Am I giving up when choosing Hospice?
It is understandable that some people would be uncomfortable with the idea of stopping all efforts to cure their disease. A feeling of grief or questions like “Am I giving up?” are commonly experienced for persons transitioning from treatment to comfort-focused care. However, choosing hospice care is not giving up;...
Care For The Caregiver
At some point in our lives, most of us take on a caregiving role. You may be coping with caring for a loved one who is suffering from a serious illness, or are caring for an aging parent or family member. You could also be caring for children, or in...
Interested in Starting a Career in Health Care?
If you are passionate about helping people or caring for others, your UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice can help you become a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) or homemaker for someone in your community. We have full-time and part-time opportunities for anyone interested in providing care to someone to help...
McClure Miller Respite House Memorial Tree Lighting and Remembrance Ceremony
Every year, UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice’s McClure Miller Respite House offers a chance to gather to honor and remember loved ones. This year’s Memorial Tree Lighting and Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 10, from 2 to 4 pm at the Williston Federated Church....
Every Step of the Way
Your donations have a direct impact on the health and well-being of families throughout Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties. With your support, the UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice has been able to provide home health services to 5,500 of the most vulnerable people in our community each...
Our Challenge to You on #GivingTuesday
We are appreciative of the generous support we receive each year from our community. Your annual donations help us to provide home health services to 5,500 of the most vulnerable people in our community each year. This year, we’re shaking things up a little and adding an extra challenge to...
Working With the Holiday Blues
The holiday season is fast approaching. Holiday music can already be heard over store loudspeakers and twinkling lights are appearing along town centers. The holidays can be a wonderful time for connection and celebration with loved ones. For many, the holidays also signify a challenging time of stress, grief and...
Vermont Hospice Study Final Report Released
In Vermont, hospice use is particularly low. National Medicare hospice utilization trend data through 2012 indicated that Vermonters were less likely to use hospice services than residents of other states, and they used fewer days of care. In October 2014, the UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice of...
UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
The UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice welcomed three new members to the Board of Directors at its recent annual Board Retreat. Harriet I. Williams, EdD, of Essex Junction, is the founder and executive director of Dress for Success Burlington. Prior to this, she had a 17-year administrative...
UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Family Room Volunteer Judy Ayers Honored at United Way Awards
After spending 20 years as a home visiting nurse for the UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice’s Family and Children’s Services, Judy Ayers knew that she wanted to continue to support families in our community. Today, Judy volunteers at the Family Room, UVM Health Network – Home...