Patient Stories/News

February 15, 2023

Quilts of Valor honors William McNabb, U.S. Navy

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

Quilts of Valor honors Steve McMahan, U.S. Army

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 […]
January 24, 2023

High School students provide a home for wildlife at Blue Water Hospice Home

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School in Marine City requires students to complete a service project that will benefit the community as part of religion class. CJ Miller and Brendan Carnaghi contemplated what project to do when they thought of VNA & Blue Water Hospice.
December 27, 2022

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. The 2022 winners are… Volunteer of the Year – Given to an active volunteer who has […]
October 24, 2022

A sit down with WGRT: Debunking the Myths of Hospice Care

VNA President & CEO Angela DeLaere sat down with WGRTs Jessie Weigand to discuss hospice care and the upcoming hospice education event.
October 2, 2022

John Green honored for his service by Quilts of Valor

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, […]
September 23, 2022

Shining Star – Lacey T., RN, Home Health

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. Let’s get to know Lacey! Lacey is an RN in the Home Health division. She has been with VNA since October 2017, but […]
September 23, 2022

Shining Star – Cathy T., Volunteer, Blue Water Hospice Home

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. Let’s get to know Cathy! Cathy is a volunteer at the Blue Water Hospice Home. She has been with VNA & Blue Water […]
September 23, 2022

Shining Star – Beckie R., RN, Private Duty

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. Let’s get to know Beckie! Beckie is an RN in the Private Duty division. She has worked at VNA since September 2018 but […]