette Abel LeRoy Affolter Marlys Kveum Phyllis Polman Rosemary Bot Punky Hagen Deb Hagen-Moe Renae Hammerstrom Arden Hammerstrom Rita Mockel Anonymous LaDonna Rathje Michael & Lavonne Youngs Robert Derynck Joan Derynck Robert Kielman Sherlee Gregg Rose Drury James & Bette Abel Virginia Hochstatter Harold Mellenthin VFW Auxillary Mongeau Tholen Post 742 Sandy Anderson Delores Rans Shirley Strand John & Julie Allen

Shirley VonBank Bette Abel Genevieve Ahmann Magdalen & David Bergstrom Georgia & Walter Brewers Jean Dirckx Richard & Janet Doom Bonita Dreckman Bill & Kristin Flaten Marcella & William Frevert Carole Halverson L Hansen Curtis & Beverly Kenyon Kory & Nicolle Kotek Betty Krogman Allen & Michelle Patten Cindi & Dale Pavlis Kitty Sacket Curtis & Rosella Sorum Shirley Stensrud Dan & Angie Taft Angie Vaughan Bob & Evonne Williams Sister Doreen VanUden Clarence & Patricia Louwagie

McLaughlin House Capital Campaign We are blessed to be part of a very caring and generous community. Just over a year ago, we turned to the community to ask for support

to purchase, renovate and establish a second hospice home in Marshall. We set a goal of raising $780,000 to support the establishment of McLaughlin House. We are pleased to announce that we have exceeded our goal, raising over $1,040,000! The additional funds raised will help to cover project costs that exceeded our initial estimates (due to changes in federal building codes), and allows us to add a dedicated bathroom for the family suite. THANK YOU to the many families, individuals, organizations and businesses who have donated towards the

capital campaign. We are working with Awards Plus to design a donor recognition plaque to place outside of the new home, acknowledging all who donated to make McLaughlin House possible.

We look forward to opening McLaughlin House soon. Watch your local newspaper and listen to KMHL Radio for announcements regarding our Grand Opening event.

The following donations were received January through April 2018.

If you are a Thrivent Financial member, you have access to donations that can be directed to Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care through a

Thrivent Financial Action Grant

Call your Thrivent Financial Representative to find out how.

2018 Charity Event Special Gifts Thank you to those who made donations at the Charity Event

to support special needs at our Hospice Houses!

Jim & Henrietta VanHyfte Tadd & Janine Erickson Al & Deb Louwagie Jon & Pat Mellenthin Cody & Mandy Mellenthin Dave & Margaret Olafson Paul & Lois Johnson Bart & Kaia Johnson Steve & Shelly Colvin Paul & Joyce Arends Doug & Dorothy Krogen Dan & Deb Herrmann Stephanie McKee & Tim Michaels Richard & Kristi England Joe & Jane Willett Mike & Mary Jacobs David & Jess Moriarty Randy & Cindy Sharbono Dan & Paula Giles Scott & Lisa Mauch Roger & Joan Koster Derrik & Raftyn Rignell

These donations will be used to replace the lift chairs in the patient rooms at Lockwood House and to establish a garden shed at

McLaughlin House. Thank you for your gifts!

If you would still like to donate towards the McLaughlin Hospice House, we welcome your contribution!

We have raised funds to cover the cost of this project. However, we know there will be additional expenses as we complete the project and prepare to open the new house to patients, so additional gifts are welcome.

We are grateful for every gift !

William Sullivan Bette Abel Anonymous Eugene & Carolyn Desmet John & Patricia Drown Kathryn Eveslage Lawrence & Josie Farasyn Elaine Hennen Sara Kompelien Ann Loyson Shirley Martin Dan & Marie Ritter Daniel Sullivan Dan & Angie Taft Dorothy Vandendriessche Kathy Paxton William Sullivan Glen & Virginia Windey

MEMORIALS (continued)

Steve Swanson Duane Aden Jonna Bjornebo Larry & Barbara Henle Tim Fruin Jonna Bjornebo Velma Eischens Michael & Pamela Hennen Virgil Ufkin Douglas & Helen Devereaux William Drown Duane & Barbara Kerr Etien & Marian Laleman Virgil Wenker Fran & Sylvia Debaere Warren Parker June Gilb Wayne Knott Marie & Norman Nelson Wayne Walthers Shirley Stensrud Wendy Eischens Eugene & Brenda Verschelde

Brady and Lauren Mellenthin Cody and Amanda Mellenthin Cris Gilb Dan Snobl David and Magdalen Bergstrom Debra Ahmann Douglas Anderson Grillworks, Inc. Harold Mellenthin

James and Ellen Garvin Jerry and Rose Thomasson John Standberg Jon and Pat Mellenthin Kayla Buesing Kandice Vandendriessche Lloyd and Kathleen White Marshall Area Shrine Club Marshall Solar, LLC

Mike and Jean Henle Paul and Kirstie Meyer Perry and Marquita Banks Richard Holmberg Rose Drury Scott and Jane Mellenthin Taylor and Chelsea Mellenthin Thomas and Debra Werpy Tom and Liz McLaughlin

Donations & Memorials listed were received during the period January through April 2018

Jason & Pam Hess Kevin & Cheryl Evans Bruce & Vicki Lamprecht Gabe & Jill Pieper Adam & Noele Hess Kelli Kott Tim & Jennifer Deutz Gary St. Aubin Danielle Hlavka Pam Hennen Steve & Beth Ritter David & Elly Sprik Rosie Sorum Bill & Molly Archbold Chad & Sandy Wyffels Kim & Jim Christianson Tom & Liz McLaughlin Pat & Sharon Hennen Kari & Quinn Horvath Jason Klein Chad & Janelle Louwagie

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Partners

Lyon County

PRCA Rodeo

We are getting ready to KICK OFF our Tough Enough to Wear Pink Campaign for the Summer, and have some exciting NEW things happening . . . stay tuned!! In the meantime, PLEASE CLICK on the link below to sign up to walk or ride in our Tough Enough to Wear Pink Parades this summer! Tough Enough to Wear Pink is a public

awareness campaign that GIVES BACK!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0A45ABAA2CA3F94-tough

We hope you’ll participate as we join forces against cancer! Together, we can make a difference!

There is also a parade volunteer sign-up sheet at the Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care Office. If you choose to sign up there, we will add you to the online list as well, so you get email notifications.

A HUGE THANK YOU to those who participate in this year’s campaign by volunteering for the parades

or purchasing a 2018 Tough Enough to Wear Pink t-shirt!

T-Shirts should be available for purchase in the office by June 1st! We also have some FUN new items this year! Check out our new items available for you to order ONLINE at

http://store.western-printing.com/toughenough-s/185.htm

Call Tara or Roberta at (507)227-0080 with questions. Order online by the 1st of each month during the Summer months. They typically take 5-7 days after that to arrive.

Breast Cancer Facts Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, after lung cancer. About 1 in 8 U.S. women — 12.4% — will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed, along with 61,000 new

cases of non-invasive breast cancer (also known as carcinoma in situ). About 40,450 women are expected to die in 2016 from breast cancer, though there has been a decrease in death rates

since 1989, with larger decreases in women under 50. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advancements, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness.

Mammograms don’t prevent breast cancer, but they can save lives by finding breast cancer as early as possible.

All women 40 and over should get an annual mammogram and an annual clinical breast exam. Women at increased risk (e.g., family history, genetic tendency, past breast cancer) should talk to their doctors about

the benefits and limitations of starting mammography screening earlier, having additional test such as breast ultrasound and MRI or having more frequent exams.

MEET OUR 2018 BUSINESS PARTNERS

We are proud of the support we receive from our Business Partners, who have made a commitment to

supporting us in numerous ways throughout the year. Their support is critical to the work we do and our

community is a better place because of the support they provide!

We continue to identify 2018 Business Partners based on their commitments for the current year. Commitments may

include support for the Capital Campaign, Annual Hospice Charity Event & Auction, Tough Enough to Wear Pink

Campaign, Fall Raffle, Light Up the Night, Tree of Remembrance, General Donations or other support. If you would

like to discuss options for becoming a Business Partner, please contact Tara Plante or Pat Mellenthin at (507)337-0080.

Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Thank you to all who donated time, talents and/ treasure to make our inaugural Light Up the Night a great success! Over 300 individuals, organizations and businesses were involved in the 2017 event. While we are extremely proud of our first year effort,

we look forward to providing an even bigger and better holiday experience in 2018!

A bigger and better event will require additional volunteers. If you or your group, family, church, business or organization would like to participate the 2018 Light the Night event as a volunteer,

donor or sponsor, please contact Tara Plante at (507)337-0080. There’s a place for everyone as we Light Up the Night!

Light up the Night 2018 Holiday Lights & More!

Let Us Be Your Day Maker !

A Full Service Salon & Spa – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Questions & Answers About Hospice & Home Health Services

In this section of our newsletter, we answer questions about Hospice & Home Health Care Services, based on questions we receive from the community. In this issue, we are focusing on questions related to clarifying your hospice provider. Contact us with your questions.

Question: What Makes Prairie Home Hospice Different From Other Hospice Providers?

Our Commitment to Quality o We provide staffing levels that allow our care teams the time they need to provide the kind of care that patients deserve.

o Our patient response rates are exceptional. When you need us, we’ll be there.

o We respect and honor patient choices, preferences and beliefs.

Our Experience Matters o Our reputation for providing quality care since 1984 speaks for itself. We’re the hometown care you’ve come to know and trust.

Founded and Supported by the Communities We Serve o The only non-profit, freestanding hospice and home care provider serving this area that was established by the community to serve

the community. Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care is not affiliated with any other health care system. Our independence and

the support we receive from a caring community allows us to remain focused on the values we were founded on in 1984 - providing

quality care & compassionate service.

o Every dollar we earn or raise stays right here in the community and is reinvested in meeting the needs of the community and those we serve.

We are happy to meet with families to answer any questions you might have about hospice or home care services. Consultations are always confidential and there is no charge. Contact us at (507)337-0080.

You have the right to choose who will provide your care. To receive care from Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care, please ask for us by name.

Sandy Hanson Licensed Cosmetologist

Call (507)532-9358

Dawn Mitlyng Licensed Cosmetologist

Call (507)532-9358

Jamie Wendorff Licensed Cosmetologist

& Certified Massage Therapist Call (507)532-9358

Meagan Tolk Certified Massage Therapist

Call (507)337-0080

Tiger Office Park 408 E. Main Street Marshall, MN

If you are interested in

supporting the Annual Charity

Event & Auction as a volunteer,

donor or sponsor,

contact Tara Plante

at (507)337-0080.

ACE Hardware

ACMC/Carris Health

Bladholm Construction

Brau Brothers Brewing Company

Bremer Bank & Bremer Wealth Management

Bursch Travel

Great Western Bank

GuidePoint Pharmacy

Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning

Henle Printing Company

Keller Williams Preferred Realty:

Cheryl Evans

Keller Williams Preferred Realty:

Jana Reilly Home Team

Lockwood Motors, Abra & the Shine Center

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial:

Cindy Robinson

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial:

Glenda Vizecky

Ramada Inn

Runnings

The Archbold Team - Bill and Molly Archbold

Edina Realty (A Berkshire Hathaway Affliliate)

Western Print Group

Thank You For Your Support!

Thanks to everyone who supported and attended the 2017 Charity Event &

Auction. Your support made it a great success! The dollars raised help to

support our hospice mission and allow us to continue to provide quality hospice

care to those in need regardless of their ability to cover the full cost of that care.

Thank you for supporting the 2018 Hospice Charity Event & Auction! We hope you’ll join us again next year!

SAVE THE DATE !

2019 Charity Event & Auction

Saturday, April 6th

Red Baron Arena & Expo

Volunteering…

Like Food

for the Soul

Yes, I want to honor the lives we’ve touched & support the work that continues

Name(s)

Address:

Please check all that apply:

$ ____ (1) GENERAL DONATION

$ ____ (2) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN – New Hospice House

$ ____ (3) MEMORIAL: In Memory of

$ ____ (4) MEMBERSHIP: (Members may participate in annual meeting & election of Board of Directors)

___ $10 Basic Member ___ $25 Sustaining Member ___ $50 Patron ___ $100 Major Contributor ___ $500 Benefactor

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$____ __ TOTAL OF DONATIONS, MEMORIALS, MEMBERSHIPS & GIFTS ENCLOSED

Please make checks payable to Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care and mail to:

Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care 408 E Main St., Suite 8 Marshall, MN 56258

Thank you for your continued support!

Meet Our Team At Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care, We Believe Quality Care Starts With a Quality Team

Office/Administrative Staff Pat Mellenthin, CEO Clinical Director Stacy Johansen, RN Marketing & Development Manager Tara Plante Quality Manager Joyce Arends, MSW,LICSW Finance Manager Angela Johnson Human Resource Manager Pam Hess Nursing Supervisor Nicole Jacobson, RN Clinical Associate Amanda Sanow Billing Associate Trudy Banks Administrative Specialist Karen VanKeulen Outreach Manager Roberta Wyatt Office/Volunteer Coordinator Bette Able Office Assistant Alyssa Edwards

Nursing Staff Brenda Matthys, RN Mindy Hofer, RN Nicole Jacobson, RN Sueann Paulsen, RN Amy Lamfers, LPN Lynn Andries, LPN Wendy Vierstraete, LPN Angel Nelson, LPN Carolyn Vandendriessche, LPN Esther Evens, RN Elias Kipkosgei, LPN Evelyn Schmidt, RN Jane Plaetz, LPN Kayla Buesing, RN

Social Workers Barb Moore, LSW Joyce Arends, MSW, LICSW Shelly Versaevel, LSW

Massage Therapist Meagan Tolk, CNA

CNAs, TMAs & HHAs Andrea Caron April Lamote Blythe Zeug Brook Swart Carol Carlson- Pet Therapy Charity Ngelo Connie Vega Felicia Kponyoh Gabrielle Hess Griselda Vera Haley Richter Hamdi Hassen Irene Mbula-Roe Jade Moorse Janice Drietz Jennifer Clark Joana Villeda Pedroza Lori Coleman LuAnn Pohlen Maribel Rodriguez Maribel Rodriguez Marlys Marczak Monica Patlan Monica Patlan Rosie VanMeveren Shannon Rahm Teresa Slagel Yasmiin Salad

Board of Directors Lynn West, President Cecil Naatz, Vice President Ellen Garvin, Secretary/Treasurer John Allen, Past President Dr. Jeff Bell Kelly Ritter Brunsvold Dr. Robert Hennen Laurae Hively Dr. Bart Johnson Larry Johnson Sandy Nelson Dan Snobl Kellie Bladholm Deb Herrmann, Advisory Dr. Vincent LaPorte, Advisory Medical Director Dr. Gary Skrien

Ass’t Medical Director Dr. Timothy Michals

Chaplain Corlys Knudson Tom Chopp

408 East Main Street Marshall, MN 56258

Phone (507)337-0080 Fax (507)337-0081

www.prairiehomehospice.org

Care

Comfort

Compassion

When you need us most…we’ll be there. It’s not unusual to have questions or concerns when dealing with a serious illness. We realize those concerns don’t always come up according to someone else’s schedule. That’s why we’re here whenever you need us. Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care provides a Registered Nurse on-call 24/7. We pride ourselves on being quick to respond when patients call. Call us any time if you have questions. We’re here to help.