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Volunteers are an important part of our hospice care. Whether you provide support to patients and families, help with office duties or work at a fundraising event, you are an integral part of the Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois team.
The Inpatient Hospice Home in Woodstock Join Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois (HPNI) in celebrating the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting of the Inpatient Hospice Home in Woodstock. There will be a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. featuring Dr. Brian Sager, mayor of Woodstock, and Hal Stinespring, president of the Hospice Foundation Board [...]
(October 7, 2011) Barrington, IL—Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois (HPNI) will hold a Volunteer Training program on Saturdays, October 29 and November 5 at the Pepper Family Hospice Home and Center for Care in Barrington. The not-for-profit agency offers various volunteer opportunities from patient care, companionship, pediatric patient care and vigil volunteers to [...]
Tracey Hashemi, MD, has been named Medical Director for HPNI’s 16-bed inpatient care program at the Pepper Family Hospice Home in Barrington, Illinois. She will also continue her role leading HPNI’s Home Team, as she has done for the past two years. “I am excited about the enthusiasm, passion for hospice, excellent medical skills and [...]
The 18th annual Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Duck Races and Pool Parties, held recently in Barrington and Woodstock, raised more than $50,000 for the nonprofit organization. All proceeds from both Duck Races will help the agency’s pediatric patients receive the supportive care they need, when their families are unable to pay for [...]
Barrington, IL (Aug. 9, 2011) As a special way to pay tribute to a lost loved one, the bereavement department at Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois (HPNI) will hold a special Memorial Service in September in Barrington. The service, The Gift of Grief, will be held on Monday, Sept. 12, at St. Anne Catholic [...]
by Tony Solano, Barrington Courier Review, Aug. 2, 2011 Every summer, more than 40 local children who have lost a loved one are treated to a carefree week to forget their troubles when they attended Camp Courage, sponsored by Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois. Barrington Trustee Beth Raseman, Hospice’s vice president of development, [...]
The 18th Annual Barrington Duck Race and Pool Party will be held rain or shine this weekend at Langendorf Park. Bring a friend and join in the fun as you support hospice programs and services. Enjoy an early evening with DJ music and activities, face painting, carnival style games, food and drinks, swimming and many [...]
Set amidst the rolling Barrington Hills countryside, the annual Hospice Gala presented by the Hospice Foundation of Northeastern Illinois netted more than $350,000 in support of hospice care, more than $100,000 above its expected goal. “Once again, we are humbled by the level of support we received from the many individuals who believe in us [...]
During the summer, people in McHenry and Lake counties start hearing about duck races. So what is a duck race? The term immediately conjures up images of ducks wearing race ID numbers on their backs, waddling at top speeds down a track, or swimming from one end of a lake to another, as fans enthusiastically [...]
“Camp Courage,” the annual summertime day camp for children who have lost loved ones, presented by Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, is accepting registration for this summer’s program. Set for July 11-15, 2011, at Camp Duncan in Ingleside, the camp has been extended to five days. Children ages 6-13 who have experienced the [...]
The staff, volunteers and boards of Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois are saddened today by the news of the passing of Illinois State Representative Mark Beaubien Jr., longtime advocate and friend of the agency. Mark passed away suddenly Sunday, June 5, 2011. Together with his wife Dee, a longtime HPNI board member, and [...]
The annual Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois gala, one of the area’s signature events of the summer, will be held Saturday, June 25, at the Tall Oaks estate in Barrington Hills. “We are pleased to announce that this year’s gala will be back at the location where our annual black tie event was [...]
HPNI’s Education Center is partnering with Sherman Hospital, and the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL) to present a two-part Advance Care Planning event that is free to the community.
“How can you do that kind of work?” In honor of National Nurses Week , Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois had several of its nurses explain, in their own words, why they do what they do. “Upon learning that I am a hospice nurse, many people ask, “How can you do that kind [...]
Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois (HPNI) invites area residents to attend its first Memorial Day service held at the Pepper Family Hospice Home and Center for Care, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. The event, set for 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 30, will feature ceremonial activities by members of the Barrington VFW Post, and [...]
As a hospice nurse, Maria Verma, RN, BSN, has provided care to many patients facing end-of-life. Joining Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois (HPNI) nearly 11 years ago, she brings many years experience to her patients when she visits them at their home, senior living community or nursing homes. Verma worked at an inpatient [...]
Beau the therapy dog is enjoys visiting with everyone at the new Pepper Family Hospice Home and Center for Care. As a certified therapy canine, Beau is one of the official hospice home hounds. The black lab is owned by Barrington resident Mary Jo Schauer, who lives within walking distance of the new facility, and [...]
During National Volunteer Week, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois (HPNI) saluted the approximate 430 trained hospice volunteers that provided more than 14,000 hours of service last year to its hospice programs.
In an effort to find more volunteers in the Kane and DuPage areas, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois is hosting a volunteer training program in Elgin.
Camp Courage, the annual day camp offered by Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois to support children who are grieving the loss of a loved one, will be held July 11-15.