Iowa City Hospice

"the organization provides services to those facing a life limiting illness. In 2023 436 patients were served in our seven county service area (cedar, Iowa, johnson, linn, louisa, muscatine and Washington counties) for a total of 26,954 days of care. In addition to our professional staff, Iowa City Hospice volunteers provide services that are as varied as the patients, families and communities we serve. Patient care volunteers provide companionship and support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. Volunteers provide many forms of assistanve, at all levels of skill. Our 52 patient care volunteers provided 1424 hours of supportive services to those we served in 2023. Following a patient's death, Iowa City Hospice bereavement staff is available to support family members and friends throughout the grieving process. Our services are also available to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, regardless of whether the person was in Hospice care with Iowa City Hospice. Iowa City Hospice offered 49 sessions a of grief support services including support groups, grief education, and special events. Iowa City Hospice staff served 160 participants in groups, bereavement luncheons and other events.