Volunteers Contribute to Meaningful and Memorable HopeWest Experiences
HopeWest volunteers carry great responsibility. Not only do they fill gaps in the needs of our organization, serving those facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief, but most importantly, their contributions expand on the exceptional care experienced by the...
HopeWest Announces New Chief Financial Officer Carter R. Bair, MBA
Carter Bair, MBA, joined the HopeWest executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience in health and human services. In his new role, Bair will oversee financial operations, compliance, strategic planning, and information systems...
Concluding a National, Competitive Search, HopeWest Announces its Next Chief Executive Officer
Deneen Silva, MSN has accepted a position as HopeWest’s next President & CEO beginning in February of 2025 HopeWest is pleased to announce Deneen Silva, MSN has accepted the position as the nonprofit’s incoming president & CEO. Silva will step into her new...
We Honor Veterans 2024 Annual Report
HopeWest participates in the We Honor Veterans program. It is a national group of hospice organizations on a mission to learn how to serve Veterans through the challenges they may be facing from illness, isolation, or traumatic life experiences. The group is a...
Handling the Holidays While Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
The holiday season, a time of celebration and togetherness, can also be emotionally challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. “One thing you can do is take some time to sit down, make a flexible plan, and write it out so you can refer to it later,...
HopeWest Announces New Chief People Officer Kirstin Guptill, MHRM, SHRM-SCP
Kirstin Guptill joins the HopeWest executive leadership team, bringing more than a decade of experience in the human resources realm to her role as Chief People Officer (CPO.) In this role, Guptill, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, is responsible for leading and further developing our...
HopeWest Raises Awareness for Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month—a time to highlight the importance of comfort for those facing serious illness and to celebrate the compassionate care provided by HopeWest teams. Our dedicated professionals ensure that patients and their...
HopeWest Chaplains Help Patients Find Strength Through Spiritual Support
Finding calm among the storm – HopeWest chaplains assist patients and their loved ones to find calm, hope, and strength through emotional and spiritual support while facing end-of-life challenges. Chaplains, part of the larger hospice care team, listen to and guide...