Hospice of Douglas County

09/22/2025

Hospice of Douglas County Grief Support group meeting will be Thursday, Sept 25th - 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Horizon Public Health, Conference Room 4. Please park in the lot off 9th and Elm and enter through Social Services door.

Topic: Influence of Spirituality on Grief - the Role of Faith and Ritual
How do our individual beliefs help us as we are grieving? Join us as we talk about different things that bring comfort and have a safe space to share how your faith has impacted your grief.

Contact Gina or Jackie for more information 320-763-6018 - Press #1 for Hospice.

09/15/2025

Hospice of Douglas County is currently hiring a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our On-Call team. The position involves evenings, weekends, and if possible, some weekdays. Minimum Qualifications: RN licensed in MN.

Training and education provided along with flexible work hours, schedule accommodations, PTO and PERA eligibility. Starting salary range is $34.90-$37.02/hour with earning potential up to $45.53/hour. Evening and weekend pay will include a base rate plus time and one half for any time related to patient care.

Ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Visit https://horizonphmn.gov/about/employment/ or call Human Resources at 320.762.2975

09/09/2025

🌿 Hospice of Douglas County and Lind Family Funeral & Cremation were recently featured on KXRA’s Open Line.
Joyce Iverson, Hospice Supervisor, and Curt Lind, Owner/Licensed Funeral Director, shared personal insights and answered important questions, including:

✨ What is hospice?
✨ How long has Hospice of Douglas County served the community?
✨ Is hospice only for Douglas County residents?
✨ Curt’s personal experience with hospice care for his mother.
✨ Support available for families after a loved one passes.

🎧 Listen to the full interview here (starts at 21:50): https://www.voiceofalexandria.com/archives/open-line-7-30-2025-had-on-the-rust-junkies-and-horizon-public-health/audio_65b9e6e9-02a0-4b5b-8b27-12eb5faccdd3.html

09/08/2025

09/01/2025

COMPASSIONATE CARE WHEN IT'S NEEDED MOST
When facing a life-limiting diagnosis, you can trust end of life care to your hometown hospice, Hospice of Douglas County. Rest assured you'll find a team of truly compassionate, highly trained care providers who are inspired to do everything possible to improve the lives of people who are facing a terminal illness.

08/30/2025

National Grief Awareness Day recognizes the time it takes to heal from loss doesn't have a prescribed course and is a reminder closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects everyone differently.

08/25/2025

Hospice of Douglas County Caring and Sharing Support group meeting will be Thursday, August 28th - 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Hospice of Douglas County, Conference Room 4. Please park in the lot off 9th and Elm and enter through Social Services door.

Topic: Healing through Stories
It is very important for you to have the opportunity to talk about your loved one, focus on accomplishments, attributes or shared activities. Select any mementos that you have of your loved one and bring along to share with the group. Possible mementos: special photos, article of clothing, books, examples from hobbies, gifts, jewelry, letters, poems, or share a special memory. The only limit is one’s imagination!

Contact Gina or Jackie for more information 320-763-6018 - Press #1 for Hospice.

08/20/2025

Thank you Sandy for providing comfort and relaxation to our Hospice patients.

08/19/2025

We had a special and memorable evening at our Butterfly release, honoring our loves ones.

08/15/2025

Thank you Trisha for providing beautiful music and comfort to our Hospice patients.

08/12/2025

Later today the sky will be filled with butterflies in honor of our loved ones. Join us for our annual Memorial Butterfly Release at 5:30 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. You may purchase butterflies when you arrive. There will be ice cream, music and a short program and then you may release your butterfly.