Patient Stories/News - Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice

August 15, 2024

Testimonial – Nora C.

“I was in the hospital. By the time I was released the next day, I was set up at home with a hospital bed, walker, and a physical therapist to get me back to my normal active life. I loved being able to ask questions and being a partner in […]

August 14, 2024

Testimonial – Barbara S.

“I would like to thank all of the people that helped me take care of my father throughout his illness. Everyone I spoke with were genuinely kind and caring. I can’t say thank you enough for all you did for him and the support I received as well. You are […]

July 29, 2024

VNA & Blue Water Hospice has earned the 2023 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Caregiver Satisfaction Award

Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice (VNA & Blue Water Hospice) has been has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2023 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program was created […]

July 23, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors spouses for their service – Richard & Wanda Cooley, U.S. Navy

We had the privilege of honoring two heroes! Husband and wife, Richard & Wanda Cooley, both U.S. Navy Veterans, were each presented with a Quilt of Valor. These are handmade, one-of-a-kind quilts honoring their service to our country. Richard enlisted in the Navy in 1969 after graduation from high school. As he says, “I didn’t know […]

July 17, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors Robert Poole, U.S. Army & U.S. Merchant Marines

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. Robert Poole, US Army & US Merchant MarineVeteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country. We were honored to present Robert with a Quilt of Valor while surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Robert! Quilts of Valor (QOV) is an […]

July 17, 2024

Shining Star – Jeanette B.

VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff & volunteers quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Jeanette is a registered nurse in the Private Duty Home Care division. She has been with VNA & Blue Water Hospice for 17 […]

July 17, 2024

Shining Star – Claudia A.

VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff & volunteers quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Claudia has been a volunteer at VNABWH since 2022. She crochets holiday décor for patients and staff to enjoy. She is also a […]

July 17, 2024

Shining Star – Barb M.

VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff & volunteers quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Barb is a registered nurse at the Blue Water Hospice Home. She has been with VNA & Blue Water Hospice for two years. […]

July 17, 2024

Shining Star – Aubrey J.

VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff & volunteers quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Aubrey is a registered nurse and the Home Health Clinical Supervisor. She has been with the agency since 2022. When asked why she […]