RHSHC Hospice, Home Health, & Public Health

09/25/2025

We were happy to join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor and in memory of our patients!

Dozens upon dozens of walkers clad in purple set out from Decorah’s Municipal Building and passed through the city’s downtown Saturday as part of the community’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Organizers with the Alzheimer’s Association said Decorah’s fundraiser event was one of seven s...

09/22/2025

Our crew had a great time at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday! Our team included staff, volunteers, and past hospice family members and friends. We got to walk alongside our friends on Team Toad, including Gene, who carried a blue flower representing people living with dementia. We were also happy to see our friends and partners in care from Wellington Place Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, Aase Haugen Senior Services, and Ossian Senior Hospice. Thanks to everyone who helped us raise over $1,000 for the cause, especially our colleagues at Regional Health Services of Howard County!

09/15/2025

Regional Health Services of Howard County flu clinics have started! Medicare Part B is the only insurance accepted, or you may private pay $45 for a regular flu shot or $125 for a high-dose flu shot.

09/15/2025

Some people are surprised to hear that hospice care sometimes includes smiles and smash burgers! Vickie happily volunteered to join Jerry for a delicious meal.

09/13/2025

Our hospice crew often hears "That must be a hard job...how do you do it?" There are a lot of answers, but one of them is that we have great team that supports each other through all the highs and lows. This week our crew jumped at the opportunity to support a colleague with a silent auction basket to help their child who has a difficult medical diagnosis. We can't be there on the big day, but we're sending our love!

09/12/2025

Our crew is wearing purple today for Alzheimer's (and all dementia) awareness! We are looking forward to walking in the Northeast Iowa Walk to End Alzheimer's in honor and memory of our home health and hospice patients with dementia on September 20. Our patients and families, colleagues, volunteers, friends, and community members are welcome to join us by visiting http://act.alz.org/goto/HCCH

We want to say a HUGE thank you to Regional Health Services of Howard County and our colleagues for holding jeans days to help .

09/10/2025

On this World Su***de Prevention Day, our public health crew wants to remind you that su***de can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma & encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of su***de around the world.

If you or someone you know is considering su***de, please call or text 988 for support without judgement.

If your workplace, group, or place of worship would like to host a free su***de prevention training, please contact Brecka at 563-547-6343 or brecka.putnam@rhshc.com.

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09/10/2025

Grief is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. There are a few more spaces left in our fall grief support group, which starts on Monday. If you are grieving the death of someone important in your life, consider joining us. Our group takes place Mondays in from September 15 - November 3 from 5:30-7 PM on the Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. There is no charge to participate, and participants are provided with a book and journal.

If you or someone you know might benefit from this group, please reach out to our social worker, Brecka for more information or to register. Call 563-547-6343 or email brecka.putnam@rhshc.com.