Care Initiatives Hospice - Des Moines

Our team at Care Initiatives Hospice is honored to provide care for our patients and to share in the hospice journey alongside their loved ones. We are grateful for these kind words shared with the Care Initiatives Hospice - Manchester team.

To learn more about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website www.CareInitiativesHospice.org.

In continuation of Hospice Month, let’s challenge our followers! Are you familiar with your Hospice facts? Share in the comments if any of these facts surprised you. Learn more about Care Initiatives Hospice and our services at www.CareInitiativesHospice.org.

November is Hospice Month, a dedicated time to acknowledge both patients and providers in our local community. In recognition of Hospice Month, Care Initiatives Hospice will be highlighting our team members, quality-of-life events, hospice myths and facts and more. Stay tuned throughout the month to learn more about hospice and the services Care Initiatives Hospice provides.

Today we celebrate all of our volunteers on Make a Difference Day! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who dedicates their time to spreading kindness to our patients. Interested in volunteering? Get started by using this link and make a difference! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Fmkx17iszEaIhxbFWmES0YGe1xuyFeFHskgsClf2yiNUMzNON1RPWkpPTFlPTzVXNk1NSEpESUhLQy4u&origin=QRCode

In continuation of Health Care Quality Week, Care Initiatives recognizes the hard work of Jeannette Forrest, Director of Hospice Quality Assurance at Care Initiatives Hospice - Des Moines .

Jeannette is a health care professional with over 24 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a Master’s in Nursing Informatics. Jeannette has held various roles at Care Initiatives since 2009. After a brief return to California to care for her elderly parent, she resumed her position in Iowa at Care Initiatives.

Jeannette emphasizes the importance of quality care: “Quality means providing the best possible care for our patients and caregivers.” Her team focuses on improving hospice care through training and monitoring quality indicators. She believes teamwork is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards, stating that mutual support among team members is essential for patient care.

Thank you, Jeannette, for your dedication to delivering exceptional care.

Seeking support when needed and engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation can all contribute to a healthier mind. Practicing mindfulness, maintaining a balanced diet and getting regular exercise can have a positive impact on your mental well-being.

We know how important good mental health is, and we provide a variety of services to our patients that support quality of life and mental enrichment. Give yourself the compassion and care you deserve on this World Mental Health Day - and every day.

Thanks to all who stopped by our booth at the Iowa Health Care Association Annual Convention and Trade Show. It was so great to connect with health care leaders and providers from across the state. Don't Stop Believin' in Care Initiatives Hospice!

Attending IHCA’s 2024 Convention + Trade Show? Be sure to stop by our booth, located near the top of the escalator, to meet Meghan Z. and team. They have lots of fun games, prizes and info about Care Initiatives Hospice.
Thanks to the Iowa Health Care Association for organizing such a great event.

Don't Stop Believing in Care Initiatives Hospice! Stop by our IHCA booth for games, prizes and education. See you there!

Music Speaks honored our talented social worker Tricia this week as their music therapy advocate of the year. Congrats, Tricia! We appreciate all that you do for our hospice patients.

Wow! We are so honored!
Thank you to everyone who voted for Care Initiatives Hospice as a Des Moines' People's Choice award winner. More than 1,200 businesses were nominated across 219 categories and we are honored to be your choice in the Hospice/Home Care category.
Learn more: https://dsmpeopleschoice.com/

Happy Independence Day! As we commemorate 248 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let's reflect on the values of freedom, pride and unity. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide quality care to our patients, our compassionate team members and for the privilege of serving our local communities. Please comment on this post to tell us what you’re grateful for!

We are thrilled to share that Care Initiatives will be proudly participating in this year’s Capital City Pride Parade in Des Moines! Our team is ready to celebrate love and inclusion with a beautifully decorated car and a group of our team members.

Join us as we march to show our unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s make this Pride a celebration of unity and acceptance!

Today we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. We are ever grateful for their service and dedication to our nation. We are proud to care for those who have served our country, and we're committed to providing the highest level of care and support to them and their families. Today we honor the memory of our fallen heroes and express our deepest gratitude for their sacrifice.

Today we stand with the pansexual community in celebrating visibility and progress toward acceptance and understanding. At Care Initiatives, we're committed to supporting inclusion and fighting against stigma. Let's continue to raise awareness, spread understanding, and celebrate the courage of those who proudly embrace their pansexuality.

Today, on Harvey Milk Day, we honor the remarkable legacy of Harvey Milk, a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ history and politics. His courage and advocacy paved the way for equality and acceptance. At Care Initiatives, we commemorate his contributions by upholding our commitment to compassion, respect, and continuous improvement in quality individualized care. Let’s reflect on Milk’s resilience and dedication to civil rights as we strive for a more inclusive society.

Alzheimer's Ribbon Cutting! We are happy to support our community partners at their new office in West Des Moines.

This was our first year at Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association - a two-day conference and opportunity to introduce ourselves to the DOs!