Hospice House Board of Directors

All of our leaders have been touched by hospice and know the value of expert, compassionate care.

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Meet Our Leadership

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No one dies alone at Hospice House, and our Board of Directors leads the organization in sound financial practices and in making ethical decisions to ensure we are here for generations to come.

Hospice House Board of Directors

James Summerfelt, M. Ed., MSPT, Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Visiting Nurse Association

Theresa Franco, RN, MSN, Vice Chair
Executive VP, Cancer Services/Radiology/Imaging
Nebraska Medical Center

Josie Abboud, RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE
VP, Chief Operating Officer
Methodist Hospital

William Dinsmoor, BSBA, MBA, Ph.D.
Senior Healthcare Executive
FMB Group, LLC

Shari Flowers, JD
VP, Compliance
Methodist Heath System

Devin Fox, MD
Chief Medical Officer
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy

Melissa Johnson, MD
CHI Palliative Care Physician

Joanie Kush, RN, MS, CHA
VP, Hospice, Palliative Care, & Pharmacy
Visiting Nurse Association

Robert Langdon, Jr., MD, FACP
Physician, Medical Oncology
Nebraska Cancer Specialists

Rosemary Lebeda
Director, Planned Giving
Lauritzen Gardens

Heather Morgan, MD
Physician, Geriatric Medicine Specialist
Lakeside Alegent Creighton Clinic

Carole Patrick
VP, Development & Communication
Visiting Nurse Association

Lisa Schmitz, RN
Regional VP, Operations
Nebraska/Iowa/Arkansas
CHI Health at Home

Yungpo Bernard Su, MD, FACP
Physician, Oncology/Hematology
Nebraska Cancer Specialists

Becki Swanson, RN, BSN, MSHA, OCN
Division Director, Oncology Services
CHI Health

Jackie Thielen, MSN, RN, APRN-NP
Program Director, Methodist Palliative Care
Methodist Hospital

The Hospice House Diary

The end of someone’s life is a sacred time. Contact us if you’d like to honor your loved one’s journey by sharing their Hospice House story here.
Call us At: 402.343.8600 Submit your story online

Words can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for all that you did to comfort my mother in her final days. My family and I felt your love and comfort the entire time my mother was there.

Anonymous

I appreciate what a calm, warm home you provided to her and our family during a challenging transition time.

Anonymous

Very happy and relieved that my father spent his last week at Josie Harper Hospice House. Not only did the staff help my father become comfortable, they helped me through this process.

Anonymous

Hospice House was Mom’s last home and it truly felt like a place of love and peace. Your staff became close friends – sharing in Mom’s care and support.

Anonymous

Dad often told us how much he liked the birds, fish, food, Mass, and watching his grandchildren play in the playhouse. And I almost forgot Cookie Day!

Anonymous

The staff and volunteers made Mom feel so loved and special. They took the time to talk with her. Each time I would visit she would tell me something new about those who cared for her.

Anonymous

From the first day Dad arrived, our family knew that he was going to get the best care. It was so comforting to us all knowing he was valued comfortable.

Anonymous

Dad spent the last few weeks of his life at Hospice House. We hope the staff realizes how profoundly they touched our lives with their kindness and compassion during an extremely emotional chapter of our lives.

Anonymous

Tender love, peace and tranquility abound. They have a tender touch that gives family all the understanding needed during a stressful time with their loved one.

Carolyn Peck