Recognizing Our Veterans

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 experience. The group is a partnership with VAMC and other veteran organizations to provide end-of-life services to our heroes.

Being a member of the national program helps build professional capacity to provide quality care for those who have served our country, provides networking opportunities with other participating hospices, and encourages development of best practices for providing care.

“We recognize those who served and genuinely appreciate the sacrifices they made for this country. At HopeWest we understand that veterans may have unique needs as they age, and we are honored that they come to us for care. Our staff and volunteers are provided with ongoing education to better serve our veteran patients,” said Lisa Ortner, HopeWest Director of Volunteer Services.

Upon admission, each HopeWest Veteran patient who wishes to be acknowledged will receive special recognition including:
• A patriotic quilt handmade by volunteers
• A commemorative service with a special pinning ceremony
• A special gift on Veterans Day in November to honor them for their services

Flags are placed at both campuses in Grand Junction on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Veterans Day to honor those who have served. Offices in Delta, Meeker, Montrose, and Plateau Valley also commemorate those dates in other ways and have designated parking at HopeWest buildings to honor our cherished veterans.