Stories Archives - Blue Water Home Care & Hospice

August 4, 2025

VNA & Blue Water Hospice achieves endorsement for Veteran care

Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice has achieved Level 1 Partner status with the We Honor Veterans partner program. The mission of We Honor Veterans is to establish an enduring network of hospice and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) professionals, Veterans, volunteers, and other interested organizations working together to provide quality services through the end of life care for Veterans.

July 18, 2025

Local credit union staff beautify Hospice Home

Yesterday, staff from Advia Credit Union came to the Blue Water Hospice Home ready to work. VNA & Blue Water Hospice welcomed 11 Advia employees as they volunteered their time and weeded around the Tom Lock Observatory. While most of the volunteers were from the Blue Water Area, they persuaded […]

July 7, 2025

Another successful River Run

Each year VNA & Blue Water Hospice hosts the River Run in Marysville Park. Funds raised benefit charity care at the agency, ensuring all patients receive care, regardless of their financial standing. The first run was held in 1985 and has become one of the premiere runs in the Blue […]

June 1, 2025

Angela chats with Paul on CTV

VNA & Blue Water Hospice President and CEO Angela DeLaere talks with Paul Dingeman on CTV’s FOCUS television show to discuss the many activities happening at the agency this summer. They discuss the annual River Run, the new Telephone of the Wind, Huron Lady Classy Cruise fundraiser, and the partnership […]

May 31, 2025

CFO Mary Krestik Retires after 34 years

Mary Krestik, CFO and VP of Finance at VNA & Blue Water Hospice has retired after 34 years. Mary began her career at VNABWH in 1991 as Biller Clerk, working her way up to the position of CFO & VP of Finance. She has had a role in many areas of the […]

May 30, 2025

A busy summer of activities with Thumbcoast.tv

VNA & Blue Water Hospice President and CEO Angela DeLaere and Volunteer Coordinator Heidi Benner stopped by Thumbcoast.tv to discuss with Josh Chapman the many agency activities this summer – such as River Run, Telephone of the Wind, Huron Lady Classy Cruise, Detroit Tigers partnership, and much more! Click here to watch […]

May 26, 2025

Local organizations help beautify Blue Water Hospice Home

The people and organizations of the Blue Water Area are very generous – giving of their time, money, goods, etc. and VNA & Blue Water Hospice is grateful. Last week, Timbers Tree Service (St. Clair) and DTE Energy displayed that generosity. Timbers Tree Service donated two loads of mulch to the Blue Water Hospice […]

May 22, 2025

Angela on Paul Miller Show

VNA & Blue Water Hospice President and CEO Angela DeLaere chatted with Paul Miller on WPHM 1380. They discussed the annual River Run, the new Telephone of the Wind for grieving loved ones, fundraisers – Huron Lady Classy Cruise and Detroit Tigers games, and so much more! Listen to the […]

May 13, 2025

VNA & Blue Water Hospice hosts night aboard Huron Lady II fundraiser

Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice is hosting a “Classy Cruise” aboard the Huron Lady II on Thursday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will take in the beautiful views of the St. Clair River while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres and swaying to the smooth sounds of […]