Meerdink serves patients, communities with pet therapy
Rob Meerdink has been recognized as Orange City Area Home Health & Hospice Honored Volunteer. Meerdink serves as the organization’s Pet Therapist. In 2015, he logged over 92 visits and 500 miles serving hospice patients and their families in the area. In addition to providing pet therapy for Orange City Area Home Health & Hospice – a department of Orange City Area Health System — Meerdink is the pet therapist for Sanford Sheldon Hospice, the Orange City Public Library, Orange City Elementary School, the Sioux Center Library, and Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City. “Rob goes above the call of duty for his patients and families,” said Emily Fischer, hospice social worker and volunteer coordinator. “He is always ready and willing to offer his time and energy to assist those in need. He is touching lives and bringing joy all across Siouxland.” Meerdink will be recognized as Honored Volunteer at the Iowa Hospice Organization Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on September 23, 2016, in Ankeny, Iowa.
