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Team

Putting Patients and Families First

The staff at Cedar Valley Hospice recognizes that you have a choice when it comes to choosing a hospice to care for your loved one. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization; Cedar Valley Hospice puts our patients and families at the forefront of every decision we make. Our experienced and professional staff provide the highest quality, compassionate care while focusing on Making Each Moment Matter for the patient and family.

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Volunteer

Cedar Valley Hospice volunteers are an essential part of the care team. They are available to sit and spend time with patients allowing the caregiver to run errands, go to an appointment, or meet a friend for lunch.

Physician

Our hospice physician leads the team in developing a plan of care to meet each patient’s specific needs, provides consultation to physicians regarding hospice care, and certifies terminal prognosis as part of the hospice eligibility process.

Nurse

Our highly trained, professional nurses are experts at providing compassionate care and skilled at managing a patient’s pain and symptoms. They also provide comfort to families by teaching them how to provide the best care for their loved one.

Therapist

Complimentary therapies, such as music and massage, can also be made available as a part of the plan of care to alleviate symptoms of pain, anxiety and to promote comfort for the patient.

Spiritual Care
Counselor

It’s common for people to seek spiritual guidance for comfort at the end-of-life. Our spiritual professionals are available to meet you where you are and provide support to patients/families during this difficult time.

Social Worker

Our Social Workers play a vital role providing care for patients needing care at home. They work closely with the other members of the clinical team providing education and assisting with resources for medical or psychosocial needs.

Home Health Aide

Hospice aides provide personal care assistance for patient needs including bathing, grooming and linen changes, as well as providing respite for caregivers.

Grief Counselor

Adult and youth grief counselors are available to support families of our patients and the entire community at no cost. We provide individual meetings, support groups, information and referrals for additional community resources as needed to families and caregivers.

Team Physicians

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Dr. John
Zehr

Chief Medical Director

Dr. Michael Deters
Dr. Michael Deters

Hospice Physician

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Dr. David Hagedorn

Hospice Physician, Waterloo & Grundy Center

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Dr. Duane Jasper

Hospice Physician, Independence

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Dr. Lee
Fagre

Hospice Physician,
Waverly

Executive Leadership

Michaela Vandersee
Michaela
Vandersee

Executive Director

Tracy Rucker
Tracy
Rucker

Director of Finance

Stacy Weinke
Stacy
Weinke

Director of Clinical Services

Katie Unland
Katie
Unland

Director of Human Resources

Jennifer Siech
Jennifer
Siech

Director of Marketing

Board of Directors

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Rick
Morris

President

Bryan Earnest
Bryan
Earnest

Vice President

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Craig
Coffman

Treasurer

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Deb
Burger

Secretary

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Deb
Niermann

FRIENDS Representative

Tammy Acuff
Tammy 
Acuff
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Carolyn
Ayers
Bryan Burton
Bryan
Burton
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Vicki
Parsons
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Chris
Schildroth
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Matthew
Sojka
Tracie Spencer
Tracie
Spencer
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Candy
Steele
Michelle Steffe
Michelle
Steffe
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Lisa
Wall

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.

Healthcare Partner Resources

We offer multiple resources for physicians and healthcare clinicians dealing with serious diagnosis and end-of-life related topics as well as an easy online patient referral form. Connect with us today!