Showing Author: Emma Dekker-Arellano
A Day in The Life of an RN at our Inpatient Care Center
When Paige works the day shift, she arrives at the Inpatient Care Center at Cork Street in Winchester, VA, around 7:45 am to begin her day at 8:00 am. 8:00 am: Preparing for the day “The first thing one of us will do is count medications for each patient and inventory our stock to make sure the counts match our records. We’ll count medications again at the end of each day.” [...]
Beyond the Flowers & Cards: A Deeper Look at Mother’s Day
This story is written by Courtney McCalley, MSEd, one of Blue Ridge Hospice's Grief and Loss Support Counselors. Stroll through the card aisle in May and you’ll be surrounded by pastels, images of flowers, and beautiful words about the unconditional love of a mother. Cards that feature images of moms and their children sharing special moments together, such as baking cookies, going for walks, or reading books. Cards emphasizing the idea of a mother as [...]
Celebrating Women in Leadership Roles
It's International Women's Day, and we are celebrating the accomplishments of all women everywhere. At Blue Ridge Hospice, we are lucky enough to have some very talented women in leadership positions. They all lead with compassion, grace, and a strong commitment to our mission, and support and uplift each other and all staff — it's part of why Blue Ridge Hospice is such an incredible place to work and why we are able to [...]
Blue Ridge Hospice Announces Innovative Teen and Young Adult Grief Support Program
Winchester, VA, December 12, 2022–Blue Ridge Hospice has launched “Adventures Through Grief,” a new and innovative bereavement support program for teenagers and young adults who are coping with grief after the loss of a loved one. The group utilizes a concept developed by Game to Grow, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of table-top games for therapeutic, educational, and community growth. The new 12-session, therapeutic gaming groups will be held twice a month at [...]
How Hospice Helps: A Patient Caregiver’s Gratitude
When June and Mark met in 1976, it was love at first sight. "Together we raised three beautiful children and built a life that dreams are made of," says Mark Bowman. When June was 58, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. "To witness the love of your life slowly disappear right before your eyes is horribly cruel. It kills everyone a little bit," explains Mr. Bowman. Throughout her disease, Mr. Bowman [...]
Jennifer A. Coello, MHA, FACHE, Joins Blue Ridge Hospice Board of Directors
WINCHESTER, VA, December 7, 2022—Warren County hospital executive Jennifer A. Coello, MHA, FACHE, has joined the Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Hospice. Her appointment is part of an ongoing initiative by the Blue Ridge Hospice Board of Directors to expand its size and expertise as the organization continues to grow its service and geographic reach to fulfill its mission of “brightening life’s journey with quality and compassionate care for all whom we are privileged [...]
