Alyssa Grythe is the Director of Care Services, overseeing Bereavement Services, Patient Experience, and Volunteer Services across 10 Midwest states. She provides strategic leadership to teams focused on delivering compassionate, person-centered care and supporting patients, families and bereaved individuals throughout their care journey.
Alyssa holds a degree in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas and is a Certified Grief Support Specialist through the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is passionate about enhancing the patient and family experience and strengthening programs that foster compassionate, meaningful connections at every stage of care.
After significant loss, many people wonder if what they’re feeling is normal. Grief can feel overwhelming, unpredictable and all-consuming. Often, even simple daily tasks can suddenly feel unbearable. Grief […]
After experiencing loss, many people use the terms grief and mourning interchangeably. While they’re closely connected, they’re not the same. Understanding the difference between grief and mourning can help […]
Handling grief in moments of isolation can be difficult, especially when bereavement services end or when support systems are limited. For many caregivers, this point can feel particularly disorienting. […]