Patient Stories/News

January 26, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors David Sullivan, U.S. Army

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. David Sullivan, U.S. Army Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country. As veterans come under our care, we are honored to give them a Quilt of Valor. Quilts of Valor (QOV) is an organization that honors […]
January 8, 2024

Making Dreams Come True

Most have heard of Make-A-Wish Foundation – making dreams of ill children come to fruition. A few have heard of the Dream Foundation – offering inspiration, comfort, and closure to terminally ill adults and their families. Throughout the past 29 years, the Dream Foundation has given life to more than […]
January 2, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors Henry “Hank” Toering, US Army

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. Henry “Hank” Toering, US Army Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country. As veterans come under our care, we are honored to give them a Quilt of Valor. Quilts of Valor (QOV) is an organization that […]
December 18, 2023

VNA & Blue Water Hospice Celebrates a Week of Awards

Each year we celebrate our employees during Awards week. The agency honors several staff and volunteers with the Volunteer of the Year, Leader of the Year, Bess MacCulloch, Dr. Elmore Shoudy, and Kindness awards, and this year the Lifetime Award. The 2023 winners are… Volunteer of the Year – Given […]
November 16, 2023

VNA & Blue Water Hospice kicks off annual Light Up a Life campaign

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) & Blue Water Hospice introduced Light Up a Life as a way for the community to remember and honor loved ones. “Our Light Up a Life campaign came about as a special way for family and friends of current or former patients to pay tribute to […]