• Stop in ADORAY’s fundraising stores, Treasures from the Heart, Baldwin and River Falls, to enter the weekly drawings for Treasures gifts certificates.
• Free blood pressure checks will be given by ADORAY nurses at both Treasures stores, from 11am – 1pm on Wednesday, 11/9 and Tuesday, 11/15.
• For the week of November 14-19, the following restaurants are participating in a round-up. Customers can round up their bill to the next dollar to donate to ADORAY. Hammond Hotel, and DJ’s Restaurante and Shelly’s Northside Café, Baldwin.
• Honor or remember a loved one with an ornament on an ADORAY Love Light Tree at Treasures from the Heart or one of our owner hospitals. Your donation for an ornament helps ADORAY patients in our communities.

The not-for-profit ADORAY has served patients in St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Western Dunn Counties for 17 years. ADORAY is proudly owned by Baldwin Area Medical Center; Hudson Hospital & Clinics; River Falls Area Hospital; and Westfields Hospital, New Richmond. For more information, visit www.adoray.org or call 715-684-5020.

Baldwin, WI (August 17, 2011) - The Ladies League at the Hammond Golf Club held their 11th annual golf fundraiser recently, raising over $5200 for ADORAY Hospice, Baldwin. The evening tournament drew 18 teams of golfers for nine holes and dinner afterwards in the club house. Area businesses sponsored holes and donated items to raffle and prizes for awards. Doris Birkett once again made a quilt to raffle.
“These ladies sponsored another fun and successful event,” said Mary Troftgruben, ADORAY Executive Director. “We are so appreciative of the money they raised for our hospice patients.”
The golf fundraiser initially got started because the ladies league lost two golfers who received care from ADORAY Hospice. Their desire is to give to ADORAY, a local organization that benefits the terminally ill patients in the community.
Even though they have new golfers involved in the event, the ladies league still has a strong commitment.
“I think everyone here has known someone who has been helped by ADORAY,” said Sharon Johnson, committee member.
“Their fundraising helps us provide care to our hospice patients throughout West-Central Wisconsin,” Troftgruben said.
Donations are appreciated and may be sent to ADORAY Hospice, 2231 Highway 12, Suite 201, Baldwin, WI 54002. Call 715-684-5020 for further information.

Baldwin, WI (July 6, 2011) - The 3M Foundation donated $1,750 to ADORAY Home Health and Hospice, in recognition of several employees and retirees’ commitment to the community. Current and retired 3M employees: Gary Baribeau, Hudson; Margaret Blum, Roberts; Donald Hale, Hudson; Michael Hamerski, Baldwin; Diane Kircher, Baldwin; Linda Proch, Hudson; and Helen Rosen, Glenwood City; qualified for the 3M volunteer match, by donating 25 hours or more per calendar year. ADORAY volunteers sit with and read to hospice patients, help with office tasks, or provide customer service at Treasures from the Heart, Baldwin and River Falls, to raise funds for ADORAY Home Health and Hospice patients. “3M employees and retirees generously give their time and skills to help others,” said Robin Torgerson, vice-president, 3M Community Affairs. “We are pleased to recognize their commitment to their communities.”

Baldwin, WI (June 23, 2011) - The Hammond Ladies League is sponsoring the 11th Annual Ladies’ Golf Tournament at the Hammond Golf Club. The fundraiser for ADORAY is set for July 26 at 5pm. The event costs $6 for 9 holes of golf, $7 per seat for a cart, and a $20 donation to ADORAY.

Register early to reserve your spot by calling Sharon Johnson at 715-796-5531.

Baldwin, WI (May 12, 2011) - The community is invited to remember family and friends who have died by attending the annual ADORAY Hospice Memorial Program on Sunday, May 22 at 4pm. The non-denominational program is being held at St. Paul s Episcopal Church, 503 County Road UU, Hudson. ADORAY Hospice takes this time to honor and remember patients who have died on their hospice service this past year.

River Falls, WI (February 3, 2011) - River Falls Treasures from the Heart, 200 S. Main St., is holding a sale on Sunday, February 13, 11am - 3pm, to celebrate their eighth anniversary. Clothes for men, women, and children will be 50% off. Look for other in-store specials. Besides gently used clothes, the store also sells books, household, furniture, collectibles, jewelry, vintage and other merchandise.

Treasures, along with the Baldwin Treasures store, provides funding for ADORAY Home Health and Hospice, www.adoray.org, a not-for-profit organization that serves patients and their families in St. Croix, Pierce, Polk and Western Dunn Counties. For more information, contact the River Falls store at 715-425-9771.

Richard Obershaw, nationally renowned speaker, author and expert will speak on grief, myths and coping mechanisms to help you through the holiday season. The talk is Thursday, 11/18 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 South 11th Street, Hudson. Please RSVP at 715-386-3725. Co-sponsored by O’Connell Family Funeral Homes and ADORAY Hospice. All are welcome. No fee to attend, but a donation for the Food Shelf would be appreciated.

BALDWIN, WI (October 18) - A new grief support group will begin meeting on Monday, October 25 from 3:30 to 5pm at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. Roger Kastelle, ADORAY Spiritual Counselor and Dorothy Armstrong, ADORAY Bereavement Coordinator will be facilitators for the group, which will meet on Mondays for six weeks.

ADORAY recognizes that grief can be isolating. Those who gather together find value in sharing their common experiences with the loss of a loved one, and often gain new insights and strength. All those grieving are welcome.

ADORAY Home Health and Hospice, www.adoray.org, is a not-for-profit program of St. Croix Valley Shared Services, Inc., owned by Baldwin Area Medical Center, Hudson Hospital & Clinics, River Falls Area Hospital and Westfields Hospital, New Richmond. Call ADORAY at 715-684-5020 or 800-359-0174 for more information.

BALDWIN, WI (August 30) - “A Special Way of Caring: An introduction to Hospice Volunteering” is being offered by the not-for-profit ADORAY Home Health and Hospice, Baldwin in September.

Two sessions are being held on Monday, September 13, 10am to noon, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, or 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at Amery Regional Medical Center. The third session is on Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 to 8:30 at the Balsam Lake Government Center. You need only attend one of the sessions.

Those who choose to become volunteers will attend two days of classes, September 20 and 30, from 8am to 5pm at Amery Regional Medical Center. ADORAY Hospice patients living in Polk County are especially in need of hospice volunteers.

The training prepares community members to become part of the ADORAY Hospice team. Those in attendance learn the philosophy of hospice care and are prepared for the complex challenges patients and their families face when coping with a terminal illness. The training also covers the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of death and dying.

For more information, please call Debbie Milligan at 800-359-0174 or 715-684-5020. Registration for the two-hour class is preferred, but not required.

Since 1995, ADORAY’s home health and hospice programs, www.adoray.org, have served over five thousand patients, primarily in St. Croix, Polk, Pierce, and Western Dunn Counties.

BALDWIN, WI (July 19) - ADORAY Home Health and Hospice announced the retirement of long-time employee and hospice advocate Nancy Firth, RN, BSN.

The Hudson resident’s career in hospice spans 28 years. Firth started the hospice program at Hudson Hospital in 1982. She held various offices with Wisconsin s Hospice Organization (HOPE) and was state representative for the National Council of States for NHPCO, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. She also lobbied in Washington, DC to promote quality care for hospice patients and families.

 "I believe hospice care is a vital part of health care," said Firth. "It s been around for many years, but still misunderstood. My hope is that even more people will become aware of hospice and gain a better understanding of how and when to use this valuable service."

Firth joined ADORAY in 1995 as Hospice Clinical Coordinator, when Hudson Hospital, along with Baldwin Area Medical Center, River Falls Area Hospital and Westfields Hospital, New Richmond, formed the not-for-profit ADORAY Home Health and Hospice, formerly named Heartland Home Care Network. As a field nurse, she compassionately cared for hundreds of hospice patients in their homes. In 2006, she took the role of ADORAY Hospice Patient Care Coordinator.

"She has made a difference in our communities and state-wide in bringing quality hospice care to patients," said Mary Troftgruben, ADORAY executive director. "We ve been fortunate to have her in our organization."

ADORAY Hospice provides professional physical, emotional and spiritual care to people of any age with a terminal illness. ADORAY Home Health promotes independent living and recuperation in the home from an injury or surgery, recovering from a stroke or heart attack, or coping with a chronic condition such as diabetes. For more information, visit www.adoray.org, or call 715-684-5020 or 800-359-0174.

BALDWIN, WI (July 7) - The 3M Foundation has donated over $1,700 to ADORAY Home Health and Hospice, in recognition of several employees and retirees’ commitment to the community.

Current and retired 3M employees: Margaret Blum, Roberts; Donald Hale, Hudson; Michael Hamerski, Baldwin; Diane Kircher, Hammond; James Nelson, Woodville; Linda Proch, Hudson; and Helen Rosen, Glenwood City; qualified for the 3M volunteer match, by donating 25 hours or more per calendar year. ADORAY volunteers sit with and read to hospice patients, help with office tasks, or provide customer service at Treasures from the Heart, Baldwin and River Falls, to raise funds for ADORAY’s home health and hospice programs.

“3M employees and retirees generously give their time and skills to help others,” said Robin Torgerson, vice-president, 3M Community Affairs. “We are pleased to recognize their commitment to their communities.”

ADORAY is a not-for-profit program of St. Croix Valley Shared Services, Inc., proudly owned by Baldwin Area Medical Center; Hudson Hospital & Clinics; River Falls Area Hospital; and Westfields Hospital, New Richmond. Visit www.adoray.org for information on their programs and Treasures from the Heart stores.

BALDWIN, WI (May 7) - The community is invited to attend the annual ADORAY Hospice Memorial Program on Sunday, May 16 at 4pm. The non-denominational event to honor deceased loved ones is being held at St. Paul s Episcopal Church, 503 County Road UU, Hudson. Loved ones who have died on ADORAY Hospice in the past year will be remembered during the program.

ADORAY Home Health and Hospice is a not-for-profit program of St. Croix Valley Shared Services, Inc., owned by the four hospitals in St. Croix County including Baldwin Area Medical Center, Hudson Hospital & Clinics, River Falls Area Hospital, and Westfields Hospital, New Richmond.

BALDWIN, WI (Feb. 8) – ADORAY Home Health and Hospice is pleased to inform you of the expansion of our service area for Hospice Care to patients in ALL of Polk County. This change is effective immediately due to the repeated requests for hospice services in the entire Polk County region.

ADORAY Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual care of people of any age with a terminal illness. Our team of health care professionals includes: registered nurses; aides; medical social service workers; spiritual counselors; volunteers; and physical, speech, massage and occupational therapists.

To schedule a free in-home assessment or to answer your hospice questions, call ADORAY at 800-359-0174 or 715-684-5020.

ADORAY is a not-for-profit program of St. Croix Valley Shared Services, Inc., owned by Baldwin Area Medical Center, Hudson Hospital & Clinics, River Falls Area Hospital, and Westfields Hospital, New Richmond. Since 1995, ADORAY’s home health and hospice programs have served nearly five thousand patients in St. Croix, Pierce, Polk and Western Dunn Counties. Visit www.adoray.org to learn more about our home health and hospice programs.