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Dean Physician to Provide Services for Agrace HospiceCare.

Kathryn Lilley, MD to Serve as Medical Director for Southern Wisconsin Office

March 23, 2010—Kathryn Lilley, MD, Internal Medicine at Dean Clinic, has been named Medical Director for the Agrace HospiceCare Janesville office.

Trained in Internal Medicine, Dr. Lilley has had a strong interest in hospice and palliative care throughout her career. She also takes interest in women’s health, cardiovascular disease and preventative health.  She has been a valued provider with Dean Clinic since 2003 and will continue to see patients at Dean Clinic-Riverview in Janesville.

“I am looking forward to working closely with the patients residing in the wonderful facilities Agrace HospiceCare serves throughout southern Wisconsin,” says Dr. Lilley.  “It is a privilege to be trusted by the families of these patients, who want to provide a good quality of life for their loved ones.”

Dr. Lilley will be part of the Agrace HospiceCare long-term care team serving Dane, Green, Jefferson Rock and Walworth counties. She will provide medical oversight for the 70-80 patients residing in skilled nursing facilities, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF’s), and assisted living facilities throughout the area.

Dr. Lilley received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  From there, she went on to earn her Masters in Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Madison and later her Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Dr. Lilley is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and yard work in the great outdoors as well as reading.

For more information or to arrange an interview with Dr. Kathryn Lilley, contact Dean Communications Manager Melissa Wollering at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (608) 250-1504 or Agrace HospiceCare Director of Public Affairs Dan Chin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (608) 276-4600.

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, Rock, Green, Jefferson and Walworth counties.

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Hockey Fans Can Donate Bears, Save on Tickets

[Janesville, WI] The Janesville Jets, the latest team to join the North American Hockey League, is partnering with Agrace HospiceCare at their Friday, March 12, game at the Janesville Ice Arena. Hockey fans can save $3 off the ticket price when they donate a new teddy bear to Agrace HospiceCare.’s Dori Bear Project.

The “Dori Bear” namesake is given to all teddy bears donated to Agrace HospiceCare in honor of Agrace HospiceCare patient Doris Klubertanz, who died in 1994. Because teddy bears were such a comfort to her, Doris left a gift to Agrace HospiceCare to establish the Dori Bear Project. Dori Bears greet patients as they enter their rooms at Agrace HospiceCare’s Inpatient Unit, give comfort to children who visit loved ones, and make their way to the homes of Agrace HospiceCare patients and their families.

Agrace HospiceCare. staff will be at the ticket counter to collect new teddy bears and patrons will receive a discounted admission price of $6. The Jets will be playing the Marquette Rangers at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. at the arena, located at 821 Beloit Avenue in Janesville.

Contact:         
Dan Chin, Director of Public Affairs
Cell:  (608) 438-2600  Work:  (608) 327-7006  

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, Rock, Green, Jefferson and Walworth counties.

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(JANESVILLE, WI) – On Saturday, February 27, Agrace HospiceCare will host Sips & Sounds, south central Wisconsin’s premier wine-tasting event, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. At a cost of $50 per person, guests will enjoy samples of exquisite wines and delectable hors d’oeuvres as music fills the air. A silent auction and a raffle with several fabulous prizes, including a top prize of $1,000 cash, will take place with all proceeds benefiting the patients and families served by Agrace HospiceCare. The event will be held at the Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Drive in Janesville.

Registration is requested by Friday, February 19. To register call Agrace HospiceCare. at (608) 755-1871 or register online at Agrace HospiceCareinc.com . Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

Contact: Dan Chin, Director of Public Affairs

Office:  (608) 327-7006   Cell:  (608) 438-2600

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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(MADISON, WI) – Agrace HospiceCare. has appointed JoAnn Kowalski as chief clinical officer. In this position, she will oversee all Agrace HospiceCare clinical programs, which include four in-home care teams, five long-term care teams, the inpatient unit and the residence at Agrace HospiceCare. 

“JoAnn has been instrumental in Agrace HospiceCare’s growth and prosperity. Her most notable accomplishments include her leadership of our quality and compliance department that ensures quality care for our patients and provides guidance and interpretation of federal and state regulations,” stated Susan Phillips, President/CEO.  “In addition, her leadership of the building projects that resulted in the Don & Marilyn Anderson Agrace HospiceCare Center, which opened in 2000, and the Ellen & Peter Johnson Agrace HospiceCare Residence, which opened in 2006, created a unique, state-of-the-art campus that is nationally recognized for providing inpatient hospice care.”

Since joining Agrace HospiceCare in July 1994, Kowalski, a registered nurse, has held several positions in the organization, most recently as vice president of quality and compliance, a position she held for more than five years.

Contact:           Dan Chin, Director of Public Affairs

Office:  (608) 327-7006   Cell:  (608) 438-2600

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, Rock, Green, Jefferson and Walworth counties.