Grand Junction, CO – HopeWest is pleased to introduce Dr. Vicky Mathwig, MD, as a hospice and palliative medicine physician. Dr. Mathwig comes to HopeWest with a wealth of experience as an exceptional physician, board-certified in Family Medicine. “I’m excited...
Rhythms for Africa, a concert benefiting HopeWest’s sister hospice in rural Tanzania, will give members in our community the opportunity to support a meaningful cause all while enjoying the musical talent of Hazel Miller, accompanied by Dana Marsh on keyboard and Rich...
HopeWest celebrated the generosity of our supporters with the company of more than 270 guests during the annual Spring Swing event in Plateau Valley. The gala, themed “The Great Outdoors,” was held on Saturday, April 13 at the Mesa Community Center and was brought to...
The results are in and HopeWest and Heirlooms for Hospice made quite a splash. We are grateful to serve such a generous and supportive community. Thank you to The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction and those who voted for our organization. Heirlooms for Hospice • Best...
On April 11, Independent Sector, in partnership with IMPLAN, announced that the latest estimated value of a volunteer hour is $25.43. In 2018, HopeWest volunteers contributed 78,685 hours of work and based on this national figure, these hours equal more than $2...
Four years ago, Ron Ferguson started volunteering at Heirlooms for Hospice, an upscale resale store, where he worked in the warehouse repurposing furniture and other items to be sold in the store. He’s made headboards into benches, old TV cabinets into entryway...
Dear Friends of HopeWest, I write to you as a mother, a bereaved friend, and a Coloradoan. My family’s life has been deeply impacted by the HopeWest youth bereavement program. By integrating art therapy into their grief support offerings for children, HopeWest...
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. In recognition of this month, a proclamation to the City of Grand Junction, Montrose, Collbran and multiple municipals in Delta County were presented to HopeWest. The people across western Colorado have created a...
Above photo (left to right): Dr. Todd Cote, Dr. Holly Yang, Dr. Katie Neuendorf, Dr. Rodney Tucker, Dr. Ellissa Tiller, Dr. Drew Rosielle, Dr. Laura Shoemaker. Dr. Ellissa Tiller, joined physician leaders from across the nation at the American Association of Hospice...
For those experiencing grief, the holidays can be a difficult time of the year. You may feel angry when you see others celebrating or you may feel deep sadness when finding a gift that would have been perfect for the loved one who has died. Our HopeWest Adult...
