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Fire Chief takes One Last Ride in Fire Truck
Chief Emeritus Selby Jacobs, now an in-home patient of Blue Ridge Hospice, got his wish of one last ride in a fire truck on Thursday. Wearing his uniform and riding shotgun in the Orkney Springs Fire Engine, Jacobs was joined by his daughter, Melissa Young, his Blue Ridge Hospice care team, and members of the Orkeny Springs, Shenandoah County, and Conicville Fire and Rescue Stations. “Our job is to leave the world a little better [...]
Surviving the Holidays After Losing a Loved One
When a loved one dies and condolence visits from family and friends have dwindled, often the bereaved are left trying to piece their lives back together. For those grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. Blue Ridge Hospice’s Grief Support Staff is offering workshops in Winchester and Front Royal throughout November designed to help individuals and families prepare for a holiday season without their loved one. All [...]
17th Annual Butterfly Run a Great Success
Blue Ridge Hospice, through the generosity of its sponsors, hosted its 17th Annual Butterfly Run 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19th, starting at 9 a.m. at the State Arboretum in Boyce, Virginia. The event attracted close to 300 participants of all ages. Participants included families; beginner, intermediate, and serious runners; and walkers of all kinds. Each participant received a t-shirt and enjoyed refreshments and activities at the finish line festival. The 5K was a gorgeous [...]
How Families are Impacted by Blue Ridge Hospice
Honoring The Steyart Family Our deepest thanks and gratitude go out to The Steyart Family for sharing their personal family story about their precious son, Shaun, who was a beloved Blue Ridge Hospice patient for his end of life care. The courage, hope, faith, and love the Steyart Family shares is a testament to their love of Shaun and their commitment to providing him the greatest end of life quality care possible. The team at Blue [...]
National Healthcare Decisions Day
An annual effort to educate and empower the public about the importance of advance care planning. The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization is promoting National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16) to inspire, educate and empower the public about the importance of advance care planning. Advance care planning involves making future healthcare decisions that include much more than deciding what care you would or would not want; it starts with expressing preferences, clarifying values, identifying [...]
