Stories
February 15, 2023
Like most young men, William McNabb admired and respected those in the military. He knew one day he wanted to serve his country and do his part. At the onset of World War II, William was just a young teenager. Throughout the war, he felt the calling to serve his […]
February 9, 2023
A Quilt of Valor is presented to any soldier or veteran from any branch of the military. It is to show our support and gratitude for their sacrifice to their country. At VNA & Blue Water Hospice, we strive to recognize any veteran that comes under our care. This presentation […]
October 2, 2022
Like any young adult, John wanted to see the world and determined to do that he would join the U.S. Air Force. Because of his skills, he was trained as a jet mechanic. In the service, mechanics go where their jet goes, therefore, he has been to Germany, Philippines, Japan, […]
August 8, 2022
Doru Bali, MD, FACEP, HMDC, was recently granted the prestigious Hospice Medical Director Certified (HMDC) credential by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. Dr. Bali serves as Medical Director at Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice. This recognition is a result of required clinical and leadership hospice experience, a […]
December 22, 2021
Port Huron, MI – Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice is partnering with the Detroit Lions to raise funds. Lions fans are encouraged to purchase tickets for the Sunday, January 9 game vs Green Bay Packers through this special link. For every $25 ticket purchased through this link, $5 […]
December 21, 2021
Tom Paull was named 2021 Volunteer of the Year. A volunteer since 2019, Tom is a Companion Volunteer. He sits with patients and families – listening, talking… being a kind presence in the Blue Water Hospice Home. Several staff echoed the sentiment that Tom “is invaluable to the Hospice Home…what he […]
December 21, 2021
Port Huron, MI – Each year we celebrate our employees during Awards Week. The agency honors several staff and volunteers with Volunteer of the Year, Leader of the Year, Bess MacCulloch, and Dr. Elmore Shoudy awards. In addition, a little competition between staff with gingerbread house and door decorating contests… […]
November 16, 2021
Port Huron, MI – 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 […]
November 10, 2021
Just in time for Veterans Day…104-year-old Elmer Ulseth was honored for his service in World War II with a Quilt of Valor while many Blue Water Hospice staff looked on.