Our Hospice of South Central Indiana

04/07/2026

Tomorrow's Grief Care Session will dive into Honoring & Remembering—understanding the role of rituals and memories, exploring creative ways to honor loved ones, learning about continuing bonds, and planning meaningful remembrances. Free & open to the community. Questions? Please contact our Bereavement Specialist Paula at 812-314-8036 or pbarleyneibert@ourhospice.org.

04/02/2026

Next week's Grief Care Session will dive into Honoring & Remembering—understanding the role of rituals and memories, exploring creative ways to honor loved ones, learning about continuing bonds, and planning meaningful remembrances. Free & open to the community. Questions? Please contact our Bereavement Specialist Paula at 812-314-8036 or pbarleyneibert@ourhospice.org.

03/30/2026

New Better Together Podcast Episode!

What happens when something feels wrong in the middle of the night?

In this episode of the Better Together Podcast, Steph Cain talks with Cathy Betz, After Hours RN, about how hospice supports patients and families during urgent and after hours moments. From unexpected symptoms to tough decisions, Cathy shares what those calls are really like and how she helps bring calm, clarity, and reassurance when it’s needed most.

Learn how the hospice team supports families while Making Every Moment Count.

Listen now at www.ourhospice.org or watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4hcUJ0OIwf0

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day to our incredible hospice physicians. Thank you for the compassion, clarity, and comfort you bring to patients and loved ones during life’s most vulnerable moments. Your work is a profound gift, and we are grateful for your dedication to Making Every Moment Count.

03/27/2026

March is Social Worker Month! Hospice social workers support patients and families by guiding advance care planning, facilitating tough conversations, and ensuring end‑of‑life wishes are understood, documented, and honored.

Meet Olivia Clarkson! She loves working with her North Vernon branch family and hearing the meaningful stories people share. Fun fact: she collects cow‑ and farm‑themed décor, plus stickers or mugs from every state she visits. We are grateful to have Olivia on our team!

03/26/2026

Deadline Extended! 🎶

Bartholomew County high school students (grades 9–12) now have until April 12 at 8:00 a.m. to submit their design for the 40th Annual Our Hospice Concert poster.

With students back from spring break, we want to make sure everyone has a chance to be part of this 40-year community tradition.

🏆 Winning design receives:
• Poster signed by the bands
• Concert swag package
• Reserved seating
• $500 college or trade school scholarship

Learn more and submit your design at:
👉 ourhospice.org/concert

Summer Concert | Our Hospice

03/25/2026

Our upcoming Grief Care Session in April will dive into Honoring & Remembering—understanding the role of rituals and memories, exploring creative ways to honor loved ones, learning about continuing bonds, and planning meaningful remembrances. Learn more about all of our bereavement programs: https://www.ourhospice.org/bereavement-care/

03/25/2026

🚨 Due TODAY! 🎶

Last chance to enter the 40th Annual Our Hospice Concert Poster Contest.

Bartholomew County high school students (grades 9–12)—submit your original design celebrating 40 years of this free community tradition. Think 80s theme and make it your own.

🏆 Winner receives:
• Signed concert poster
• Swag package
• Reserved seating
• $500 scholarship

Learn more and submit your design at 👉 ourhospice.org/concert

Be part of a 40-year tradition and help us continue Making Every Moment Count.

03/24/2026

Celebrating National Social Work Month 💙

In this episode of Better Together, Steph sits down with members of our social work team to talk about the role they play in supporting patients and families—through guidance, connection, and being there when it matters most.

From helping navigate decisions to simply listening, social workers are an important part of how we care for the whole family and make every moment count.

🎧 Listen now: ourhospice.org/podcast

03/23/2026

🎨 Calling All Bartholomew County High School Artists, this Wednesday is the final day to submit your design! 🎶

The 40th Annual Our Hospice Concert is coming back to the library steps — and we want you to design this year’s official concert poster.

Students in grades 9–12 are invited to submit an original design celebrating 40 years of this free community tradition. With the concert beginning in 1987, feel free to have fun with an 80s-inspired theme as we honor the past and build the future.

🏆 The winning student will receive:
• A concert poster signed by the bands
• A concert swag package
• Reserved seating at the event
• A $500 college or trade school scholarship

Ready to get started?
Download the design kit and submission details at:
👉 ourhospice.org/concert

🗓 Submissions are due Wednesday, March 25.

Be part of a 40-year tradition and help us continue Making Every Moment Count. 💙

03/22/2026

March is Social Worker Month! Hospice social workers play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate funeral planning. They guide families through pre‑planning, assist with choosing services, address financial or logistical challenges, and ensure final wishes are honored. By coordinating details like military benefits and offering compassionate emotional support, they provide clarity and comfort during a difficult time.

Meet Hannah Ballard! She joined Our Hospice right after earning her master’s degree from Miami University. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Criminology from Butler University. Outside of work, Hannah loves to travel, craft, and hunt for great thrift‑store finds.

03/19/2026

March is Social Worker Month! Hospice social workers provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families by helping them navigate end‑of‑life decisions, manage anxiety, communicate effectively, and cope with grief. They offer comprehensive bereavement services—including counseling, education, support groups, and assistance with funeral planning—and continue individualized follow‑up through calls and visits for several months after a loved one’s death. Our bereavement program includes but is not limited to monthly Grief Care small group sessions and a weekly 6-week support group program.

Meet Paula Barley Neibert, the leader of our Bereavement Program. Outside of work, Paula enjoys hands‑on creative projects that allow her to make something tangible—bringing balance to a role that focuses so deeply on the emotional experiences of others. We are grateful to have Paula on our team!