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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 […]

Mountain Valley Hospice in Need of Masks, Supplies

Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care is currently in need of critical medical supplies, including N-95 respirator masks, face shields, protective gowns or coveralls, shoe covers, protective eye wear (goggles), and hand sanitizer. “Mountain Valley is a non profit hospice agency, which means we never turn anyone away who is uninsured, or cannot pay for […]

Mountain Valley Hospice Hosts “Big Hospice Raffle” Fundraiser

(Mount Airy, NC) Because of the need for social distancing in our communities, Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care’s “Big Hospice Raffle” fundraiser has been updated to allow online participation! “We are excited to offer this opportunity for everyone to secure entries into the raffle by donating online,” said Melissa Hiatt, Senior Director of Development […]

New Sparta Store to Benefit Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

(Mount Airy, NC) Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care is proud to announce the opening of a new Re-Sale Shoppe in Sparta, which will help support its mission to care for patients in the community. The new store, located in the Trojan Village Shopping Center, will carry clothing, handbags, furniture, appliances (large and small), books, […]

Mountain Valley Hospice Looking For Special Event Volunteers!

(Stuart, VA) This spring, Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care will present “A Night of a Thousand Lights” to celebrate and honor families the organization has served in the past year. The event will feature live music, food, activities for the entire family, and a display of luminaria bags. In preparation for the event, Mountain […]

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