Patient Stories/News

April 23, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors Julie Varady, U.S. Air Force

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. Julie Varady, US Air Force Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor her service to our country. Julie is a Blue Water Hospice Home volunteer! We were honored to present her with a Quilt of Valor at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Thank […]
April 10, 2024

Thumbcoast.tv highlights VNA & BWH’s annual River Run

Angela DeLaere chatted with Thumbcoast.tv host Josh Chapman about the annual River Run. The run is always the first Saturday in June at Marysville Park. Funds raised from the run provides funding for those who need care, regardless of their financial situation.
April 9, 2024

Shining Star – Rebecca 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. Rebecca is a CENA at the Blue Water Hospice Home. She has been at the agency since September 2019. Chasity recognized Rebecca as a Shining Star!  […]
April 9, 2024

Shining Star – Mary G.

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. Mary is a volunteer at the Blue Water Hospice Home. She started with the agency in October 2023. Heidi recognized Mary as a Shining Star!  “Mary […]
April 9, 2024

Shining Star – Jessica S.

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. Jessica is a registered nurse at the Blue Water Hospice Home. She has been at the agency since August 2023. Chasity recognized Jessica as a Shining Star!  “Jessica has been […]
April 9, 2024

Shining Star – Beth 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. Beth is the Intake Coordinator at VNA & BWH. She has been with the agency since May 2023. Jeannie recognized Beth as a Shining Star!  “Beth […]
April 9, 2024

Shining Star – Amanda 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. Amanda is a CENA within the Hospice Community Division at VNA & BWH and started with the agency in July 2023.  Jennifer recognized Amanda as a […]
February 24, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors John William Cox, U.S. Air Force

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. John Cox, US Air Force Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country.John was an Aircraft Electrician and reached the rank of Master Sergeant. He served a total of 35 years including four years active duty (April 1962 […]