Our staff members tell their stories.

Meaningful, rewarding work—Anu Spain

The day-to-day actions of Midwest CareCenter social worker Anu Spain are guided by a crucial goal: to address the needs of individuals facing the end of life. She joined the organization in 2007 and still finds her work to be meaningful, rewarding and "important to patients and families."
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Ellen’s mom—Joan Rudnicki

On December 3, 1991, my nine-year old daughter Ellen was diagnosed with a brainstem glioma—an inoperable, 100% fatal-within-one-year tumor.
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A memorable sunrise—Michael VanOeveren

Each time I have had the privilege to enter into the home of a patient, I am humbled as we stand together, uncertain of what the end-of-life care may mean and bring.
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Sharing my thoughts—Justin Hunter

It’s 5 p.m. The phone rings. On the other end is an evening triage nurse who doesn’t start her shift for six hours but wants to finish the upgrade so she can dive right in to take care of our patients when 11 p.m. arrives.
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