Our Hospice of South Central Indiana

02/25/2026

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
How we connect with others often changes after a loss. Join Paula Neibert, LSW, for a thoughtful session on Grief & Relationships. We’ll discuss how to address relational challenges and how to ask for the support you need. This small group is open to any adult navigating grief or helping a loved one do the same.

Event Details:
When: Wednesday, March 11th | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Where: Our Hospice Center (Upstairs in the Baker Conference Room)
2626 17th Street, Columbus

02/23/2026

When hospice enters the conversation, it can bring a lot of questions.

In our newest episode of Better Together, Christy Henderson and Susie Wagner share what families often experience during those first conversations about hospice care. From the referral call to the admission visit, they talk about common misconceptions, the emotions families carry, and how our team provides clarity and support from the very beginning.

If you’ve ever wondered what that first step looks like, this episode offers insight and reassurance.

🎧 Listen now at ourhospice.org/podcast

02/16/2026

Planning ahead isn’t just about paperwork — it’s about protecting the people you love and making every moment count. 💙

In Part 2 of our Better Together podcast, host and president Steph Cain continues her conversation with Lorie Mount to clear up common myths around trusts, probate, and long-term care planning. They discuss why having a trust doesn’t automatically protect your assets, how Indiana probate really works, and why putting plans in place before a crisis can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones.

Thoughtful planning allows families to focus less on uncertainty and more on what truly matters — spending meaningful time together.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.ourhospice.org/podcast

To learn more about estate planning services with Voelz, Reed, & Mount, LLC visit: https://voelzlaw.com/

02/10/2026

💙 Thank you, Jennings County! 💙

The Our Hospice Jennings County Gala raised $65,000 to support care for patients and loved ones right here in our community. With over 250 community members coming together, the evening was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we support one another.

Congratulations to Gala Queen Lillian Curry, who raised $14,500, and Gala King Jake Birge, who raised $3,700. Along with Queen Runner-Up Emma Clapp and fellow Royal Court members Katherine Brunner and Hailey Whitehead, the Gala Royal Court raised more than $33,000 in support of Our Hospice.

We are grateful to the Jennings County Community Relations Committee, our donors, volunteers, and sponsors — including title sponsors 914 Hoosier St, Arvin Sango, Inc., and Willow Lake Event Center — whose generosity helps ensure care remains available close to home, including support for ongoing pediatric needs in Jennings County.

Thank you for making every moment count. 💙

02/09/2026

New Podcast Episode Out Now!

In Part 1 of this conversation, host and president Steph Cain is joined by Lorie Mount, a Columbus-based attorney and board member of Our Hospice, to talk through the legal planning steps that matter most at the end of life. Lorie breaks down estate planning into clear, approachable terms, focusing on advance directives, health care decision-making, and powers of attorney — and why having these documents in place can bring peace of mind long before a crisis occurs.

Together, they explore how planning ahead helps ensure wishes are honored, reduces stress for loved ones, and supports our shared goal of making every moment count.

Listen now at ourhospice.org/podcast

02/06/2026

We are grateful for the generous support of our 2026 Jennings County Gala sponsors.

Their partnership helps ensure Our Hospice can continue caring for patients and loved ones in Jennings County — making every moment count.

Title Sponsors
• 914 Hoosier Street
• Arvin Sango
• The Barn at Willow Lake Event Center

Gala Sponsor
• City of North Vernon

Mission Sponsor
• George's Medical Equipment

Thank you for standing with Our Hospice and investing in compassionate care for our community. 💙

02/06/2026

The Jennings County Gala Silent Auction is almost here — and you don’t need to attend the gala to take part!

Registration is now open, and bidding begins Saturday, February 7, from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Getting started is easy:
Text OHSCI to 71760, then follow the link sent to your phone to register, view items, and place bids. You can participate from anywhere — attending the gala is not required.

Featured Silent Auction Items include:
• Wine Basket — Three bottles of wine, a charcuterie board, and wine pourers (Estimated value: $180)
• Brown County Cabin Getaway — $250 gift card toward a cabin stay from Brown County Vacation Rentals (Estimated value: $250)
• Fishing Day Bucket — Hard Truth Coconut Rum, Ugly Stik fishing pole, jerky, bobbers, lures, fishing net, all arranged in a YETI bucket (Estimated value: $278)
• And more!

Every bid helps Our Hospice continue Making Every Moment Count by focusing on what matters most to patients and loved ones throughout Jennings County.

02/03/2026

New Podcast Episode:

In this episode, host and president Steph Cain sits down with Jacob Fleckenstein, Director of Business Development, to talk about Our Hospice family of services and how different types of care work together as needs change. From Personal Care to Hospice, Jacob helps break down where each service fits, clears up common misconceptions, and explains why reaching out earlier can make a meaningful difference for patients and loved ones. It’s a helpful conversation for anyone trying to understand what support is available—and where to start when questions come up.

Listen now at www.ourhospice.org/podcast

02/03/2026

Our Hospice President Steph Cain was recognized by the Columbus Rotary Club, highlighting how we are Better Together through service that strengthens our community.

🎉 Rotary Honors & Recognition 🎉
Today at our Rotary meeting, we had the joy of celebrating outstanding commitment to service and impact within Rotary Club of Columbus, Indiana. Awards presented by Rotarian Barbara Stamper.

First-Time Paul Harris Fellow Pins Presented
• Ellie Moore
• Dr. Jim Roberts

PolioPlus Pins Presented
• Stephanie Cain
• Zack Ellison

These recognitions reflect a heart for service above self and a shared commitment to making a difference both locally and around the world. We are so proud to celebrate each of you today. Thank you for all you do! 💙💛

What do these Rotary recognitions mean?
Paul Harris Fellow honors a $1,000 contribution to The Rotary Foundation, named for Rotary founder Paul Harris. It recognizes a commitment to Service Above Self and Rotary’s work in education, peace, health, and community impact worldwide.

PolioPlus supports Rotary’s global effort to eradicate polio. Thanks to Rotarians, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%, bringing us closer than ever to a polio-free world.

Both represent generosity in action and the power of Rotary making a difference together. 💙💛


Photo from left to right: Barbara Stamper, Ellie Moore, Dr. Jim Roberts, Stephanie Cain, Zack Ellison, and Rotary President Joy King

01/26/2026

In this episode, Steph Cain sits down with Dr. Anderson, Our Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director, to talk about goals of care—what the term really means, why these conversations matter, and how they help ensure care is guided by what matters most to each person.

They discuss how goals-of-care conversations can bring clarity and peace of mind for patients and loved ones, especially when they happen before a crisis. Dr. Anderson also shares insight on advance care planning tools like Five Wishes, which you can explore at:
https://www.fivewishes.org/for-myself/

During the conversation, Steph and Dr. Anderson also reference Episode 2, “How Do You Talk to a Loved One About Hospice Care?”, which can be found here:
https://youtu.be/wYXB60x41l0

To listen to this and other episodes, visit ourhospice.org/podcast.

Our Hospice is a not-for-profit agency, providing care to anyone, of any age including pediatrics, despite financial or insurance means to cover expenses. We offer free education, Bereavement & Grief support, and lightly funded Palliative Care.

01/23/2026

Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Jennings County Gala!
Don't delay, purchase your tickets by 3:00 PM.

Join us for this essential fundraiser supporting hospice care in Jennings County, including ongoing pediatric care—helping us Make Every Moment Count.

👉 ourhospice.org/gala

01/22/2026

Hospice, Faith, and Service: A Conversation with Walter Glover

In this episode, Steph Cain, President of Our Hospice, sits down with Walter Glover, a longtime bereavement volunteer whose relationship with hospice has come full circle. Walter spent many years walking alongside others through grief—facilitating bereavement groups and mentoring chaplains—and now joins the conversation as someone receiving hospice services himself.

Walter reflects on faith, service, loss, and what it means to care for the whole person. He also shares how his experiences in ministry, writing, and adventure have shaped his life, including using his travels and books as a way to give back.

Walter is the author of several books exploring adventure, pilgrimage, and meaning. Signed copies are available at in downtown Columbus.

Listen now at ourhospice.org/podcast.