Patient Stories/News - Page 23 of 25 - Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice

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 […]

July 1, 2020

Why I Volunteer – Lynnette Clouse

After taking a tour of the Blue Water Hospice Home, I knew I wanted to be a part of this organization. My dog, Madi, and I enjoy visiting and bringing a smile to the faces of patients and their families. Lynnette Clouse and Madi have been VNA & Blue Water […]

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 […]

June 11, 2020

Why I Volunteer – Joyce Fairbank

I volunteer to say “Thank you” to Blue Water Hospice, not only for giving excellent care to my husband during this difficult time, but also for giving me support and hope after he passed. I was in the grief support group for a year. I don’t know if I could […]

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 […]

May 8, 2020

When no one is looking…

By Bob Wynkoop I used to love standing outside the door and watching my young children. They had no idea that I was there, and there was certainly something pure and beautiful in the innocence of their childhood play. They had not yet learned to be inhibited, they were simply […]

May 5, 2020

Nurses Week – the ‘Year of the Nurse’ is celebrated May 6-12

Ask a nurse why they chose this field, most will say “I wanted to help people”. This choice has never been more important in our lifetime than it is right now. During these last several weeks, we’ve heard nurses referred to as: heroes without capes, rock stars, and miracle workers. […]

January 14, 2020

VNA awards staff at annual meeting

At the annual meeting, Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice (VNA/BWH) awarded three staff members with service awards. The awards are named after long-time employees who made an impact on the organization. Bess MacCulloch Award for Outstanding Community Service –Named after the founder, Bess MacCulloch. She founded the organization […]