St. Croix Hospice

11/13/2025

This Tuesday, Dr. Andrew Mayo, Chief Medical Officer at St. Croix Hospice, joined Fox 9's All Day program to shine a light on hospice, sharing benefits of the service and dispelling common myths.

Dr. Mayo mentions "One of the big myths is that hospice is a place… We’ve even cared for people who are homeless, who live under a bridge. We go to where the people are."

He emphasized its multidisciplinary approach, coverage through Medicare and most insurances, and the importance of starting conversations with loved ones about what truly matters.

By sharing his expertise publicly, Dr. Mayo is helping families see hospice as a gift of compassion and choice while positioning our organization as a leader in shaping the future of care.

To watch the full interview, visit: https://vist.ly/4e9r4

Roughly 55% of Americans eligible for hospice care don’t utilize available services, creating a disconnect potentially held by long-term stigmas and myths. FOX 9’s All Day spoke with Dr. Andrew Mayo with St. Croix Hospice to dispel some that could be currently held.

11/12/2025

The house is quiet. The coffee is still warm.

For the first time in a long time, there’s space to simply be.

Hospice makes room for mornings like this — calm, unhurried, filled with comfort.

Visit https://vist.ly/4dz2d to learn how hospice can bring these kinds of moments.

11/11/2025

Music is a language that everyone can enjoy and understand.

In hospice, patients are able to express emotions, find peace, and connect with memories through rhythm, melody and presence.

Whether it's having another role as part of the care team or humming familiar tunes, music therapy is there for our patients.

Learn more about music therapy at https://vist.ly/4duc7.

11/10/2025

After hospice, our care remains.

Our bereavement team continues to walk alongside families — through in-person support, phone calls and occasional newsletters.

Each message is a gentle reminder that their loved one is remembered and that they're not alone in their grief.

Every moment of grief we witness at St. Croix Hospice is a reflection of how deeply love endures.

And through each message, we send that love back.

11/06/2025

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our Lincolnshire branch!

Through this new location, our team will continue to emphasize our commitment to serving patients, families and caregivers in Lincolnshire, IL.

Visit our website to learn more about St. Croix Hospice today: stcroixhospice.com/lincolnshire-il/.

11/06/2025

Hospice isn't a place. It's a choice.

At St. Croix Hospice, people might ask, “Where is your facility?” But the truth is, our care doesn’t come from one building.

We meet patients where they already are — in their own homes, in assisted living, in skilled nursing facilities, wherever they feel most comfortable.

Opening a new branch doesn’t mean patients come to us. It means we’re extending our reach to serve more communities with local teams who know their neighbors and can respond quickly when it matters.

Hospice is a choice to focus on comfort and dignity. And that choice comes to you.

11/05/2025

Some conversations are uncomfortable — but they matter.

For one family, it’s a late-night talk at the kitchen table. For another, it’s a quiet moment with a nurse or a care plan written with a social worker.

When we make space for these talks, we make space for clarity, connection and peace.

What would that conversation look like for you?

Visit https://vist.ly/4czhy to see how these conversations have transformed our staff members' and patients' lives.

11/04/2025

November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month — a time to recognize the caregivers, staff and families who bring comfort and compassion to every day.

Long-term care isn’t just about routines or assistance. It’s about connection, dignity and making each moment matter.

We’re grateful to those who show up with heart and for those always turning care into comfort and presence into peace.

11/04/2025

End-of-life conversations are never easy, but avoiding them can make the hardest moments even harder.

For some, the barrier is not knowing how to start. For others, it’s fear of the unknown. And sometimes, it’s simply time.

What makes these conversations difficult for you?

Share your thoughts below.

Your honesty helps us change the way our communities understand and embrace hospice.

11/03/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize the quiet heroes who give their time, energy and love to those who need it most.

Caregiving isn’t easy. It’s strength, patience and compassion shown in a hundred small ways every day.

To every family member, friend and loved one walking this journey — thank you for the care you give and the hearts you touch. 💜

10/31/2025

St. Croix Hospice is wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween filled with kindness, laughter and a few sweet moments along the way.

To the patients, families and caregivers we serve — may today bring a little light, joy and a reminder of the comfort found in community. 💜🎃