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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Sharing a Veteran's Story
Counseling Coordinator Kristi Nance-Hmurovich shares a story about spending time with a hero at the end of his life. She calls the...

Damian Rico
Jan 15, 20211 min read


Cherishing Life: Our Roadmap
November and December have always been two of my favorite months of the year. Crisp fall days enveloped by the vibrant kaleidoscope of...

Damian Rico
Jan 15, 20212 min read


Spiritual Support
Spiritual support can have a tremendous impact on your hospice experience. Counselor Grant Ray highlights some of the benefits patients...

Damian Rico
Jan 15, 20211 min read


Remembering Mom on her 5th Anniversary in Heaven
I remember it like it was yesterday, although it’s now been five years. The day my beautiful 69-year-old mother Monica “Mona” Rico lost...

Damian Rico
Jan 14, 20213 min read


Embrace the 2020 Journey
We've heard it often. Many times, from our very own lips. “2020 has been the worst year ever.” “It has ruined our summer,” “messed up our...

Damian Rico
Dec 28, 20202 min read


Brothers partner to show heart for hospice
Like many brothers their age, 13 year-old Jorge and 11-year-old Joaquin Ribota don’t agree on many things. One thing they do share is a...

Damian Rico
Oct 29, 20201 min read


Artists use talent to Make a Difference
Hospice Artisans Joanne Markiewicz and Kathy Smith share the same passion for both art and Hospice of the Calumet Area. On July 21 and...

Damian Rico
Oct 29, 20202 min read


Listening with your heart
“Daddy, Miss Cynthia says that a person’s hearing is the last to go?” my 9-year old son Anthony asked me after over 40 volunteers,...

Damian Rico
Oct 29, 20203 min read


Kindness, Compassion, powerful attributes of leadership
Our world needs compassion, now more than ever. Especially in these times of pronounced uncertainty and unrest. Everything we yearn for...

Damian Rico
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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