Cherokee Regional Hospice

04/08/2026

https://www.boothbyfuneral.com/obituaries/richard-dick-baker

At the request of family, we share the obituary of Richard "Dick" Baker. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 10:30 AM at the First Church of Christ, Cherokee, IA. Visitation with the family present will begin one hour prior to service time beginning at 9:30 AM.

View Richard "Dick" Baker's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/03/2026

Congratulations to Luke, Molly, and Kathy our newest hospice volunteers who graduated from training today! 🎉

We are so grateful to have your compassion on our team!

04/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ ONE MONTH TO GO 🏃

Run/Walk to Remember 5K is just 4 weeks away - there is still plenty of time to go from the couch to the finish line!

03/25/2026

We love getting the opportunity to connect with kids and share about careers in hospice care. Thanks for having us MMCRU Counseling Dept.

03/23/2026

Meet Traci, Luna, and Kayla our new Pet Therapy Team at Cherokee Regional Hospice!

We are excited to offer this additional therapy to our patients and caregivers as a way to provide comfort and emotional support near the end of life.

Pet Therapy has been known to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood and emotional well-being. We can’t wait to see the joy Luna brings to our hospice program! 💙🐾

03/22/2026

☀ After a beautiful taste of spring like yesterday... who's ready to get outside and move?! Or better yet -- who's ready for their outdoor 5K season? 👟💙

We're excited for our annual Run/Walk to Remember 5K - a meaningful way to remember loved ones, connect with others, and support Cherokee Regional Hospice. This year's event is dedicated to the Memory of Leanne Hammer former hospice nurse manager and master gardener. All proceeds from this event will go towards enhancements of the Hospice Garden - something that was especially close to Leanne's heart.

Paper registrations available at the Cherokee Regional Hospice Office or the Cherokee Fitness Center. Register online through the QR code.

We hope you can join us for a special day filled with hope, healing, movement, and connection.

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03/16/2026

🌟Volunteer Spotlight🌟
This week we are excited to highlight one of our wonderful hospice volunteers, Diane!

💙How long have you volunteered with us? 2 years

💙What made you decide to become a hospice volunteer? When my mom was ill and was under hospice care in 2021, I was so thankful to have them as part of her care team. They were a source of emotional support for myself as her main caregiver, as well as identifying any needs my mom had and tending to her so compassionately. I wanted to do some volunteering after I retired, and knew I wanted to be affiliated with hospice in some way.

💙What has surprised you most about hospice volunteering? I didn't realize that hospice programs are required to have volunteers. I also didn't realize how much I would enjoy it! I am blessed to get to know the staff and the other volunteers and also meet new people, which I missed after having worked in the public sector for many years. Everyone in the office is so wonderful to work with. I enjoy doing office work and am able to use the skills I have in a rewarding way.

💙If you could share one message with our community about hospice, what would it be? Cherokee Regional Hospice is such a valuable asset to our community and I encourage anyone that is in an end-of-life situation either as a patient or family member to utilize hospice services!

Thank you, Diane, for making a difference!

03/16/2026

Due to the weather, Cherokee Regional outpatient clinics, all regional medical clinics, Cherokee Main Street Pharmacy, Holstein Community Pharmacy, Cherokee Regional Hospice, Home Health, and Cherokee County Public Health will open at 10:00 AM, today.

03/04/2026

It’s not too late to join our group! Please note the change in our start time to 4:30pm.

03/04/2026

Today we celebrate 2 years of exceptional care from one of our incredible hospice nurses, Angie. She shows up with skill, patience, and a heart full of compassion! 💙
We asked Angie a few fun questions - here is what she shared:
⭐What do you enjoy most about your work? "Seeing the impact our care has on patients and their loved one while forming meaningful relationships."
⭐What's one thing you've learned during your time here? "I have learned A LOT and continue to learn everyday."
⭐What makes our organization special to you? "How committed everyone is to making a difference in our patients and their families lives."
⭐What's your favorite hobby? "I love to read whenever I find time between juggling my girls' activities."
Please join us in congratulating Angie! 👏

02/25/2026

Our Infant Loss Support Group meets tomorrow evening at Mud On Main Coffee House & Roastery. Send us a message to register.

Infant Loss Support Group

You don't have to walk this journey alone. If you've experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, we invite you to join our support group. This is a safe, compassionate space to share your story, listen, grieve, and find hope alongside others who truly understand.

You are seen. You are not alone. 💛

02/18/2026

Interested in making a difference?

Hospice volunteering is a meaningful way to walk alongside patients and families. If you feel called to serve, consider joining our upcoming Hospice Volunteer Training. Dates, times, and registration details are included on the flyer below. 💙