WesleyLife Hospice and Palliative Care

02/24/2026

Today our team was at the Iowa State Capitol advocating for patients and families at the end of life.

WesleyLife is proud to support House File 2305, which would reduce delays in care by allowing court-appointed guardians to make timely end-of-life decisions—such as changing code status to DNR—without requiring an additional court order when clinical criteria are met.

Current requirements can delay hospice enrollment, prolong unwanted or non-beneficial treatments, and add emotional and financial strain for patients, families, and care teams. This legislation helps remove unnecessary barriers while maintaining strong medical verification and court oversight.

We’re grateful to Erin Cubit and the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa for their leadership in bringing providers together to advocate for compassionate, patient-centered care.

Advocacy matters. Every voice helps ensure Iowans receive timely, dignified care when it matters most.

Right to left: Aimee Spores, Director of WesleyLife Hospice & Palliative Care; Erin Cubit, Executive Director of the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Iowa; Aaron Wheeler, Vice President of Home and Community-Based Services at WesleyLife At Home and Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator at WesleyLife Hospice

02/17/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to partner with such incredible team at Altoona Nursing & Rehab who trust us to care for their residents and families during life’s most meaningful moments.

Collaboration like this makes a difference every day — and we’re honored to walk alongside you in providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care. 💙

02/11/2026

Thank you to Jasper County Cares Coalition for the opportunity to share the impact of WesleyLife Hospice and Palliative Care across Iowa and within Jasper County. Your leadership in fostering collaboration and connecting community resources makes a meaningful difference for the individuals and families we serve.

We are grateful to partner in building a stronger, more connected community.

02/06/2026

Today our team wore red for National Wear Red Day, part of American Heart Month, to raise awareness about heart disease.

We also wore red in honor and remembrance of those who have served. WesleyLife Hospice is proud to be a Level 5 partner with We Honor Veterans, reflecting our deep commitment to providing compassionate end-of-life care for our nation’s Veterans.

Caring for hearts means promoting health, honoring service, and remembering every life we are privileged to serve.

01/27/2026

Today we’re celebrating a milestone that means so much to our team and the communities we serve. Our Palliative Care program is officially one year old — and today, we also reached our 300th patient served.

In just twelve months, we’ve had the honor of walking alongside hundreds of individuals and families, offering comfort, clarity, and support during some of life’s most complex moments. Every visit, every conversation, and every relationship has shaped who we are and the care we strive to provide.

To our patients, families, partners, and dedicated team: thank you for trusting us, believing in this program, and helping us grow into what we are today. Here’s to another year of compassion, connection, and showing up for the people who need us.

01/27/2026

WesleyLife is pleased to announce its board of directors has named Allison Pendroy the organization's new president and CEO, effective upon the retirement of Rob Kretzinger on June 1, 2026. Learn about Allison and read about WesleyLife's transition plan in the link below.

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01/23/2026

Hospice care is about honoring what matters most to each person.

When one of our patients expressed a wish to spend time with family in a meaningful way at Outback Steakhouse, the Outback team generously donated a gift card to help make that time together possible. Their kindness allowed our patient and family to share a special experience focused on togetherness, comfort, and connection.

We are deeply grateful to Outback Steakhouse for their generosity and for helping us support our patients and families during life’s most tender moments. 💛

01/21/2026

🇺🇸 Veterans Day on the Hill | Iowa State Capitol 🇺🇸

WesleyLife Hospice and Palliative Care is honored to be present for Veterans Day on the Hill—standing in support of advocacy that ensures Veterans receive the right care, at the right time. We remain committed to supporting thoughtful policy, elevating Veteran voices, and providing compassionate, dignified end-of-life care.

We are proud to be a We Honor Veterans – Level 5 partner, reflecting our deep commitment to those who have served and their families.

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

If you are at the Iowa State Capitol today stop by and see Aimee, Diana, and Jackie representing our We Honor Veterans program and WesleyLife at Home today at Veterans Day on the Hill.