Our passionate community of volunteers often go above and beyond for our patients. Just like HopeWest Delta County volunteer, Dave Armlovich. Since early 2019, Dave has been providing companionship and respite to many of our HopeWest patients. Recently, he was...
A team of HopeWest Grand Junction nurses recently attended a collage art class together. The class was held at the Ferris Care Center. Studies show the arts can play an extraordinary role in building the resilience of professional caregivers. Our team of nurses,...
Volunteering Changes the World — One Creative Project at a Time In 2002, after the death of his partner, Montrose volunteer Ron knew that he wanted to get involved. “Hospice helped us so much and what they did for my partner and me – well, let’s just say it’s an honor...
Deeply grateful, absolutely amazing, incredible and excellent … I read these words of gratitude expressed by families about the care they received with us and it’s one of the best parts of my job. The thank you note below is a true testament to the profound...
Fall is in the air for sure. As we scurry around with all of our activities each day, it is nice every once in a while to stop, slow down and reflect on the important things. I had the opportunity to do just that when I recently sat down with one of my mentors and...
Thank you for being part of HopeWest’s extraordinary journey. We are so fortunate to have the unwavering support of the communities we serve. You, our supporters, rally together to positively impact our friends and neighbors bringing our services to anyone in need....
May is filled with excitement as kids are racing to start summer, new graduates are anxious to begin that next step and everything is starting to bloom. It is the same at HopeWest as each day seems to bring something new. This edition of News to Friends is a glimpse...
March is such a wonderful time of year! Everything appears to be new again as the change in weather is welcomed after the cold of winter. The early blooms fill each of us with anticipation of what is yet to come. So much has happened in the first few months of this...
Happy New Year! After a crazy 2016 to say the least, I am sure we are all ready for a little normalcy in 2017. What I do know is that we all better hit the ground running as time just seems to be going faster and faster. As I (and most people) do, I am starting the...
Each November we celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care Month! It is a wonderful opportunity to bring our care to the forefront and show what an amazing impact it has on those who are touched by the services we provide. In celebration of National Hospice and...
