RHSHC Hospice, Home Health, & Public Health

10/27/2025

At Howard County Hospice, we make the most of every. single. holiday. Here are some more pics from Evans Senior Living Community's Trunk or Treat...stay tuned for more Halloween happenings all week long!

10/27/2025

No scares - just great care at Howard Country Hospice! Our Chaplain, Lisa, had a great time Trunk or Treating with our friends at Evans Senior Living Community! Thanks to Evans for hosting and Lisa for doing it.

10/23/2025

Thank you, Howard County Sheriff's Office, for hosting this important day! Stop by their office this Saturday, October 25 from 10 AM - 2 PM and drop off your unused or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. Please note they will not accept sharps.

💊 The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is participating in Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25th!

📍 Drop by the Sheriff's Office lobby between 10 AM – 2 PM to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

10/21/2025

Planning for nursing home care is hard. We are happy to see that our friends at Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging are hosting this program at Decorah Public Library. Join them in person or via Zoom - members of our crew will be Zooming in!

10/20/2025

We love birthdays! And every other occasion that we can celebrate with our hospice patients. We’re here to help them have the best quality of life possible every single day. And we think Snicker’s ice cream, dogs, a flower and a balloon is a great place to start!

10/13/2025

We are lucky to serve the kindest patients and families! We appreciate this fun and festive bowl of healthy snacks to kick off our Monday!

10/07/2025

Happy Physical Therapy Awareness Month to the BEST Physical Therapists team we know!

Did you know that if you qualify for home health services, the same great team from Regional Health Services of Howard County can provide physical therapy in the comfort of your own home? Whether you are transitioning home after a surgery or a hospital stay due to illness or injury, we want to get you home safely as soon as possible and help you receive the support you need to thrive at home!

🎉 October is National Physical Therapy Month! 🎉

We're sending a big THANK YOU to our amazing Physical Therapists here at Regional Health Services of Howard County! 💪🧡

Your dedication, compassion, and expertise help our patients move better, feel stronger, and live healthier every day. We’re so grateful for all you do!

Drop a 👏 in the comments to help us celebrate our PT team this month!

10/06/2025

Self care is always important, but especially when you're grieving. Our friends at For Grief have some great information to help you take care of you during one of the hardest times in life.

It can be hard to continue with our lives when someone close to us dies. Here are eight practical tips for taking care of yourself while grieving.

10/02/2025

Protect yourself and those around you by making a plan to get your flu shot. Regional Health Services of Howard County has drive through options for self pay and Medicare Part B and ExpressCare options for all insurances!

09/30/2025

Most people know that veggies are good for your heart, but not everyone loves veggies. Here are four ways to sneak a little more vegetables into your (or your kids') meals. What are your favorite ways to eat veggies?

Not a vegetable lover? You’re not alone. Only 10% of people in the U.S.

09/29/2025

As the winter months approach consider incorporating fun, indoor movements for your whole family. While the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise for adults, something is better than nothing. See how many of these activities you can complete in a week, or even a day!

  25 Ways to Get Kids Moving at Home .

09/29/2025

If you've been following us for awhile, you know our hospice crew loves dogs, but our public health team is pretty fond of them, too! If you are considering getting a dog, read on for information on potential benefits to your health. Already have a dog? This article also includes ways to make time with your pup helpful for your heart.

As dog lovers have long suspected, owning a canine companion can be good for you. In fact.