Hospice Department Manager Kim HIgginbotham, BSSW (641) 932-1704 Hospice Nurses Marla Hoven, RN, CHPN Hettie Lahart, RN Tonya Logsdon, RN Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator Melanie Briggs Pharmacist Nick Gerdes Chaplains Pastor Kevin Leveck Pastor Lynda Carlson Father Mike Volkmer Office Hours 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday On-call nursing services 24 hours/7 days per week Phone (641) 932-1701 After hours call (641) 932-5283 Services Nursing Social Services Spiritual Volunteers Therapy Services Bereavement Services Durable Medical Equipment Patient Supplies Lifeline Hospice Care is for patients who have a terminal diagnosis of 6 months or less.  There is no charge to the patient or family for any services provided by Hospice of Monroe County when related to the terminal illness.  Hospice Care is provided in the patient home, area nursing homes or hospital, when necessary.  Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies cover Hospice Care.  Hospice services include many terminal diagnoses ranging from cancer and heart disease to dementia and general debilitation.