Regional Hospice Services & Palliative Care

09/16/2025

Regional Hospice is thankful for our newest Volunteers who completed training and are ready to support our patients and their families. Regional Hospice Volunteers give their time to help meet the needs of those in our care.

Please welcome our newest Regional Hospice Volunteers!
Outdoors photo L-R: Volunteer Coordinator Matt with Volunteers Deb, Jean, and Susanna.
Indoors photo L-R: New staff members Social Worker, Pam and Volunteer Coordinator, Ava participated in volunteer training along with our new Volunteer, Sydney.

If you would like to learn more about what it mean to be a Regional Hospice Volunteer, check out our website regionalhospice.org/volunteer/
Call 715-685-5151

09/16/2025

Offering Advance Directives Workshop - Tuesday, Sept 16 @ 11:00 am -1:00 pm
The Enrichment Center 400 Chapple St, Ashland
Workshop is Free, No registration required.
Have you talked to someone close to you about your wishes for health care?
Does your family and doctor know what you want in the event you aren't able to speak for yourself?
These are hard questions, but making your decisions known is a gift to your loved ones if that time ever comes.
Presented by Regional Hospice.
Social workers will be available to answer questions, provide resources, or to help you complete your power of attorney document.
Questions? Call 715-685-5151

08/28/2025

Thank you Hungry Bear 100 for your generous support for our program and our patients! Your donation to Regional Hospice's "Catch A Dream" will help create special memories for our patients and their loved ones. It is a privilege to help our patients capture the joy in living.

Today, Hungry Bear Gravel made our annual donation to Regional Hospice Services & Palliative Care's for the Catch a Dream program, which helps patients fulfill meaningful final wishes. These experiences can include special dinners, anniversaries, or fishing trips, all aimed at capturing “joy in living” during their end-of-life journey.

I’d like to thank Linda Shydlowski for reminding me of the joy of riding. This donation honors Barbara J. Bjorklund. Thank you to Hospice for their support and care!

08/20/2025

Your Decisions for Your Health Care
Attend Regional Hospice Advance Directives Workshop to make your wishes known.
Wednesday August 27 @ 12:30 - 2:30
No charge to attend, no registration.
Attend to gather information or to complete your power of attorney for health care document..
Regional Hospice social workers will be available to assist.

For more information call 906-663-0308

08/08/2025

Regional Hospice appreciates the generous donation from the Ashland Wednesday Senior "Hot Shot" Pool League. The league has a season fundraiser. Each time a player scratches on a shot, they donate to the "Scratch Jug". At the end of year the members vote on a non-profit recipient to receive the collected funds.
Thank you Senior Hot Shots!

Regional Hospice is thankful for strong community support from local businesses, organizations, and individuals. Your support makes it possible to offer more resources for our patients and the communities we serve.

Pictured L-R Matt, RHS Volunteer Coordinator
Dixie Lee Lesneski, Coordinator Hot Shot Pool League
Pam Frost, RHS Clinical Director.

08/06/2025

Regional Hospice's Catch A Dream program helps our patients capture the joy in living.

Our patient Josh wished to celebrate his 31st birthday with a family cookout. Regional Hospice was happy to provide the fixings for the party. Josh's Dad grilled up brats and hot dogs while his Mom plated up sides. Josh enjoyed his favorite drink - ice cold root beer! The cookout was complete with cake and ice cream. When Matt, RHS Volunteer Coordinator told him what was on the menu for the day, Josh said, "I like it all!"

visit regionalhospice.org for Volunteer and Career opportunities. You may truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families!

07/01/2025

Regional Hospice enjoyed the lovely summer evening at Across the Border Senior Information & Awareness Walk sponsored by Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Iron County. Always a great event and opportunity to say hi to friends and neighbors and meet new people!

Thank you Kate, Regional Hospice Social Worker and Matt, Volunteer Coordinator for sharing information about our program and the resources available for the community.

For more information about Regional Hospice Services call 715-685-5151 or visit www.regionalhospice.org

06/16/2025

Regional Hospice is excited to welcome our newest Volunteers (L-R) Lanaye and Cindy! They completed Volunteer Training in Ironwood this month and look forward to supporting patients and families.
Thank you for sharing the gift of time with patients, listening to their stories and providing a break for caregivers!

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day! To all the Dads that taught us how to tie our shoes, ride a bike, and dream big!

06/09/2025

We Honor Veterans
In honor of William's service to his country, Jim, Regional Hospice Veteran Volunteer, presented William with a certificate of service to show our appreciation for his service in the Wisconsin Army Reserves.

Honoring our Veteran hospice patients is meaningful for both patients and their families. Acknowledging our Veteran's service creates opportunities to share about their time in service.

Pictured with William is his son Scott with wife Sarah and his grandsons Thatcher and Reagan. Standing are cousins, far left - Rebecca and far right - Linda.
Pictured with William from L - R are Regional Hospice Volunteers, Jim, Tom, Mary Lou, and Jeffrey, Volunteer Coordinator.

06/08/2025

Regional Hospice is thankful for the generous support for our patients from our local community.
Earlier this year, Trinity Lutheran Church Spooner put out a call to parishioners asking for lap quilts. In May, the church group donated 16 quilts for hospice patients. Thank you!
Pictured L-R is Dawn Olson and Janet Oakland.
At the sewing machine is Fran Ogren.

05/28/2025

Regional Hospice Hospice Volunteer Training is scheduled for June 4 & June 6
for Ironwood MI and Hurley WI area.
"To anyone considering becoming a hospice volunteer, do it. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. You will meet dedicated Regional Hospice staff, wonderful families and patients who are able to be at home or a care facility with quality of life and comfort care." Jeanette, Regional Hospice Volunteer for 28 years!

One of the most important things our volunteers can offer our patients is time: time to sit with them, listen to their stories and share their lives. Time to offer caregivers a break from caring for a loved one.

Training is scheduled Wednesday June 4 & Friday June 6 from 10am to 3pm
Location: Regional Hospice Office, 204 Harrison St, Suite 5 in Ironwood.

For more information visit https://www.regionalhospice.org/volunteer/
or Call 906-663-0308