Press Releases
Blue Ridge Care Welcomes Dr. Sonja Richmond as Chief Medical Officer
Winchester, VA — Blue Ridge Care announces Sonja Richmond, MD, as Chief Medical Officer, Hospice. Dr. Richmond brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience, with extensive expertise in hospice, palliative, and primary care, as well as leadership in medical operations, clinical education, and patient-centered care. Dr. Richmond has [...]
Blue Ridge Care Receives $20,000 Award for Innovative Proposal to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
Winchester, VA, July 8, 2025 — One of 20 Recipients Nationwide awarded an AARP/AACN Grant to Improve RN Recruitment and Retention Rates, Foster Healthier Work Environments Blue Ridge Care is one of 20 organizations selected to receive a 2025 Nursing Innovation Fund award. AARP and the American Association of [...]
Blue Ridge Hospice Announces Unified Brand: Blue Ridge Care New Visual Identity and 2030 Strategic Plan
Winchester, VA, May 1, 2025 — Blue Ridge Hospice announces a significant milestone in its evolution: the transition to a unified brand—Blue Ridge Care. This transformation reflects the organization’s growth and its renewed commitment to delivering extraordinary care through an integrated, community-centered approach. Launching in 2025, the Blue Ridge [...]
Blue Ridge Hospice Announces Partner Sites for Innovative Grief Program
Leesburg, VA, February 18—Blue Ridge Hospice is pleased to announce the selection of seven partner sites to participate in the groundbreaking Adventures Through Grief program. The Blue Ridge Hospice program will be held at Leesburg Presbyterian Church. This initiative, made possible by a generous $340,000 grant from the New [...]
Blue Ridge Hospice and Laurel Ridge Community College Announce Partnership To Strengthen Local Healthcare Workforce
Winchester, VA, February 4, 2025 – Blue Ridge Care Hospice, the leading provider of aging care in the region, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Laurel Ridge Community College through a clinical affiliation agreement. This collaboration is designed to provide valuable clinical experience for students enrolled in [...]
Death Café Hosted by Blue Ridge Hospice and Bowman Library
A Comfortable Space to Discuss Life and Death Winchester, VA, January 7, 2025 – Blue Ridge Hospice in partnership with Bowman Library, a location of Handley Regional Library System, is excited to announce the launch of Death Café, a unique, participant-led gathering where individuals can engage in open honest conversations [...]





