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Helping a Friend who is a Caregiver
Part Two in the Series... Spring into Support: Thoughtful Ways to Help a Caregiver This Season As the weather warms and the days grow...

Damian Rico
Apr 222 min read
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How to Truly Help a Friend in Need
Part One in a Series... When we learn that a friend is in need, our natural reaction is simple—we want to help. But sometimes, knowing...

Damian Rico
Mar 132 min read
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Living My Faith: A Journey of Kindness, Service, and Confirmation
My name is Anthony Rico, and I am 14 years old. I attend Clark Middle School in St. John, Indiana, and I live in Schererville with my...

Damian Rico
Mar 114 min read
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A Lesson in Faith: Walking with Deacon Joe
Deacon Joe Codespoti and his lovely wife Theresa baptize our son Anthony in 2010. Photo: Monica "Mona" Rico It’s been nearly five years...

Damian Rico
Feb 63 min read
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Munster Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100th Anniversary and Legacy of Community Impact
Munster Chamber Members invest in the Police Department's Night Out Against Crime event. Munster Chamber recognized Hospice of the...

Damian Rico
Jan 73 min read
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Holiday Traditions Brings Joy and Warmth to Hospice Patients and Families
For over two decades, Thanksgiving has marked the beginning of a heartfelt holiday tradition at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence,...

Damian Rico
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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A Heart for Serving with Compassion and Dignity
When Hospice of the Calumet Area (HCA) RN Emily Vorst was informed by The Times Media that she was one of 10 finalists in its Nurses:...

Damian Rico
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Round up for Hospice of the Calumet Area through Strack and Van Til Checkout Challenge
Contributed by Karyn Brodsky Caring for loved ones is an honor and a responsibility, and when it comes to end-of-life decisions, dignity...

Damian Rico
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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Holiday Boutique Brings Holiday Magic Early
The chilly and wet morning didn’t keep over 500 shoppers from attending the Hospice Artisans’ 9th Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Oct. 14...

Damian Rico
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Dignity and Alzheimer's
Alzheimer disease is becoming more common, especially as the general population is living longer. This brain disorder can be very...

Damian Rico
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Cherishing Life Milestone: Hospice of the Calumet Area celebrates RN JD Dzurovcik
Countless thank you notes, cards and recommendations continually flood our Hospice of the Calumet Area office commending the compassion...

Damian Rico
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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Korellis Employees taking stock in their community
A surprise call came into the Hospice of the Calumet Area office Valentine’s Day morning from Korellis Safety Coordinator Meredith...

Damian Rico
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2001 was a traumatizing day in American history. Over 3,000 people died in a terrorist attack. Most adults, many teens and...

Kristi Nance-Hmurovich
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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An Evening with the Champ
Sugar Ray Leonard had no problem telling the young aspiring youth boxers in the audience that if it wasn't for boxing, he may have been...

Damian Rico
May 10, 20222 min read
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The Giving Tree
Who would have thought our Christmas tree would still be up? Actually, it's no longer a Christmas tree, it's a Valentines, St. Paddy's,...

Damian Rico
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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Experiencing Grief
Hospice of the Calumet Area has a special place in my heart. I accepted a job as the Marketing and Community Relations Director four...

Damian Rico
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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My Father, My Hero
It used to drive my wife absolutely nuts. Maybe it’s because I was used to it, and it didn’t faze me. Or maybe, it’s simply because it...

Damian Rico
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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Our Spiritual Journey with the Dying
Our spiritual team at Hospice of The Calumet Area is often faced with the challenge of helping our patients seek meaning in both living...

Damian Rico
May 28, 20212 min read
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How To Create a Caregiving Plan
By Sarah Veronesi, MSW, LSW Having a loved one with a serious illness who needs 24 hour caregiver support can feel very overwhelming....

Damian Rico
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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Sylvia Komyatte Inspires with A Heart for Hospice
Sylvia Komyatte’s time for Hospice of the Calumet Area may be far less these days, but her devotion and impact are just as immeasurable...

Damian Rico
Jan 15, 20212 min read
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