Hospice of the Heartland

12/25/2025

12/15/2025

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Annette. Her compassion and dedication as a hospice volunteer touched countless lives and her kindness and selflessness will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

View Annette M. Ratigan's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/11/2025

12/07/2025

Hospice of the Heartland’s 2025 Lights of Life Memorial Event

12/07/2025

Due to the weather, we will be live streaming our Lights of Life ceremony today at 1:00 PM. Stay tuned…..

11/25/2025

🌟 Lights of Life Memorial Service 🌟

Join us as we honor and remember loved ones at our annual Lights of Life event.
📍 Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona
📅 Sunday, December 7 | 1:00 PM

For a $12 tax-deductible gift, you can dedicate a light in memory or honor of someone special. Forms are available below and through Community Health.

💬 Share this post to spread the word and invite friends and family to join us in celebrating life and love.

📞 Questions? Call 515-295-4430.

11/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Hospice of the Heartland! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that Hospice of the Heartland has received the 2025 Hospice Honors Award. This recognition celebrates agencies that go above and beyond in providing exceptional care and creating positive experiences for patients and their families.

Thank you to our dedicated team for making compassionate care your mission every day!

11/11/2025

Today we proudly honor all of our nation's veterans for the sacrifices they have made and the service they have given in defense of our freedom.

11/01/2025

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is observed annually in November. It is a time to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care, which are specialized forms of medical care provided to people with serious, life-limiting illnesses.

10/31/2025

No tricks, just treats! 🎃 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween from your friends at Community Health and Hospice of the Heartland!

10/22/2025

October is Clergy Appreciation Month!

We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank both of our incredible hospice chaplains for the compassion, support, and comfort they provide to our patients, their families, and our entire Hospice of the Heartland team.

Pastor Ben Dose, Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor Russ Jacobsen, First United Methodist Church

We are truly blessed with two of the very best!