Hospice of the Calumet Area

One Army Veteran was conflicted about the "moral wounds" he carries from his years in Vietnam, another Marine will never forget "feeling helpless, and somewhat guilty" for surviving an explosion in Korea that wiped out most of his unit. There are...

(from left) Emily Vorst, Sarah Cross and JoAnn Dekker. When Hospice of the Calumet Area (HCA) RN Emily Vorst was informed by The Times Media that she was one of 10 finalists in its Nurses: Heart of Healthcare campaign, she was inordinately...

Hospice of the Calumet Area (HCA) has been proudly serving all of Lake and Porter County, parts of LaPorte County and neighboring Illinois communities for over four decades. Last year, HCA contributed over $3 million in charity, discounted or...

Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes.  When 5-year-old Solon Robinson Elementary kindergartener Stephanie Arcella heard Hospice of the Calumet Area was raising money for their Honoring Legacies: A Capital Campaign for William J. Riley...

It's the gift that gives twice. The chilly and wet morning didn’t keep more than 500 shoppers from attending the Hospice Artisans’ 9th Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Oct. 14 at St. Maria Goretti Parish’s Casa Maria Hall.  “It’s so wonderful...

Hospice of the Calumet Area cherishes life at a time when others may feel overwhelmed. This is especially true for those seeking care at our William J. Riley Memorial Residence.  Our strength has always been helping our patients and families...

Not only does the Hewitt Family know how to throw a great party, but they also know how to celebrate the legacy of their father and the work of HCA and the American Brain Tumor Association. The Jim Hewitt Good Friday Bowl fundraiser was started 18...

When Louise Chickie-Wolfe thinks about her late husband Raleigh, she is “joyfully overwhelmed” with their inspiring love story. Working as Raleigh’s medical secretary at the Hammond Clinic in their Clinical Psychology department, Louise and her...

Hospice of the Calumet Area will, once again, host their second Butterflies in the Park event from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 at Cloister in the Woods/Heritage Park, 1101 Park Avenue Drive, Munster. The event is intended to honor and...

Last year, seven-year-old Ethan Frazier released a butterfly in honor of his aunt, 15-year-old Ryan Maldonado released one in memory of his grandparents and 10-year-old Addie Logue honored her “Pappou.”  Hospice...