The Pepper Family Hospice Home and Center for Care is now open and accepting patients at 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington. This 16-bed free-standing facility--the first green hospice home in the State--provides specialized care to patients experiencing acute pain and symptom management issues. It also houses the Center for Care and Palliative Care Clinic. Call 1-800-425-4444. NEWS--Introducing Michael Marschke, M.D., our new Chief Medical Officer. Upcoming Events--Annual Duck Races: July 31 in Woodstock, Aug. 14 in Barrington.