Conversations with Kathy's House
by Gerry Steele is a Kathy’s House ally and healthcare communication professional. For more than a decade, she's had the privilege to share the experiences of individuals going through life-changing…
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Kathy's House Staff share letters of thanks from our Guests
Kathy's House Staff share letters of thanks from our Guests
About this podcast
Welcome to Conversations with Kathy’s House where we’ll explore how to support families who are experiencing personal illness or the serious illness of a loved one - one of life’s most stressful situations. Learn more at kathys-house.org.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- Kathy's House Staff share letters of thanks from our Guests · 11 minIt's our annual podcast of gratitude. Kathy's House staff read thank you letters we've received from past guests reminding us of the importance of our mission. Kathy’s House…
- Derek Goodman, Kathy's House President & CEO Shares His First Impressions & Looks to the Future · 16 minIn August, the Kathy’s House board of directors announced that Derek Goodman joined the organization as its new President & CEO. Derek brings nearly 25 years of experience…
- So Much More than a Roof Over Our Heads, It's a Place of Comfort · 19 minVicki Baker's friend Janet was a wealth of resources when Vicki was diagnosed and being treated for Pancreatic Cancer in Arkansas. Not only did she recommend Froedtert & the…
- When Families Need Help, Kathy's House Delivers · 31 minAnn Bitter shares some of the moments from the journey she, her husband and their family have been through that led them to Kathy's House when Colton, her 26-year old son, had a…
- A Special Anniversary Episode: Kathy's House Celebrates 25 Years · 30 minKathy's House is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! The story starts with heartbreak: Kathy Vogel Kuettner passed away from cancer. Just one year later, her parents, Judy and Dick…
- Episode 31: Kathy's sister, Susan Vogel, shares a very special perspective · 22 minSusan Vogel, Kathy's sister, shares memories of their life together and Kathy's legacy today. Kathy’s House is the Milwaukee area’s only hospital guest house that accommodates…
- Episode 30: Brian and Estelle's stays at Kathy's House started in 2009 · 24 minBrian and Estelle Hermes join us from Michigan. Brian’s been receiving care in Milwaukee for pancreatic cancer since 2009 and stayed at Kathy’s House quite a number of times. In…
- Episode 29: Through Their Little Eyes: Kids and Kathy's House · 27 minDid you know that children find comfort at Kathy’s House? A family doesn’t stop “being” just because parents are away seeking life-saving care. In fact, the love of a child is a…
- Episode 28: Gratitude & Thanks from our Guests · 9 minKathy's House staff and volunteers read thank you letters from past guests reminding us of the importance of our mission. Kathy’s House exists because of the generosity of its…
- Episode 27: Dancing To A New Life Tune · 25 minDavid and Melissa Kelly traveled from Timonium, Maryland, to Kathy's House and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network after Melissa was diagnosed with a…
- Episode 26: From Recipients to Champions: How Dan and Nancy Became Advocates for Kathy's House · 20 minDan and Nancy Pollack were guests at Kathy's House when Nancy was treated for pancreatic cancer. They found that by opening up and sharing with and learning from others, their…
- Episode 25: Lean and Mighty Kathy's House Staff Take to the Mic to Share Their "Whys" · 23 minWhat does it take to provide a world-class experience for the guests at Kathy's House? It takes a lean and mighty staff, it takes committed volunteers and it takes all of our…
- Episode 24: The Art of Caregiving · 17 minCindy Bielefeldt finds balance, joy and community in creating art. So much so, that when she found herself at Kathy’s House for 6 weeks while her husband was receiving treatment…
- Episode 23: Rusty and Linda Konkol from Amherst Junction · 14 minRussel “Rusty” Konkol, is 70 years old, was born and raised in Amherst Junction, WI, population 377. He and his wife Linda, a retired nurse, raised 5 boys and a girl on the…
- Episode 22: Bingo Night! · 17 minSheila and Gerald, guests at Kathy's House, wanted to find a way to build community during their stay. They came up with bingo night, a monthly event to bring guests together to…
- Episode 21: Guests' Gratitude Shared By Our Team · 15 minThis year alone, thanks to our donors, we have supported 1,366 families. Each guest who stays with us experiences firsthand the wave of kindness and comfort from volunteers…
- Episode 20: Renee Stadtler, Kathy's House Volunteer for 16 years · 16 minRenee Stadler, a Kathy's House volunteer for sixteen years, shares her experiences as a volunteer and a caregiver. While volunteering, she worked as a respiratory therapist, as a…
- Episode 19: When You Have to Travel For Brain Surgery · 28 minAlyssa, Jackie, Jen and Dr. Dan Heffez, neurosurgeon with the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, join us on the podcast. The same diagnosis brought them…
- Episode 18: Meet Kathy's House Newest Addition: Kim Lamansky, CEO · 15 minThis past March, the Kathy’s House board of directors announced that Kim Lamansky joined the organization as its new President & CEO. Lamansky brings a wealth of experience and…
- Episode 17: Cascading Encouragement · 23 minCascading encouragement are the words Tom and Carol Titzkowski use to describe the feeling at Kathy's House. They join us from their home in Combined Locks, located about 30…
