Care and Support Blog

‘Paw-some’ virtual pet therapy for social distancing

There are certain members of our JourneyCare community who play a unique role in the well-being of our patients – they also happen to be the furriest members of the JourneyCare family. Our long-running pet therapy program is part of ... read more

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Caregivers and coronavirus: what you need to know

Anyone can be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19), but older adults and people with chronic health conditions, like heart disease, lung disease or diabetes, appear to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from the virus, according to ... read more

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Protecting our patients and community from COVID-19

The health and safety of our patients and their families are at the heart of our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). JourneyCare has launched changes across our agency to protect the well-being of those we serve, as well as our ... read more

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Palatine Police host ‘No-Shave November’ to benefit JourneyCare

A warm and fuzzy fundraiser Members of the Palatine Police Department are breaking their own rules this season … but for a very good reason. About 50 officers are growing beards and bucking department regulations that require them to be clean-shaven, all ... read more

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You’ll Love This Pumpkin Pie Crunch Recipe!

The sweet treats baked by JourneyCare volunteer Nikki Pals have long brought comfort to patients and their families – and to Nikki herself. She began volunteering five years ago at the Pepper Family Hospice CareCenter in Barrington when her husband, Rich, ... read more

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‘I am totally at ease’: A patient shares her choice for hospice

For Kathlyn, it was a matter of listening to her own instincts. At age 74, she had been living with lymphoma and seeking curative treatments like immunotherapy at a prestigious research hospital in Chicago. But she was also living with challenging ... read more

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Kimberly Hobson named JourneyCare President and CEO

Leading with heart Bringing a wealth of expertise and a passion for healthcare, Kimberly Hobson has been named JourneyCare President and CEO this fall. Hobson served for four years as a member of the JourneyCare Board of Directors, most recently as vice ... read more

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#whywecare: Veteran finds new way to serve

“It seems like everything in my life has led me to this point,” says Leigh Walls. Growing up as the daughter of a pediatrician and a cardiologist, she chose to train as a medic when she enlisted in the U.S. Army. ... read more

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Cheers to 35 years!

There is a lot to celebrate about Sam Oliver. She was among a handful of visionaries who founded JourneyCare four decades ago, bringing new care options to her Barrington neighbors and residents throughout the Chicago region and northern Illinois – ... read more

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Camp Courage helps children heal together

For kids who have lost a loved one, the support and friendship of peers who understand what they are going through can have a uniquely powerful and positive impact on their ability to heal and move forward. Camp Courage, JourneyCare’s ... read more

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