Rainbow Community Care

02/02/2026

Rainbow Community Care is proud to announce Shagun Saggar, MD, as our new Medical Director. 🩺

With extensive experience as Division Chief of Palliative Care at SSM Health and an Attending Physician at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Saggar brings a wealth of expertise and a profound commitment to end-of-life care. Her mission is ensuring every patient experiences a journey shaped by dignity, peace, and deep compassion.

We are honored to have her leadership as we continue to provide comfort to those we serve. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Saggar to our community! Learn more about Dr. Saggar by visiting https://rainbowcommunitycare.org/Leadership-Team

02/02/2026

Grief can feel like a heavy weight, but there is strength in being around others who are also navigating loss. Whether your experience is recent or from years ago, our Honoring Grief Support Group provides a dedicated space for reflection and comfort.

Starting Monday, February 9th, we invite you to join us for a time of mutual support where your loss is honored and understood.

What to Expect: A Compassionate Environment: A quiet, respectful place to share your story or simply listen and reflect.

Professional Guidance: Facilitated by our experienced bereavement team—Chaplain Laura Wessels in Beaver Dam and Counselor Hilary Furnish in Johnson Creek.

Genuine Connection: A 6-week program to better understand your loss alongside others who are also seeking a path forward.

Join Us:
When: Mondays, February 9 – March 16 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Johnson Creek: Rainbow Hospice Care Inpatient Center (1225 Remmel Dr.)
or Beaver Dam: Dodge County Resource Center (1659 N. Spring St.)

Registration is required. Please call us at (920) 674-6255 today to reserve your spot.

01/30/2026

At Rainbow Community Care, we are lucky to have team members who are deeply invested in the well-being of our neighbors. Congratulations to our Community Resource Liaison, Britanie Peaslee, who, along with her team at the Drug Free Coalition, accepted the Community Excellence Award from the Jefferson County Chiefs’ and Sheriff’s Association on Wednesday!

Her community commitment didn't stop there. Later that night, Britanie followed up the honor by participating in her 7th annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, helping to ensure that unsheltered individuals in our community are seen and supported throughout Jefferson County.

01/29/2026

Endings and losses are an inevitable part of life. While we often associate grieving with death, it is important to grieve every loss we experience, even if it feels like a "good" loss.

In this month’s Conversations in Grief blog, Rainbow Bereavement Coordinator & Chaplain Laura Wessels explores more on the losses we experience other than death and how best to grieve for them. https://rainbowcommunitycare.org/post/Conversations-in-Grief-Blog-All-Our-Losses-All-Our-Griefs

01/26/2026

From our kitchen to yours!

Celebrate 35 years of care with Rainbow Community Care’s Nourishing Body & Soul Anniversary Cookbook. Filled with heartfelt recipes and community favorites, it’s a keepsake you’ll cherish.

Pick up your paperback copy at any of the following three locations:

- Inpatient Center (1225 Remmel Dr, Johnson Creek, WI)
- Jefferson Office (147 W Rockwell St, Jefferson, WI)
- Thrift Shoppe (905 Madison Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI)

Prefer digital? Scan the QR code below to purchase the e-book through Amazon.

Paperback: $25
E-book: $9.99

01/26/2026

Discover the benefits of palliative care in a new educational video from Rainbow Community Care!

In this 8-minute documentary, Nurse Practitioner Shauna Lambrecht explains what palliative care is, how it differs from hospice, and how Rainbow Palliative Care supports patients and families by improving quality of life, easing the burdens of serious illness, and helping plan for what lies ahead.

Designed for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, this short film clarifies common misconceptions about palliative care and highlights how it can help individuals live well and worry less while aging or navigating serious illness.
To watch, visit

Discover the benefits of palliative care in a new educational video from Rainbow Community Care!In this 8-minute documentary, Nurse Practitioner Shauna Lambr...

01/23/2026

We often expect grief to follow a schedule, but the reality is much more complex—it’s a non-linear journey of highs, lows, and unexpected layers. At Rainbow Community Care, we know that while you can’t "fix" the pain of loss, you don't have to carry it in silence.

In just two weeks, join our Bereavement team for Broken Pots. This is a hands-on workshop where we use the physical act of breaking and rebuilding to reflect on our own stories. It’s a powerful way to put your feelings into motion and find a new perspective among the pieces.

Event Details:

🗓 Date: Saturday, February 7

🕙 Time: 10 a.m. – Noon

🏠 Location: Rainbow Hospice Care Inpatient Center (Community Room)

This event is free and open to the community.

📞 Reserve Your Spot: We are two weeks out and space is limited! Please call (920) 674-6255 to register.

01/23/2026

Due to the freezing temps, Rainbow Thrift Shoppe will be closed today to keep our staff, volunteers, and shoppers safe. Bundle up, stay toasty, and we’ll see you tomorrow!"

01/22/2026

Rainbow Community Care is pleased to announce that our hospice program has been named winner of the "Best Hospice" category in the Watertown Daily Times' 2025's "Best of Watertown" contest!

Thank you to everyone who cast their votes for us!

01/20/2026

If you’ve visited our Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center (IPC) on a Thursday, you’ve likely been greeted by the warm smile of Jane Ingersoll. While she handles the reception desk with vibrant energy and ease, she actually just celebrated her 96th birthday last week! (And no, that isn’t a typo!)

Jane has been a vital part of the Rainbow family since 2019, moving from quilting to the front lines because she wanted to be "more involved." This April, she’ll celebrate 7 years of service with us.

We are so lucky to have her spirit, her wit, and her dedication at the heart of our Thursdays. Happy Birthday, Jane! 🎈🎂

Read the full story of Jane’s journey here: https://rainbowcommunitycare.org/post/The-Ageless-Heart-of-Thursdays-Celebrating-Jane-Ingersoll-at-96

01/19/2026

We are pleased to announce the 26th Annual Rainbow Community Care Golf Outing & Auction.

Join us for a meaningful day of golf, community, and philanthropy in support of those we serve.

Scan the QR code with your smartphone or follow the link below to register online.

With a wide range of sponsorship and golfer opportunities available, your participation helps make an even greater impact in the lives of others.

We hope to see you on the course!

https://rainbowhospicecare.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/RainbowCommunityCareGolfOuting2026/tabid/1571628/Default.aspx

01/16/2026

🎬 Coming soon from the organization that brought you the Emmy-nominated Consider the Conversation film series as well as a short-form documentary that was featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid......a powerful new educational video that highlights how community-based palliative care helps rural southern Wisconsin patients and families live well in the midst of advancing chronic disease.

Watch this space for the official release! 🗓️