Emmanuel Hospice

02/18/2026

February is American Heart Month, and in this month's article, Emmanuel Hospice's Medical Director talks about the toll that a serious cardiac diagnosis can take. Hospice can help relieve the uncertainty and mental burden that comes with the territory.

Read more here: https://emmanuelhospice.org/2026/02/exploring-hospice-for-heart-disease-relieves-mental-burden-uncertainty/

02/14/2026

At Emmanuel Hospice, it's our great honor to be cheerleaders of love and living life to the fullest for those in need of our support and care.

Married for 70 years, Ray and Kay Kretzschmer told us in a special interview that "sharing everything, keeping no secrets, and living your life to please your partner" have been the keys to their deep and lasting connection. In times of struggle or change, Ray says it's important to "take joy wherever you can."

Watch the whole broadcast from WZZM13:
https://www.wzzm13.com/video/news/local/michigan-couple-celebrating-70-years-of-marriage/69-f2ce3bda-9930-403e-a833-38ef1fb4154c

Happy Valentine's Day from Emmanuel Hospice!

02/13/2026

During a month all about celebrating those you love, supporting a loved one with advanced heart disease can feel overwhelming, especially when the progression is unpredictable.

Here are a few meaningful ways to help.

You are not alone, learn more about our specialized cardiac care:
EmmanuelHospice.org/cardiac-care
📞 616.719.0919

02/11/2026

Today is World Day of the Sick, and your support matters more than ever.

As we honor this day, we’re sharing Pat’s story, a reminder of the strength, love, and resilience we see in the families we serve. Her experience shows just how meaningful compassionate care can be during life’s most challenging moments.

Your gift today helps ensure more families receive the comfort, dignity, and support they deserve.

Read more and support a family in need of care: https://emmanuelhospice.networkforgood.com/projects/294640-compassion-in-action-world-day-of-the-sick

02/05/2026

Who doesn't love a homemade pizza? We had so much fun with our friends at Rivertown Ridge!

02/04/2026

A year full of impact, compassion, and community. Emmanuel Hospice is grateful for every moment that helped us care for more families in 2025.

01/31/2026

Emmanuel Hospice team members were honored to support a memorial service for the loved ones of residents at one of our partner communities, St. Ann's, this week.

In addition to traditional hospice care, Emmanuel Hospice offers grief support services and programming free of cost, whether or not you had a loved one in our care.

Learn more at: EmmanuelHospice.org/grief-support

01/27/2026

Being far from a parent or loved one who is ill can bring a unique kind of heartache. You may feel torn between responsibilities, wishing you could be in two places at once. You may worry about missing important moments or not being able to help in the ways you want to.

If this is your reality, please know your love still reaches them. Phone calls, letters, shared memories, and simple check‑ins can bring comfort across any distance.

The Emmanuel Hospice team is skilled and experienced in collaborative communication, and we're here to support families, offering care that brings peace to your loved one and reassurance to you, wherever you are.

Call us any time at 616.719.0919
Learn more: https://emmanuelhospice.org/

01/22/2026

This time of year reminds us how deeply caregivers give of themselves, often quietly, consistently, and with incredible love.

Your strength, tenderness, and resilience make a profound difference. At Emmanuel Hospice, we’re here to support you, too. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Emmanuel Hospice team member Valerie talks more about how hospice can provide an extra layer of support, normally at no cost, in this article:

Burning the candle at both ends. For family caregivers, it’s easy to do when juggling caregiving for a loved one with jobs and other responsibilities but not taking care of themselves can result in a snowball of negative effects, often unintended. Valerie Willock, a community relations specialist ...

01/16/2026

🌿 Nurses - Emmanuel Hospice is calling you!

If you’re an RN who finds purpose in compassion, connection, and truly meaningful care, this is your moment.

We’re hiring a Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager to join a mission-driven team that shows up for each other and supports patients and families with dignity & comfort.

What we offer:
• Competitive pay + sign-on bonus
• Benefits starting Day 1
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• A role where your presence ensures people spend their final days supported, not alone.

If you’re an RN with hospice, home care, acute care, or case management experience - we’d love to meet you.
See Details & Apply today > https://emmanuelhospice.org/careers/

Pictured: RNCM Brittany with her patient Barb!

West Michigan hospice opportunities as a nurse, aid or volunteer providing support and care for patients and their loved ones.

01/08/2026

At Emmanuel Hospice, every wish we fulfill reminds us of the impact of really getting to know each person in our care.

Through our Patient Wish Program, we’ve helped families experience joy, laughter, and togetherness during their loved one's final chapter. In 2025, we were able to bring 15 patient wishes to fruition, and even more 'small' requests that make a difference every day.

We’re especially grateful to Bloom Credit Union, whose sponsorship helps make this program possible. Their support strengthens our ability to offer meaningful experiences to the patients and families we serve.

Here’s to another year of making wishes come true.✨