August 3, 2020
My name is Tommy and I am a Certified Therapy Dog. I love to volunteer at Blue Water Hospice Home because I like to see the surprise followed by smiles when I (a big yellow dog) walk in to say "HI".
July 31, 2020
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Paula worked many years in oncology. She liked helping these patients, but felt she could be more beneficial to someone at the end […]
July 31, 2020
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Judy has worked in healthcare for 35 years, in facilities both large and small. She prefers working in smaller, more close-knit organizations. “Our […]
July 31, 2020
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Jeannie was first introduced to VNA & Blue Water Hospice during a fundraiser in 2011. A friend’s niece had passed away, and they […]
July 31, 2020
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. While working in a long-term care facility, Jackie regularly worked with hospice nurses. She noticed how the nurses cared for patients during their […]
July 31, 2020
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. After high school, Carrie was accepted into the physical therapy program at U of M, unfortunately, the program was put on hiatus before […]
July 31, 2020
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Prior to coming to VNA & Blue Water Hospice, Amanda worked at a long-term care facility, but found she needed something more fulfilling […]
July 14, 2020
Brian was very young when he had his first heart attack, only 34 years old. In July 2010, Brian married the love of his life, Vickie. Just five months later, in December, he suffered his first heart attack while attending a college class. Over the next nine years, he would […]
July 11, 2020
Quilts of Valor Foundation is an organization that recognizes veterans for their dedication, sacrifice, and service to our country. Veterans who stay at the Blue Water Hospice Home are honored for their service with a handmade quilt, Quilts of Valor certificate, and a special presentation. “It’s because of these brave […]