Honoring Gary Through the Sound of a Legacy
Honoring Gary Through the Sound of a Legacy By Corrine McCallum | October 29, 2025
When Gary was admitted to Ecumen Hospice, he shared a heartfelt wish; he wanted his heartbeat recorded and paired with music as a legacy for his grandson, with whom he was very close.
Just a few days later, as Gary's health declined rapidly, the Ecumen Hospice music therapist…
Ecumen Begins Search for its Next President and CEO
Ecumen Begins Search for its Next President and CEO By Jennifer A. McDonough | October 31, 2025
In August, President and CEO Shelley Kendrick announced her plans to retire from Ecumen sometime during the first quarter of 2026 following seven years in the role. Since joining the organization as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations in 2012, Shelley…
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Harvey’s Green Thumb and Big Heart
Harvey's Green Thumb and Big Heart By Corrine McCallum | October 27, 2025
When Harvey moved into Ecumen Pathstone last year, he, like so many others, worried about what he might be giving up. His sprawling gardens, his 20-year-old geraniums, and his greenhouses full of propagations and seedlings had been a part of his life for decades.
Instead of focusing on what he…
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Celebrating Sister Janelle Sietsema During Spiritual Care Week
Celebrating Sister Janelle Sietsema During Spiritual Care Week By Corrine McCallum | October 21, 2025
This Spiritual Care Week, we are proud to honor the compassionate presence of Sister Janelle Sietsema, Chaplain and Benedictine Sister of St. Joseph, MN. For over 11 years, Sister Janelle has been a steady and comforting presence within our Ecumen St. Benedict's community in…
A Surprise Visitor with a Wagging Tail, and a Heartwarming Reunion at Ecumen Lakeview Commons
By Corrine McCallum | October 17, 2025
Recently, something unexpected and heartwarming unfolded right in the front lobby of Ecumen Lakeview Commons, and it all started with a surprise guest on four legs.
A family member had just arrived to visit her grandma when a small, sweet dog darted in through the front doors alongside her. The pup didn’t belong to her, or…
A Painting with Purpose from Shelley Kendrick’s Office
A Painting with Purpose from Shelley Kendrick’s Office By Corrine McCallum | October 7, 2025
If you step into Ecumen President and CEO, Shelley Kendrick’s office, one of the first things you’ll notice is a vibrant, abstract painting hanging on the wall. At first glance, it might look like a piece from a modern art gallery, but the real beauty lies in the story behind it.
The…
Abiitan Mill City – Independent Living
INDEPENDENT LIVING GREET THE DAY WITH ANOTHER ADVENTURE Welcome home to an active community just moments from restaurants, shops, performing arts, and seemingly endless paved trails winding through the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park. Our Independent Living community for adults 55 years and better offers all the benefits of maintenance-free living with access to personalized…
Abiitan Mill City – Join Our Team
JOIN OUR TEAM BE YOURSELF AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS Joining the Abiitan Mill City team is a sure way to make someone’s day every day, including yours. Our parent company, Ecumen, is one of the leading nonprofit senior housing and care services providers in the nation and offers a variety of work opportunities and career paths. So, whether you have prior experience or not,…