Patient Stories/News

July 31, 2020

Shining Star – Amanda Whitmore

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 31, 2020

Shining Star – Cindy Wisdom

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. Cindy has been at the Blue Water Hospice Home for almost two years; however, she has been with VNA for more than nine […]
July 14, 2020

Local organizations partner to provide care and peace of mind

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 – Theodore Wessel, US Army

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 […]
July 10, 2020

Why I Volunteer – Susan Heuft

Why I volunteer… That’s a good question that friends and family often ask me. Especially to be involved in hospice. The more important question for me is “Did I make a difference?”. I have made my life’s calling about service to others. At the end of the day, before I […]
June 19, 2020

Why I Volunteer – Mary & Tom Paull

After previous volunteer experience at a hospice in Livonia, we were very excited to learn about BWHH. Some people would think it odd to get excited about hospice, but both my husband and I were happy to hear about the opportunities so close to our new home. My husband enjoys […]
May 21, 2020

Quilts of Valor – Robert Fochtman, US Navy

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 […]