HopeWest, a leading nonprofit healthcare organization serving Colorado’s Western Slope, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Schoomaker as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Schoomaker succeeds former HopeWest CFO of 26-years, Sarah Walsh, who is...
As the colorful leaves fall gently to the ground, we are reminded that change is a natural part of life. But what happens when that change is the loss of someone we love? Children, just like adults, experience grief, but they often face unique challenges in...
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to celebrate and raise awareness about the life-changing services that offer comfort and support to individuals and their families facing serious illness and end of life. Hospice and palliative care play...
Sonya’s story is a special one, where volunteering at Heirlooms for Hospice has allowed her to honor the legacy of her mother, Faith. It all began when Sonya’s father was in hospice care with HopeWest. After his passing, Sonya’s mother decided to volunteer...
HopeWest Delta is honored to be the recipient of a $2,500 grant from the Walmart Local Community Grants Team and Delta Walmart. This generous grant will further strengthen the HopeWest Kids program, providing crucial support to grieving children and teens in the Delta...
HopeWest, a leading provider of exceptional healthcare and support services, is proud to announce the second anniversary of its innovative Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Since its inception, HopeWest PACE has been dedicated to enhancing the...
HopeWest is thrilled to welcome Sandy Knapton, RN, as the new Director of the Ferris Care Center. Sandy brings over 35 years of diverse nursing and leadership experience to this crucial role. Her background spans emergency medicine, homecare, and rehab/hospice care,...
Moral injury, a term that makes many of us tilt our head in curiosity, is a surprisingly important topic within our community. Scott Hogue, the Chaplain at HopeWest, is hosting an open seminar on this subject, and here’s why it matters. Moral injury occurs when...
HopeWest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tracy Barrios as the new Director of Clinical Services. With her extensive background in nursing leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care,...
HopeWest has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes...
