THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US AS
Best of the Best
Results of the Courier’s Best of the Best awards are out! Cedar Valley Hospice is honored to have won seven awards:
– Best Hospice Care
– Best In-Home Care
– Best Youth Program (Eucalyptus Tree Children’s Grief Program)
– Best Large Company to Work For
– Best Boss (Michaela Vandersee, CPA, Executive Director)
– Best Customer Service – Medical
– Best Customer Service – Overall
We would like to wish a heartfelt “thank you” to all who voted for us. Our work would not be possible without the continued support of our community. For 45 years, we have focused on Making Each Moment Matter, and we are dedicated to continue that for years to come.
Cedar Valley Hospice
Customer Service - Overall
Cedar Valley Hospice is the area’s original premier hospice agency, serving families since 1979. This year, we’re celebrating our 45th anniversary, and are proud to offer exceptional support to individuals facing a life-limiting illness and their families throughout 15 counties in northeast Iowa. We offer a variety of services including hospice and palliative care, grief support for adults and children and confidential case management through CASS for persons living with HIV.
Eucalyptus Tree Program
The Eucalyptus Tree Program provides no cost grief support to youth ages 3-17 – no Cedar Valley Hospice affiliation required. We understand that death is difficult to process for all ages, and this program provides individualized support for youth. Our team offers activities to promote trust, healing, and resilience in a place safe for youth to express their feelings. The Eucalyptus Tree Program also provides support sessions for the entire family, schools and wherever there’s a need.
Michaela Vandersee
Michaela Vandersee, CPA, is the executive director for Cedar Valley Hospice. She’s worked within the organization for over 24 years, first as the director of finance for nearly 16 years and then as the executive director for the past 8. During that time, she has helped Cedar Valley Hospice earn the National Gallup Exceptional Workplace award 5 consecutive years and the Waterloo Courier’s Employer of Choice honor and Best of the Best award for multiple years.
Have a Referral?
Anyone can refer a friend or family member to Cedar Valley Hospice. Simply complete and submit the form below to get started. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 800.626.2360.Your support is
what inspires us
Enriching lives in the Cedar Valley is at the forefront of our mission. We are experts in providing hospice and palliative care, grief support and providing additional services for those with life changing diagnoses. As a not-for-profit organization, your gifts make our mission possible!
Become a Volunteer!
Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. From visiting patients to helping with events, they perform a number of different roles that are vital to helping us carry out our mission.
