Rice Hospice Aide Norma Olson received the Employees Exemplifying Excellence (EEE) Award at Rice Memorial Hospital on May 13, 2009. Norma came out of retirement and is meeting the needs of her patients that request her special care. She does the little extras that make life more comfortable. The Rice EEE Award is given annually to an employee who is nominated by a peer because he or she exemplifies excellence in the work place.

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Hospice Volunteer Mary Margaret Thiel celebrates her 90th birthday with Hospice friends on May 12, 2009.

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Camp G.K. Bear is for children who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. The one-day camp took place on May 2, 2009, at St. Mary's in Willmar. Through a series of activities, such as arts and crafts, videos, sharing, and small group discussions, kids are able to explore: (1) the life/death cycle; (2) feelings; (3) memories; and, (4) change and moving forward. The camp is free and available to all children. "Our goal is to help children understand the grief process and to teach them the skills necessary to help them heal," said Brenda Wiese, Grief Center Coordinator. "And, of course, we'll make sure the kids also participate in recreational and other fun activities."