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Connection: Fall 2020 Newsletter Now Available Online

The Connection, Mountain Valley Hospice’s community newsletter, has just released its fall issue. Topics in the issue include: How the organization has remained Mountain Valley Strong during the Covid-19 pandemic, continuing to provide exceptional comfort and care in these unprecedented times Stories from staff recognized for their commitment to co-workers and the hospice mission Ways […]

Mountain Valley Hospice’s Board Announces CEO

The Board of Directors of Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care (MVHPC) announced Monday that Tracey Dobson has been selected as its President and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors held a national search over the past few months and vetted approximately fifty candidates from all over the country. “We reviewed the resumes of […]

Mountain Valley Hospice Needs Volunteers

Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking volunteers to work at its regional offices and hospice homes. “Volunteers are the backbone of our operations,” said Melissa Hiatt, Senior Director of Development for Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care. “They do so many things for us, from visiting with patients to providing respite care for […]

Hospice Offering Holiday Memorial Ornaments

This holiday season, you can honor the memory of a loved one and support the mission of hospice by purchasing a specially-designed ornament. Each diamond-shaped, etched crystal ornament has beveled edges, and is beautifully engraved with the Mountain Valley Hospice logo and this year’s date. The ornament also comes in a gift box, along with […]

Richardson Joins Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

(Mount Airy, NC) Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care has named Jennifer Richardson as Director of Volunteer Services. “We are thrilled to have Jennifer join our team,” said Melissa Hiatt, Senior Director of Development with Mountain Valley Hospice. “She has more than 15 years’ experience with hospice, and knows how important our volunteers are in […]

The Red Suit – How a Chaplain Helped His Patient See Care Like No Other

For many individuals, memorial services call for dark colors, with attendees often wearing black. But at one particular gathering in April, the color of choice was red. Red flowers, red shirts worn by pallbearers, red words read from the Bible, and in the middle of all this, a chaplain sporting a bright red suit. The […]

Mountain Valley Hospice Re-Sale Shoppe is Re-Opened

Now’s the time to shop and help your neighbor! Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care’s Re-Sale Shoppes are now re-opened, and have enacted all necessary health and safety precautions in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. With Phase 2 now in force, The Hospice Re-Sale Shoppes are once again fully operational, fully stocked with bargains, and fully […]

Mountain Valley Hospice Receives Grant Money for Hospice Homes

(Mount Airy, NC) The COVID-19 Pandemic has adversely impacted businesses and agencies of all kinds, especially nonprofits like Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. Fortunately, a generous grant from the State Employees Credit Union will lessen the impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Valley Hospice. The SECU relief fund will allocate $200,000 to support and sustain […]

Interim CEO Named for Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

Tracey Dobson, RN, MSN, Chief Clinical Operations Officer, has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care (MVHPC) by its Board of Directors. This announcement was made after the recent resignation of Denise Watson, former MVHPC CEO. Joining the organization in 2018, Ms. Dobson is a highly skilled health care […]

“Big Hospice Raffle” Extended through April 30

Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care’s “Big Hospice Raffle” will now run through April 30. Tickets for the raffle have normally been available via the organization’s staff members, website, and phone number prior to and during the month of March. However, in an abundance of caution due to COVID-19, tickets are now available solely via the […]

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