Marquette, MI- U.P. Home Health & Hospice and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice are proud to announce the observance of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month throughout November. This is an opportunity to recognize the compassionate care provided by hospice and to raise awareness about the invaluable services they offer to patients and their families.
Hospice is a specialized form of care that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. During Hospice Month your local hospices honor the dedication and support of our care teams, healthcare partners, and community, as well as the difference that hospice care makes in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
Throughout the month, we will be organizing several events and activities to engage our community and honor the individuals who provide hospice care. These activities will include:
- Both agencies will kick off Hospice Month by honoring their hardworking teams with special luncheons and a social media campaign highlighting team members and the theme for National Hospice & Palliative Care Month: Courageous Conversations
- Both agencies will also share inspiring stories from patients and their families who have experienced the benefits of hospice care.
- U.P. Home Health & Hospice will feature their World of Angels Displays with 17 local business partners throughout the month of November. The educational displays will include a chance to win a Gratitude Basket. Visit:
- Rare Earth Goods
- Ishpeming Senior Center
- U.P. Health Systems – Bell Medical Center
- Teal Lake Senior Living
- Midtown Bakery
- Peninsula Medical Center
- Messiah Lutheran Church – Marquette
- 906 & Company
- Masonic Square Mall
- Elizabeth’s Chophouse
- The Vierling
- Forsberg’s A New Leaf
- Getz’s
- Lagniappe
- Salon Salon
- Wood Jewelers
- Ashley Furniture- Marquette
- Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice will offer an Art and Loss Workshop at the Peter White Public Library on November 15 from 5-7 pm. All participants will create an ornament or small canvas project. Supplies are provided. Space is limited and more information may be found on their Facebook page or website at www.lakesuperiorhospice.org
- Both agencies will sponsor Big Bucks Bingo and Cheesecake at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in honor of Veterans Day
- Both agencies will host a Hospice and Palliative Care Coffee Talk at the Ishpeming Senior Center on November 9, 2023 at 1:30pm.
- Both agencies will host a joint breakfast for their clinical teams to hear from Dr. Clary-Lantis, DO on how to help patients and families on their journey from acute care to palliative care to hospice. Dr. Clary-Lantis is a faculty member of the Michigan State University Marquette Family Residency Program and also recently helped open a Palliative Care Clinic within the UP Health System- Marquette Cancer Center.
U.P. Home Health & Hospice and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice remain committed to serving our community and providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to our patients. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Hospice Month.