MP resident honored for hospice volunteer work

November is National Hospice Month, a time to raise awareness about the compassionate care that hospice and palliative care provides to more than 1.6 million people with life-limiting illnesses each year.

At the heart of the hospice care model are volunteers. Mt. Pleasant resident Patti Scarff is one of these dedicated volunteers for HCI Hospice Care Services and has been recognized for her contributions by the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa.

?Patti is so caring and kind,? said local HCI Hospice Care Services volunteer coordinator Machelle Lowe. ?She is always smiling and ready to help when she?s called upon. We are very lucky to have her on our team.?

As a 20-year hospice volunteer, Scarff has shared her time and compassion with many patients and their families. She spends the majority of her volunteer time offering companionship to patients and their families. She also assists with HCI Hospice Care Services? 11th Hour Pet Peace of Mind and bereavement programs.

HCI Hospice Care Services, formerly Hospice of Central Iowa, is seeking more volunteers like Scarff. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact Machelle at 319-385-4472 or at mlowe@hcicareservices.org.