Agrace HospiceCare. Hires Three Staff Members

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Posted On: Wednesday, 16 February 2011

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

(MADISON, Wis.) – Agrace HospiceCare. is pleased to announce that growth has allowed for the addition of three talented staff members: Sue Abitz, Denise Gloede and Julie Slattery.
         
Abitz has been named as the director of development. In this role, she will be responsible for major gift development, planned giving as well as areas of annual giving and donor development. Abitz previously served as executive director of the Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, a position she held for seven of her ten years with this organization. 
       
Gloede has been named as the vice president of access. In this role, she will lead census growth and partner relations. Gloede returns to Agrace HospiceCare after four years with Home Health United, where she led admissions and hospice operations as vice president, admissions and hospice. From 2000 to 2007 Gloede worked at Agrace HospiceCare, serving as the director of inpatient services prior to her departure. Gloede has 14 years of clinical experience, ranging from acute care to long-term care.
     
Slattery has been named as the vice president of clinical services. In this role, she will lead all facets of clinical practice and ensure delivery of consistent world-class clinical services. Slattery previously worked at Chartwell Midwest Wisconsin L.L.C., where she led clinical operations for the past six of her 16-year tenure. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience, ranging from acute care to home health.

Contact: Liz Kopling, Media Relations Specialist
Office:  (608) 327-7219    Cell:  (608) 772-9653

Agrace HospiceCare. is a nonprofit, community-based hospice dedicated to providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses. With offices in Madison and Janesville, Agrace HospiceCare serves residents in Dane, Green, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.
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