2009 Year in Review

HRRV Announces Grief Workshop

On Thursday, July 16, Hospice of the Rock River Valley invites individuals coping with the loss of a loved one to attend a Grief Workshop. The workshop will run from 2-4 p.m. and be held at the Chadwick Public Library, 110 Main, Chadwick.

The Grief Workshop is designed for individuals who cannot commit to an ongoing group. The workshop is free and open to family members of patients cared for by HRRV and community members.

HRRV also offers a variety of bereavement services to families and community members. These services include home visits or phone contacts. All services are free and open to the public.

"No two individuals travel the grief journey identically," said Chris Larson, grief counselor at Hospice of the Rock River Valley. "Talking, writing and crying about a loss is okay."

Registration for the workshop can be made by calling Larson at (815) 288-3673 or by email at bereave@hospicerockriver.org.

Hospice is a system of compassionate healthcare provided to patients and families dealing with the final stages of a terminal illness. Hospice of the Rock River Valley exists to provide physical care and emotional support to people who are facing difficult end-of-life decisions. A team of doctors, RNs, CNAs, social workers, clergy, bereavement specialists and volunteers ensure patients and families have the necessary support in their time of need. Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans. HRRV is a United Way Agency and serves Lee, Whiteside, Bureau, Carroll and Ogle counties. For more information, call (815) 288-3673.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
June 8, 2009