NEWS & UPDATES ARCHIVE

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. John Mulder, former Medical Director of Faith Hospice and Executive Director of Trillium Institute. Dr. Mulder has left an indelible mark on the field of hospice and palliative care and on our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time. To learn more about his impact as a physician, educator, and friend to many, please click on the link below.

Faith Hospice is proud to announce our recognition as a Level 4 Partner with We Honor Veterans (WHV), a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs.

The Rockford Meijer store honored longtime employee Pat Julien with a $10,000 donation to Faith Hospice. See the full story.

Music therapy is defined as the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship. As part of our complementary therapies here at Faith Hospice, music therapy has been shown to increase social support, self-expression, and engagement while decreasing anxiety, restlessness, and agitation, and promoting family bonding and memory-making.

We have been watching the new Garden & Prayer Walk nestled outside our Trillium Woods campus come to life over the last couple of months. We are excited to finally bring this sanctuary to patients and their families in hopes it will offer them solace and tranquility as they navigate their hospice and grief journeys. The Faith Hospice Garden & Prayer Walk is now open for visitors and staff!

We are excited to welcome hospice physician Dr. David Raffo to Faith Hospice!

We’re excited to announce two new additions to the Faith Hospice team: Amanda Oliver, our new Clinical Director and Gina Schulz, our new Director of Philanthropy. Read more about their backgrounds and how they came to Faith Hospice.

Faith Hospice will be hosting a FREE nursing continuing development activity where nurses can hear Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon, Medical Director at Faith Hospice, speak on the topic of Basic and Advanced Pain Management. The event will take place at the new Van Andel Center for Hope and Healing in the Community Gathering Room on Friday, January 26, 8:30am - 10:30am. Nurses will receive two free contact hours by attending the event and submitting an evaluation form. Click the link below to register today!

Faith Hospice Adds Two New Bereavement Counselors to Team We’re excited to welcome Lindsay Timmerman and Courtney Berns to the Faith Hospice Bereavement Team!

Faith Hospice Welcomes Kim Holton as Executive Director