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December 16, 2024
Dear Friends of Adoray - This holiday season, we are reminded of the joy and warmth that come from giving and receiving. This year, we invite you to join us in spreading that joy to our hospice patients and their caregivers through our special end-of-the-ye...
November 07, 2024
Adoray Home Health is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a 5-star rating in patient satisfaction surveys—a remarkable achievement that reflects our unwavering dedication to quality, compassionate care in the five counties we serve across Western ...
November 04, 2024
Adoray Home Health & Hospice, a leading nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care services in Western Wisconsin, is proud to celebrate November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the critic...
October 04, 2024
October is the official National Healthy Lung Month. The main aim is to raise awareness about the growing number of chronic lung diseases. Each year, more than 10 million people are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis in America alone. This is not even count...
October 02, 2024
The Adoray Home Health & Hospice Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Christa Walz as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective September 15, 2024. Christa Walz succeeds Mary Aaby in the role, marking the start of a new chapt...
August 29, 2024
In August 2022, Adoray revitalized its Community-Based Palliative Care program, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the quality of life through specialized care that treats the person as a whole, rather than just addressing their disease. This program work...
August 21, 2024
Adoray Hospice has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2023 calendar year. Adoray w...
July 29, 2024
Patients are the heart of Adoray and our Dream Big is a special program for our patients with chronic or life-threatening illnesses that helps fulfill final Dreams to provide inspiration, comfort, and closure at the end of life. Our care team works with ...
June 06, 2024
Hospice care is a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Hospice care can help to manage pain and other symptoms, as well as provide emotional and spiritual support to the patient and their ...
May 17, 2024
The Adoray Home Health and Hospice Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Aaby as the Interim CEO, which will be effective at the end of June 2024. Mary worked for Adoray for twenty years, from 1998 to 2017, as the Chief Financia...
May 15, 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, Adoray joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Together, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate ...
May 08, 2024
Adoray Home Health & Hospice was recognized recently for its gold-level certification as a Family Friendly Workplace. This recognition underscores Adoray's ongoing commitment to nurturing a supportive work environment that prioritizes the well-being of its emp...
May 06, 2024
Happy National Nurses Week! We at Adoray are filled with immense gratitude for our dedicated nurses. Their unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care uplifts our community every single day. This week we have the opportunity to celebrate the nu...
April 22, 2024
April 22 is Earth Day, a time to think about how you can help protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint. There are many ways to make Captain Planet proud every day: recycling and composting, riding a bike instead of driving, planting a tree, pic...
April 19, 2024
April 20th is recognized as National Death Doula Day, we at Adoray Home Health & Hospice take this moment to honor the profound work of our End-of-Life (EOL) Doulas. Their unwavering commitment and deep compassion have been a beacon of support for many familie...
March 19, 2024
Happy Social Work Month from Adoray. We are thankful for our Social Work Team and all the amazing Social Workers we get to work with to care for our community! March is National Social Work Month, and we want to celebrate them not only during this month bu...
February 29, 2024
Happy Leap Year! On this 29th day of February, we want to take this opportunity to share Adoray’s commitment to caring for our community over the past 29 years. As your community not-for-profit Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice provider. We are ...
February 06, 2024
It's February – American Heart Month – a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting millions of people and their families...
January 29, 2024
Adoray Celebrates 29 Years of Service and Honors Outstanding Staff and Volunteers Adoray Home Health and Hospice, a leading provider of home-based care in Western Wisconsin, has launched a new Awards program to recognize the remarkable contributions of its st...
January 22, 2024
At Adoray, we know that experiencing the loss of a loved one is difficult. You may not know what your next steps should be, and that’s where we can help. We are here to help you navigate the complexities of grief and loss. We offer a comprehensive range of s...
December 21, 2023
A dream came true for Nancy Van Someren, a resident of Baldwin Care Center, when she met the elementary students who have been her pen pals for two years. Nancy, who is affectionately called "Fancy Nancy" by the kids, has been receiving cards, letters, and art...
December 01, 2023
Power of 100 Women River Falls, a local group of women who are committed to making a difference in their community by pooling their resources and donating to local not-for-profits, has selected Adoray Home Health & Hospice as its 12th Impact Award recipient. A...
November 13, 2023
Adoray Home Health & Hospice, a local not-for-profit agency that provides compassionate, meaningful end-of-life care, is pleased to announce that Dr. Keith Bratulich has joined its team as a hospice physician. Dr. Bratulich is a board-certified family medic...
November 06, 2023
Western Wisconsin patients and their caregivers now have access to a high-quality Veterans Resources Guide provided by Adoray Home Health & Hospice and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation. The guide, titled “Serving Those Who Serve...
November 01, 2023
Uplifting Lives and Communities: Adoray Home Health & Hospice Celebrates National Hospice and Palliative Care Month by Honoring Patients, Families, Caregivers, Staff, and Volunteers. Adoray Home Health & Hospice is proud to join the nation in celebrating N...
October 18, 2023
October 15-21 is National Healthcare Quality Week. In the realm of home health and hospice, there is no greater responsibility than the care of our patients. As we celebrate Healthcare Quality Week, we take a moment to reflect on the dedication, commitment, a...
October 11, 2023
Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: Empowering Lives Through Movement October is a special month for healthcare professionals and patients alike, as it marks the celebration of Physical Therapy Month. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the cruci...
September 12, 2023
A proposal submitted by Adoray Home Health and Hospice in Baldwin to provide robotic pets for patients with dementia has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. The $1,000 grant will help the organization to...
August 09, 2023
Last year, Adoray relaunched our Community-Based Palliative Care program. With the mission of enhancing the quality of life with a specialized care that focuses on the person as a whole, not just their disease. In collaboration with the patient’s primary...
July 31, 2023
No one enters the world by themselves, and we do not believe anyone should have to leave it alone, either. That is why Adoray offers an 11th Hour Companion program made up of staff and volunteers who have received extensive, specialized training on how t...
June 05, 2023
On June 6, Adoray Home Health & Hospice commemorates one of the most significant moments in history: D-Day, the day that Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, initiating the final chapter of Nazi tyranny. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation...
May 12, 2023
Adoray Home Health & Hospice is enhancing the quality and leading the transformation of Home Care in Western Wisconsin. Adoray's NEW Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a state-of-the-art technology that allows Adoray’s Home Health patients to monitor their ...
December 07, 2022
Doris had a dream... and her dream was to share her wonderful artwork with the world. Adoray’s Hospice Volunteer, Leann, helped her with that dream and interviewed Doris about her artwork. Doris was proud of her lifelong accomplishments and was happy to desc...
December 06, 2022
December 6, 2022 Dear Community Partners, ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article, How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle, outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice benefit. The story illust...
November 17, 2022
Adoray Health & Hospice is excited to announce their new membership to the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). NPHI – made up of 95+ not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers – is dedicated to...
November 08, 2022
There’s no way to truly thank our Veterans enough for everything they sacrifice for our freedom. For Veterans Day, we at Adoray try to make it special for our patients. Each year Adoray Home Health & Hospice creates special Veteran’s Day appreciation baske...
November 07, 2022
The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the national voice for not-for-profit hospice providers, welcomes Adoray Home Health & Hospice as its newest member. A part of St. Croix Valley services, Adoray Home Health & Hospice has...
September 22, 2022
It all started in Baldwin under one roof 24 years ago. Since then, the beloved hometown thrift shop Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart has become a staple in our community from hunting for antiques to last-minute clothing items. Treasures in Baldwin has prov...
September 09, 2022
September 9, 2022, Teddy Bear Day is celebrated on September 9 annually, a day set aside for everyone to bring out all their teddy bears to thank them for their companionship, the wonderful moments we’ve had with them, and all the days and nights they’ve c...
July 14, 2022
The new Chief Executive Officer for Adoray Home Health and Hospice could be its biggest fan. “It’s quite an honor,” Amanda Gustafson said. “Adoray is an unknown gem thanks to all the services we provide as a not-for-profit agency.” The New Ri...
July 01, 2022
In this month’s episode of Coffee with Care hear about the current events at Adoray! ______________________________________________________________ Introducing our NEW! Coffee with Care Program! Help make Western Wisconsin a healthier place for everyo...
June 01, 2022
In this month’s episode of Coffee with Care, we are featuring Comfort Keepers. Comport Keepers is an important partner for Adoray in ensuring that our patients are properly care for each day. Listen to hear to learn more about their Comfort Keepers services ...
May 04, 2022
Adoray’s very own Chaplain Gregg Miller was asked by Kinnic Health and Rehab staff in River Falls to preside at their recent memorial service for their residents that passed away between January 1 and April 30, 2022. It was a beautiful service with sixteen f...
May 01, 2022
We are recognizing and featuring one of our wonderful Veteran Hospice Volunteers - Vicki Bolton who is an integral part of Adoray's We Honor Veterans program in May's Coffee with Care segment. ________________________________________________________________ ...
April 01, 2022
We are recognizing our wonderful volunteers and introducing our Adoray's ReStitched program in April's Coffee with Care Segment. ________________________________________________________________ Introducing our NEW! Coffee with Care Program Help make ...
March 18, 2022
Adoray is overjoyed and honored to share that our organization received some much-deserved recognition for everything each and every one of our dedicated team members does for our community. Thank you so much to everyone for recognizing our organization and...
March 01, 2022
Meet Adoray's new CEO in March's Coffee with Care Segment. ________________________________________________________________ Introducing our NEW! Coffee with Care Program Help make Western Wisconsin a healthier place for everyone by supporting Adoray's...
February 01, 2022
Help make Western Wisconsin a healthier place for everyone by supporting Adoray's Mission and helping care for our community. By joining Adoray's Coffee with Care you are a part of something Bigger than just donating to a great cause. You are directly helpi...
January 28, 2022
Introducing Adoray’s NEW! Full-Circle Aftercare service. Adoray is now offering this service at no cost to all loved ones of hospice patients Adoray has served. At Adoray, we recognize that when you are grieving the loss of a loved one, wrapping up final per...
January 13, 2022
Did you recently spend time with a loved one over the holidays whose health may be declining? The holidays are a time when many people realize that family members, whom they may not have seen regularly, are having a rapid decline in their health. Now that the ...
January 01, 2022
Grab a cup of coffee and join us to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Care is Adoray's CEO Kelsey Derrick and Adoray's Chief Operating Officer - Amanda Gustafson to tell us more about...
December 01, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Spiritual Counselors Gregg & Lucas, to speak about grie...
October 01, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Rehab Clinical Manager, Christa Walz to provide valuabl...
September 10, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Rehab Clinical Manager, Christa Walz to provide valuabl...
August 01, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart General Manager, Joleen Larson...
July 23, 2021
On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, eighteen teams and 72 golfers supported the annual fundraiser to benefit hospice patients and their families in Western Wisconsin. The tee-rrific weather and beautiful Whitetail Golf Course offered golfers a great day at the tou...
July 01, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Director of Operations, Amanda Gustafson to provide val...
June 17, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! In celebration of National Nursing Assistants Week, we have joining us Adoray’s CNAs to provide valuable insight...
June 01, 2021
This past week through our Blooms of Joy program, Adoray was able to brighten over 60 of our Hospice & Home Health patient’s days with gorgeous, repurposed flowers. This was all made possible because of our amazing volunteers & Family Fresh in River Falls. I...
May 26, 2021
4 Tips for Older Adults to Stay Motivated to Exercise Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence. Try to make exercise a priority. Remember that being active is one of the most important thi...
May 14, 2021
When Adoray learned one of their hospice patients was a huge Elvis Presley fan and had a dream to visit Graceland one last time we knew we had to bring a little Graceland to her. The Adoray Dream Big team quickly got to work finding the perfect Elvis impersona...
May 06, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! In celebration of National Nurses Week, we have joining us Adoray’s Clinical Managers to provide valuable insigh...
April 26, 2021
When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in occupational therapy? I have always had an interest in health and wellness, and when I was ready to go back to work after being home with my kids, I decided to switch fields from communications to occupa...
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April 23, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Volunteer Coordinator, Brenda Bader to provide valuable...
April 19, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Volunteer Coordinator, Brenda Bader to provide valuable...
April 12, 2021
When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy? I was a Biology major in 1984 (long time ago!) and my two older sisters stated that I would not make any money with that career(ugh, older sisters!!) . They knew I liked people and...
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April 05, 2021
When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy? During my sophomore year of college, I had gotten a job as a PCA (personal care attendant). Part of my role with one of my clients was to bring her to her OT appointments. It was am...
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March 30, 2021
In celebration of National Doctors Day (March 30th) Adoray Home Health and Hospice is excited to announce they have appointed Dr. Thomas Field as its new Hospice Medical Director. Adoray is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization providing ho...
March 16, 2021
When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in Social Work? I always knew I wanted to be in the helping professional, whether it was social work, nursing or therapy. I realized I wanted to be a social worker when I worked at an assisted living in ...
March 16, 2021
When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in Social Work? It was really haphazard – I took one of those aptitude tests when I was in my freshman year in college and was pointed toward Social Work! There I stayed and here I am! What helped you...
March 11, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray's services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Director of Clinical Services, Kari Shafer to provide v...
March 01, 2021
Each and every day social workers throughout the world work tirelessly to make our society a better place to live. Lending their expertise, talent, and tenacity to those who need it most. In March, we celebrate National Social Worker’s Month, and this lends ...
February 24, 2021
As a community-based not-for-profit healthcare provider, Adoray is excited to announce we are a Registered COVID-19 Vaccine Provider. Adoray has successfully hosted 3 vaccine clinics at our office in Baldwin, WI for our patients, their caregivers, our volun...
February 18, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Intake Clinical Manager, Morgan Roschen to provide valuab...
February 12, 2021
In February, we focus on our loved ones as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. We are surrounded by flowers and pink and red hearts. With all the talk of love and hearts, it’s a fitting month to take time to focus on our own heart as we observe American Heart M...
January 14, 2021
Grab a cup coffee and sit down with Adoray’s CEO – Kelsey Derrick to learn more about Adoray services & get to know members of our team! Joining us this month for Coffee with Kelsey is Adoray’s Education Manager, Tina McLeod to provide valuable inform...
December 21, 2020
New Year’s Resolutions • I will try not to imagine the future and take one day at a time. • I will allow myself to cry, both alone and with loved ones. • I will not shut out family and friends from my thoughts and feelings. We may become closer by...
December 21, 2020
Getting through the Holidays Holiday time – the whole world seems consumed with tinsel and glitter, but those who grieve are only aware of the terrible hole in their hearts and their lives. Knowing the intense pain of the Holiday Season, here are some thoug...
December 11, 2020
The holidays can be a joyous but stressful time (but it doesn’t have to be stressful). We offer 10 tips for caregivers to take care of themselves over the holidays. 1. Practice self-love While the holidays can be stressful, it’s essential to take care ...
November 04, 2020
Betty's Dream: Betty was a Palliative patient who has been living with her son, daughter-in-law and their 5 kids. Anna the oldest of the five kids has been helping out a ton with Betty’s care even when the world turned upside down for her being a senior in ...
September 30, 2020
Barb's Dream: Barb had a dream to ride in her favorite car, a classic 50's Thunderbird. The Adoray's Dream Big Team wanted to help make it happen. Surrounded by family and friends on a beautiful summer evening, Barb's dream came true. Personal touches l...
September 22, 2020
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, and every year on the first day of Fall, we celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness Day! However the prevalence and high cost of falls in Wisconsin is a year-round problem. In fact, for adults age 65 and o...
September 16, 2020
John’s Dream: John wanted to surprise his wife with a gift for their 50th Anniversary. The Adoray Dream Big team wanted to help make it special. We brought a dozen red roses and a dessert to the facility where John lives the day before their 50th Anniversar...
July 21, 2020
When Dara Fermanich, Manager of Baldwin Perks as well as a Wellness Advocate with doTERRA International received a supply of “doTERRA 72 Hour Emergency Hygiene Kits” she wanted them to find a good home where they would help make a difference. While an Ador...
June 24, 2020
Barb started volunteering with Adoray from the very beginning, from being a Hospice Volunteer to a Treasures from the Heart Volunteer. She has touched every part of the heart and soul of our mission. Which is why we are so honored to share her story – a life...
June 11, 2020
Ruthie, an Adoray hospice patient and resident of Our House Senior Living in New Richmond WI, turned 105 years old on May 28th. Ruthie’s and her Adoray care team have created special connections and love to share stories. On one visit Ruthie talked about h...
May 14, 2020
In honor of National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), May 10-16, Adoray Home Health and Hospice wanted to recognize the contributions of the professionals who provide care and compassion to patients living in their skilled nursing care communities. This ye...
March 19, 2020
Social distancing saves lives, but it can be difficult for hospice patients and their families. Human beings are social in nature and need to feel the sense of community, especially at the end of life. At Adoray Home Health & Hospice we understand this and kne...
March 12, 2020
As local Senior and Assisted Living facilities take action to protect residents and tenants by implementing best practices of limiting and screening visitors into the facilities. “Social distancing” is the new phrase that describes most of this, and it go...
February 20, 2020
Adoray Home Health & Hospice is pleased to announce their promotion to Level Four status within the We Honor Veterans Program for their continues care and support of the Veteran population. Adoray Home Health & Hospice is a national partner of We Honor Vet...
February 17, 2020
This #PresidentsDay we are excited to officially announce with a bipartisan, unanimously vote... Adoray's Treasures from the Heart River Falls will NO LONGER be using PLASTIC BAGS! Starting NOW, Adoray's Treasures from the Heart River Falls will no longer be...
January 27, 2020
We are beyond excited and honored to announce that Adoray Home Health & Hospice was awarded the 2019 Business of the Year by the Baldwin Woodville Chamber at their Annual Banquet on Monday, January 27, 2020. As a community-based not-for-profit that started ...
December 24, 2019
During this time of year we often hear... “We just want to get through the holidays before we speak to dad about hospice.” Now is the time to give the gift of Adoray Hospice. Enrolling in hospice before the holidays can give eligible patients and...
November 11, 2019
In celebration of Veterans Day and in honor of our veteran patients, on Thursday, November 7th, Adoray hospice veteran volunteers Vicki Bolton (retired Navy), Mike Egger (Retired Army), Kim Patterson (retired Army) and Jim Wickboldt (retired Navy), helped with...
November 04, 2019
Host Dean Kallenbach and his guests explore trends in rural health care, including financial strains on independent small-town hospitals, a shortage of specialists in rural communities, and the challenges of home health care in a rural setting. Guests inclu...
September 04, 2019
COLLINS-SPRING VALLEY LODGE #192 HELPS ADORAY RAISE THE ROOF Baldwin, WI (September 2019) – Adoray Home Health and Hospice and Adoray Treasures from the Heart is honored to announce that the Spring Valley-Collins Lodge #192 Free & Accepted Masons of Wiscon...
