Hosparus Health Stories

Life with a seriously ill child can be challenging, but those challenges don’t have to overshadow the love and joy…

At just 34 years old, Brad Ruch is already creating a legacy because of his generosity. Over the last eight…

Matthew Duffy says he doesn’t know what his family would have done without Hosparus Health of Southern Indiana during his…

A trip to Key West, Florida. A weekend at Rough River Lodge. A reunion with 20 high school classmates. Cheering…

“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life.” Dame Cicely Saunders said these…

Betty Holzapfel Smith, a Hosparus Health volunteer for over 4 years, celebrated her 85th birthday in July with a big…

For Suzanne Davis, making quilts is her passion and volunteering for Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky (HCK) is a “labor…

“Shocked and devastated” is how Katie Rubin describes her reaction after receiving a fatal diagnosis for her second child, Meyer,…

A hospice co-founder recounts history with Hosparus Health. I was born in Rock Island, Illinois, and raised in Western Illinois…

When she dreamed of her wedding as a little girl, Kristi Knop Stewart admits she never pictured herself getting married…

When we hear the word “journaling,” some of us might picture a 12-year-old girl pouring her heart out in her…

There’s no doubt that the emerging situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) has been stressful for many of us. It’s perfectly normal…

This week’s blog is part two in a series about what you can expect when engaging with Hosparus Health’s care.…

When you’re ready to make the most of the time you have left, Hosparus Health is here for you and…

The holidays are all about traditions and togetherness. Families who may not see each other often due to limited time…

When you hear the word “hospice,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it compassion? A supportive team…

We hear it all the time. We see it posted in big, bold letters on signs in public spaces, and…

A patient once said to one of our Hosparus chaplains, “I sure like the way you listen.”  That affirmation is…

If you had a free benefit at your disposal, wouldn’t you want to take advantage of it? We are referring…

This week’s blog is the final installment in a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s volunteer program at the Kentucky State…

Our patients take great comfort from blankets that are made by loving volunteers and donated to Hosparus Health. When a…

Hosparus Health volunteer Renee Finnegan made a career serving others fearlessly and compassionately. Today, she continues to take care of…

Andy Kiehl joined Hosparus Health volunteers in May 2019 after one of our resource nurses recruited him in a yoga…

“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life.” Dame Cicely Saunders said these…

Betty Holzapfel Smith, a Hosparus Health volunteer for over 4 years, celebrated her 85th birthday in July with a big…

For Suzanne Davis, making quilts is her passion and volunteering for Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky (HCK) is a “labor…

This week’s blog is the final installment in a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s volunteer program at the Kentucky State…

This week’s blog is the second in a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s volunteer program at the Kentucky State Reformatory,…

This week’s blog introduces a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s inmate volunteer program at the Kentucky State Reformatory, sharing stories…

Hosparus Health could not provide compassionate hospice and palliative care to our patients and families without our wonderful volunteers. We’re…

As an extension of our outreach and volunteer efforts, Hosparus Health is identifying community members who are willing to educate…