Our Mission

Hospice of the Calumet Area, a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life through compassionate care for individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness.

At Hospice of the Calumet Area, we can sum up our reason for being here in a simple phrase: we cherish life.

We cherish life at a time when others may feel like giving up.

We cherish life by recognizing just how precious each day is.

We cherish life by treating it with the utmost respect and dignity.

We cherish life by applying all of our professional skills and personal passion.

We cherish life in all the ways it means to be alive – physically, emotionally and spiritually.

We cherish life by celebrating the positive aspects of today and reflecting on treasured moments of the past.

We cherish life without regard to age, gender, nationality, race, creed, sexual orientation, disability, diagnosis or financial status.

If you would like to learn more about how we put Cherishing Life into action, please contact us.

Hospice of the Calumet Area Marketing Director, Community Leaders and Motown Magic Celebrated at Munster Chamber Gala

By: Hospice of the Calumet Area Last Updated: February 10, 2023

Hospice of the Calumet Area Marketing Director, Community Leaders and Motown Magic Celebrated at Munster Chamber Gala The music of Motown came to life on Saturday, Jan. 28 as the Munster Chamber’s annual gala Motown-themed celebration honored Volunteer of the Year Michelle Luna (Horizon Bank); Citizen of the Year Damian Rico (Hospice of the Calumet Area); and...

A Heart for Hospice: Celebrating Sylvia

By: Hospice of the Calumet Area Last Updated: January 23, 2023

A Heart for Hospice: Celebrating Sylvia Sylvia Komyatte is remembered and celebrated today and her impact is just as immeasurable as ever. Funeral services were held today and an internment will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery in South Bend, IN, in the afternoon on Tuesday, January 24....