MEDIA ADVISORY

The media is invited to attend and help promote a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at ProMedica Hospice (formerly Heartland Hospice) - located at 6000 East State Street in Rockford - on Tuesday, November 16 at 1:00 PM.

Participants in the Ceremony will include:

ProMedica Hospice Administrator Ann Ovsak, RN, MSN
ProMedica Hospice Manager of Business Development Tammy Christiansen, RN, CHPN, CDP
ProMedica Hospice Director of Professional Services Anne Johnson, RN, CDP
Village of Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson
City of Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury
The Parks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tonya Lamia
2021 Young at Heart Queen and/or Princesses
Board Members from The Parks Chamber of Commerce
Officials and senior staff from the Village of Machesney Park & City of Loves Park

"We are excited to introduce our new name – ProMedica Hospice and ProMedica Palliative Care" said ProMedica Hospice Administrator Ann Ovsak, RN, MSN. "Known as innovators and an organization of integrity, ProMedica is leading the way to change how health and wellness is delivered across the nation. We want to take care of our community not only within our walls, but by working with others to create a stronger, cohesive approach in providing care at the right place, right time, and right cost while addressing the social and health factors that impact everyday life."

"We are now part of a not-for profit health system," said ProMedica Hospice Manager of Business Development Tammy Christiansen, RN, CHPN, CDP. "Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our hospice and palliative patients. As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to making our care available to anyone who needs us. We are proud to be part of an organization that focuses on exceptional care and is engaged in improving our local communities’ overall health and well-being."

"As ProMedica Hospice and ProMedica Palliative Care, we remain committed to increasing and improving our capabilities to better serve our patients’ changing health care needs," said ProMedica Hospice Director of Professional Services Anne Johnson, RN, CDP. "We have the experience, unique capability, and foresight to adapt to a dynamic health care industry. We are here for you, as we have always been, delivering on our commitment to make the quality of care, safety, and compassion you’ve grown to expect our top priority. We have worked hard to build and earn your trust over the past 20 years and will continue to do so as ProMedica."

"Today's event also celebrates National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which is November, and and ProMedica Hospice and ProMedica Palliative Care will join thousands of hospice agencies across America in honoring the millions of nurses, hospice aides, therapists, social workers, and hospice volunteers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve," said Ovsak. "Our team is available to provide education to the public about the benefits of hospice and palliative care and to share information on searching for quality care. Please feel free to contact us to discuss the right time to consider hospice or palliative care for a loved one."

ABOUT PROMEDICA HOSPICE

ProMedica Hospice has served North Central Illinois And Southern Wisconsin for nearly 20 years. Our dedicated staff members include our medical director, team physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, spiritual care coordinators, volunteer coordinators, bereavement counselors, music therapist, art therapist, massage therapists, nurse liaisons, community educators, team coordinators, palliative care specialist, dietitian, and volunteers. Care services include Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health Care, Hospice Care, and Palliative Care. As a division of ProMedica, a not-for-profit, mission-based organization, we are working to create a stronger, more cohesive approach to delivering care at the right place, right time and right cost. To learn more about our services and commitment to our community, please visit www.promedicahospice.org/rockford.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ProMedica Hospice

Tammy Christiansen, RN, CHPN, CDP
Manager of Business Development
815.708.4992

6000 East State Street, Suite 100, Rockford, IL 61108
Tamara.Christiansen@promedica.org