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5K Challenge 2010: Thanks & Recap
June 2010
Hundreds of people ran, jogged or walked in this year's 5K Challenge, from 7 months old to a seasoned 70 years old!
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Comfort Zone Inspires Generous Support
May 2010
This year’s Comfort Zone generated inspiring levels of support! Held for the second year in the verdant environs of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the event brought together Midwest CareCenter friends and supporters, who raised nearly $200,000 for Midwest CareCenter programs and services.
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President/CEO Announces Departure
April 2010
Mary K. Sheehan, MSN, MBA, RN, announced today that she is resigning from her position as president and chief executive officer of Midwest CareCenter effective July 2, 2010.
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When You Made a Gift in 2009 ...
April 2010
You helped Midwest CareCenter benefit your community.
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End-of-life Care in the News
April 2010
News stories offer glimpses into end-of-life care in the U.S.
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We Invite You to Use Our Building!
February 2010
Are you looking for a good location to hold an event for your community group?
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Volunteer with Midwest CareCenter in 2010
January 2010
Share your time, talents and expertise with us as we carry out our mission. Join us for an upcoming volunteer orientation!
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Shop at Adesso and Support Midwest CareCenter
December 2009
During the week of December 13, Adesso will donate a portion of sales of the Riverside Design Group's butterfly plate to Midwest CareCenter.
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Reach Out to Your Faith Community
December 2009
As a friend of Midwest CareCenter, you are invited to help us expand our outreach to your faith community.
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November is National Hospice Month
Choose Midwest CareCenter
November 2009
Every November, during National Hospice Month, we renew our commitment to raise awareness about hospice as an end-of-life care option that can benefit patients and their families.
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Voices for Hospice a Joyous Celebration of Life and Song
October 2009
Thanks to the performers, staff and volunteers who helped make Voices for Hospice a success!
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Soccer Tournament Benefits Midwest CareCenter
September 2009
The Edgar Sanchez Foundation works to provide financial assistance to cancer patients who many not be able to cover the cost of treatments.
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Combined Federal Campaign: We're Participating!
September 2009
We now participate in the Chicago Area Combined Federal Campaign, which is part of the world’s largest workplace charity campaign.
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From the Midwest CareCenter Photo Album
August 2009
Photos from 2008 and 2009 events.
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Facts about Our Physicians
August 2009
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Advocacy News: Budget Neutrality Adjustment Factor
August 2009
We are thrilled to announce that the reimbursement cuts associated with the elimination of the Budget Neutrality Adjustment Factor (BNAF) have now been spread out over 7 years, instead of being harshly phased in over just 2 years.
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Weathering the Storm with Your Partnership
August 2009
The current economy and changes in federal
funding have had an effect on many nonprofit
organizations, including Midwest CareCenter.
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Training Program Awarded Accreditation
August 2009
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has awarded
our Midwest Hospice and Palliative Medicine Integrated Fellowship program the
maximum three-year accreditation term, a time period signifying exceptional quality.
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Another Magnum Opus Award for Midwest CareCenter!
July 2009
We are pleased to announce that Reaching Out, our 2007 Annual Report, received recognition with a ContentWise Magnum Opus bronze award.
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Drawings of Grief, Life & Self
July 2009
Counselor Nina Raskin described a series of drawings
completed by Kathy Medic, a Midwest CareCenter bereavement
client who recently lost her father after serving as one
of his caregivers for several years.
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Your FREE Subscription Can Benefit Midwest CareCenter
June 2009
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter has been presented with a unique, free and easy opportunity to raise funds with MakeItBetter.net, a North Shore (Illinois) online magazine and resource.
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Comfort Zone 2009 Brings in Generous Support
May 2009
"Cultivate, nurture and flourish” was the aim of guests at Comfort Zone 2009, held at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Friday, May 1.
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CareCenter 5K Challenge 2007
Photos and Race Results
June 2007
Thank you for joining us in 2007 for the inaugural CareCenter 5K Challenge! Congratulations to all who attended, whether you crossed the finish line or came out to cheer on friends and family!
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A Message from the Service Board…Join Us!
April 2009
Join a dedicated group of individuals seeking innovative ways to support the mission and vision of CareCenter.
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A Healing Garden for Our Community
March 2009
Creating a serene, inspiring and natural setting
for rest, contemplation and learning
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Longtime Advocates & Supporters Retire from Midwest CareCenter Board
March 2009
The retirement of Katherine Nicklin and Mike Beemer
from the Midwest CareCenter Board of Directors marks a
significant transition. Each has been part of the fabric of
the organization since it was founded, and their tenures
have been interwoven.
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Your 2008 Investment in CareCenter
February 2009
When you made a gift to CareCenter in 2008, you helped us carry out our mission and benefit your community.
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Tea & Treasures Supports Jewish Care Services
November 2008
Tea & Treasures, a vintage jewelry sale, benefited the Jewish Care Services program of Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter.
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South Suburbs Services Transferred to Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care
October 2008
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter transferred ownership of its South Suburban office and employment of staff to Chicago-based Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care, effective October 1, 2008.
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Grants Benefit Expressive Arts
October 2008
CareCenter expressive arts programming received a significant financial boost this year from two philanthropic entities: the Illinois Arts Council and Target.
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Palliative Care Advocate Receives “Genius Award”
September 2008
We extend our congratulations to Diane E. Meier, MD, who was a 2008 recipient of the “genius awards” presented each year by the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
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The Memorial Golf Tournament: Thank you!
August 2008
Thank you for your support of The Memorial Golf Tournament!
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2006 Annual Report Receives Magnum Opus Awards
August 2008
We are pleased to announce that our 2006 Annual Report received recognition with bronze and silver Contentwise Magnum Opus awards.
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Community Center for Learning Takes Shape
July 2008
Envisioning a space at CareCenter that would offer pertinent and up-to-date healthcare information to the community, the Crown family generously funded the organization’s new Community Center for Learning.
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CareCenter 5K Challenge 2008: A Recap
June 2008
Thank you to all who helped make the second annual CareCenter 5K Challenge a success!
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Comfort Zone 2008 a Success!
June 2008
Guests at Comfort Zone 2008 strut their stuff to live music, bid on live and silent auction items, and learned more about CareCenter programs and services.
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Advocacy Alert: Medicare Hospice Benefit
April 2008
The current Federal FY09 budget proposal contains reductions to the reimbursement structure for hospice programs that total more than 15%.
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Your Contribution Helps Your Community—
2007 in Review
February 2008
You have helped us reach out to individuals and their loved ones in our community.
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Purchase Sweet Treats and Benefit CareCenter
December 2007
Indulge your sweet tooth—and support CareCenter—by bringing this certificate with you on your next trip to Chocolate Potpourri in Glenview.
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Winterfest 2007 a Success!
December 2007
The Bereavement Services team welcomed adults, children and teens from the community for Winterfest, a grief support program, on Sunday, December 2.
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NHPCO Releases Hospice Facts & Figures
December 2007
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) released its November 2007 edition of Facts and Figures: Hospice Care in America.
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Dr. Martha Twaddle Receives Prestigious Invitation
May 2007
Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, CareCenter chief medical officer, was invited to become a fellow in the Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC).
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Request a FREE Copy of Five Wishes
March 2007
Request an Advance Care Planning Kit, which includes a free copy of Five Wishes.
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Consider Making a Recurring Gift to CareCenter
March 2007
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Sheehan Named Midwest CareCenter President and CEO
January 2007
Following an extensive national search, the Midwest CareCenter Board of Directors has named Mary K. Sheehan, MSN, MBA, RN, the new president and CEO of the organization.
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Chicago Hospital News Articles
December 2006
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter participated in the dialogue about national and local trends in healthcare by submitting two articles to Chicago Hospital News.
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Patient Story Featured in Chicago Tribune
November 2006
The Chicago Tribune featured a two-part front-page story on Sunday, November 19 and Monday, November 20 about a CareCenter patient's spiritual journey at the end of life.
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Subspecialty Status for Palliative Medicine
October 2006
The field of hospice and palliative medicine has obtained formal recognition as a medical subspecialty.
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Link to Brenda Moss's Article in Nursing Spectrum
September 2006
Read "Hospice Referral Is Your Job," an article by Brenda Moss that was discussed in the Fall 2006 issue of About Living, our community healthcare publication.
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Dorothy Pitner Healy Announces Retirement
July 2006
Dorothy Pitner Healy, RN, BSN, MBA, has announced that she will retire as president and CEO of Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter.
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CareCenter Responds to E-newsletter Inquiry
May 2006
A recommendation made by CareCenter Chief Medical Officer Martha L. Twaddle, MD, was featured in the May 18 issue of the online Caregiving Newsletter.
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CareCenter Kicks Off Advertising Campaign
May 2006
The 2006 CareCenter advertising campaign kicked off in February with print ads in selected publications throughout our service area.
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Art Buchwald Shares His Hospice Experience
April 2006
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Art Buchwald, 80, is helping to spread the word about hospice care by talking about his personal experiences as a patient in a Washington, DC-based hospice program.
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Fellowship Program Accredited!
January 2006
Great news! The Midwest Hospice and Palliative Medicine Integrated Fellowship program has received accreditation by the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM)!
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New Name, New Address!
September 2005
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter is the new name for our organization, and our new address is 2050 Claire Court in Glenview.
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Pitner Healy Honored as Local Hero
September 2005
Dorothy Pitner Healy, president and CEO, received a Local Hero award in September from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Fields BMW in Northfield for her support of breast cancer patients.
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CareCenter in the Spotlight at Axelson Symposium
May 2005
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AAHPM Honors Dr. Martha Twaddle
January 2005
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Contact Us
Midwest CareCenter Resources is available to answer your questions about services or other resources that might interest you.
(847) 467-7423
TTY: (800) 526-0857
OR feel free to send us an e-mail.
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