St. Croix Hospice

11/23/2025

“I love hospice so much that I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

Lisa Bass Pritchett, Manager of Clinical Services at our Harrisonville, Missouri, branch, didn’t always see herself in hospice care — but now she knows it’s her calling.

Lisa’s nursing journey began as a nurse aide and medication tech, later becoming an LPN and serving in assisted living leadership roles. One day, she stepped in to cover a hospice field visit and everything changed.

“The connection with patients and their families is so special,” Lisa says. “You’re with them when they’re most vulnerable, and it’s an honor to help them through this time in their life.”

When St. Croix Hospice acquired her former employer in 2020, Lisa advanced to Manager of Clinical Services and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2024 — all while raising a family and leading her team.

Her dedication reflects what hospice is all about: compassion, growth and doing what’s right for patients.

Join us in celebrating Lisa’s incredible commitment to end-of-life care. Share your words of appreciation in the comments!

11/22/2025

“I saw this as an opportunity to give back and make a difference.”

Janice Fuller-Roberts, Volunteer Assistant at St. Croix Hospice, has dedicated her life to service. Her journey began at Michigan State University as a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., following in the footsteps of her mother, who joined in the 1950s.

Years later, Janice’s commitment to helping others led her to hospice care.

After supporting a friend’s local hospice organization — and experiencing firsthand the compassionate care provided to her own parents — she embraced this work as a meaningful way to give back.

Today, Janice continues to champion volunteerism and advocate for equity, reminding us that “The Black community is woefully underserved.”

Join us in celebrating Janice’s incredible impact.

Share your words of appreciation in the comments and spread her story with friends and family!

11/20/2025

For many adults, the greatest worry isn't about death or regrets.

It's about being a burden to their loved ones. Taking time away they know is precious to them.

That's where hospice care makes a difference.

Hospice helps relieve the responsibilities of caregivers, giving more time back.

Families can feel certain that their loved ones are comfortable and free from pain.

All while being there for them.

Learn more about how we can help you at stcroixhospice.com

11/19/2025

One last wish can be extraordinary — a motorcycle ride, a reunion, a final meal with friends.

But after years of bedside experience, our teams know that hospice care is also made of smaller moments.

The temperature of the water when brushing teeth.

The perfect coffee ground for the morning brew.

Reading the news outside while the world slowly wakes up.

These small acts, while seemingly unimportant, help make us who we are.

At St. Croix Hospice, we honor those small moments as deeply as the big ones. Because the little things aren't little at all. They're what makes comfort feel like home.

11/18/2025

Hospice care was developed to bring comfort in all aspects of life.

Whether religious, spiritual or another purpose, Chaplains provide additional support.

Chaplains listen when someone needs to talk. They sit quietly when silence is enough. They help families make sense of what feels impossible.

Care in hospice is about connection — meeting people where they are and helping them find meaning, comfort and hope in the moments that matter most.

11/17/2025

Caregiving can take everything out of you. Hospice gives some of it back.

For the wife juggling ballgames and doctors’ calls.

For the daughter answering work emails in parking lots.

For the son who just wants to sit at the table again.

Hospice makes space for moments that matter — so you can focus on living, not just managing care.

Visit https://vist.ly/4euui to discover how hospice gives families more time for what matters.

11/13/2025

This Tuesday, Dr. Andrew Mayo, Chief Medical Officer at St. Croix Hospice, joined Fox 9's All Day program to shine a light on hospice, sharing benefits of the service and dispelling common myths.

Dr. Mayo mentions "One of the big myths is that hospice is a place… We’ve even cared for people who are homeless, who live under a bridge. We go to where the people are."

He emphasized its multidisciplinary approach, coverage through Medicare and most insurances, and the importance of starting conversations with loved ones about what truly matters.

By sharing his expertise publicly, Dr. Mayo is helping families see hospice as a gift of compassion and choice while positioning our organization as a leader in shaping the future of care.

To watch the full interview, visit: https://vist.ly/4e9r4

Roughly 55% of Americans eligible for hospice care don’t utilize available services, creating a disconnect potentially held by long-term stigmas and myths. FOX 9’s All Day spoke with Dr. Andrew Mayo with St. Croix Hospice to dispel some that could be currently held.

11/12/2025

The house is quiet. The coffee is still warm.

For the first time in a long time, there’s space to simply be.

Hospice makes room for mornings like this — calm, unhurried, filled with comfort.

Visit https://vist.ly/4dz2d to learn how hospice can bring these kinds of moments.

11/11/2025

Music is a language that everyone can enjoy and understand.

In hospice, patients are able to express emotions, find peace, and connect with memories through rhythm, melody and presence.

Whether it's having another role as part of the care team or humming familiar tunes, music therapy is there for our patients.

Learn more about music therapy at https://vist.ly/4duc7.

11/10/2025

After hospice, our care remains.

Our bereavement team continues to walk alongside families — through in-person support, phone calls and occasional newsletters.

Each message is a gentle reminder that their loved one is remembered and that they're not alone in their grief.

Every moment of grief we witness at St. Croix Hospice is a reflection of how deeply love endures.

And through each message, we send that love back.

11/06/2025

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our Lincolnshire branch!

Through this new location, our team will continue to emphasize our commitment to serving patients, families and caregivers in Lincolnshire, IL.

Visit our website to learn more about St. Croix Hospice today: stcroixhospice.com/lincolnshire-il/.

11/06/2025

Hospice isn't a place. It's a choice.

At St. Croix Hospice, people might ask, “Where is your facility?” But the truth is, our care doesn’t come from one building.

We meet patients where they already are — in their own homes, in assisted living, in skilled nursing facilities, wherever they feel most comfortable.

Opening a new branch doesn’t mean patients come to us. It means we’re extending our reach to serve more communities with local teams who know their neighbors and can respond quickly when it matters.

Hospice is a choice to focus on comfort and dignity. And that choice comes to you.