12/02/2025
We were able to attend the Iowa State Hospice Conference Yesterday where our very own Jacque Aanestad, Administrator/MPT was awarded the
Delores Butt Award with Katie Ries awarding her this honor. Her words were exactly how we feel about Jacque!
“This award is named in honor of a pioneer whose legacy reminds us that compassion is the cornerstone of care. This award goes to a hospice or palliative care professional who embodies that spirit every single day.
This year’s awardee leads with a philosophy that hospice is not just medical care- it’s about dignity, voice, and emotional well-being. She personally connects with patients and families, often visiting homes to ensure their unique needs are met.
The awardee is a tireless advocate for families navigating difficult end-of-life decisions. Her calm, empathetic presence transforms tense moments into opportunities for healing and understanding. She ensures that patient’s wishes are honored, even in the most complex situations.
Her leadership extends beyond patients. This individual has built culture where empathy and advocacy are expected, not optional. Through mentorship, training, and daily example, she inspires her team to deliver care that goes above and beyond.
She’s not a leader who stays behind a desk, she’s in the field, supporting staff, guiding complex cases and even delivering supplies during crisis. Her reliability and hands-on approach ensures that no patient, and no team member, ever falls through the cracks.
Her legacy is written in the gratitude of families and the strength of her team. She reminds us all why we choose this work: to make a difference when it matters most.”
Your team is proud!👏
