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Blue Ridge Independence at Home Opens the First Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the northern Shenandoah Valley and northwestern Virginia.
Winchester, Va., August 5, 2024—Blue Ridge Independence at Home announces the launch of its new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), set to open for enrolled participants on September 1, 2024. This innovative program provides comprehensive community-based care for seniors, allowing them to receive medical and social supportive services so they can continue to live safely and independently in their homes and communities. "We are grateful to introduce PACE to our community to [...]
Valley Health and Blue Ridge Hospice collaborate to offer Hospice in the Hospital program at Page Memorial Hospital Luray, VA
Winchester, VA., August 1, 2024—Valley Health and Blue Ridge Hospice have expanded their collaborative Hospice in the Hospital program to Page Memorial Hospital in Luray, VA. On July 15, an agreement was signed for Blue Ridge Hospice to work alongside the hospital’s care team to provide supplemental comfort care services. This ensures eligible patients and families receive comprehensive care during and after their hospital stay. Hospice in the Hospital originated at Winchester Medical Center in [...]
Blue Ridge Hospice Awarded Grant from New York Life Foundation to Study the Efficacy of Grief Program for Teens and Young Adults; Application Window for Partner Sites Now Open
Winchester, VA., July 2, 2024—Blue Ridge Hospice has been awarded a two-year, $340,000 research grant from the New York Life Foundation to study the effectiveness of its innovative Adventures Through Grief program, utilizing a custom tabletop role-playing game (RPG) similar to Dungeons and Dragons tailored for bereaved adolescents and young adults. The Adventures Through Grief program utilizes a therapeutic method originally developed by Game to Grow, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of [...]
Blue Ridge Hospice Welcomes Mohamad Hamad, PhD, PMP, CC, As Vice President of Information Technology
Winchester, Va., May 30, 2024—Blue Ridge Hospice announces Mohamad Hamad, PhD, PMP, CC, as the new Vice President of Information Technology. With a strong background in nonprofit Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity and a passion for leveraging technology to improve patient care, Hamad brings nearly 20 years of experience and innovative vision to the organization. In his role, Hamad will oversee all aspects of Blue Ridge Hospice’s IT infrastructure, including the implementation of new technologies [...]