VNA Hospice NWI

VNA nurses caring for Steve learned that one of the “luxuries” he missed was a straight razor shave, complete with hot towel service that he used to treat himself to once in a while when he was younger. The nurses sprang into action through the...

What makes a best day possible? Holding the hand of someone experiencing final days, says Marcella Goin, RN, a hospice nurse with the inpatient hospice center at VNA. She is grateful to be hands-on with the families VNA serves and feels it’s her...

Sometimes, things happen that tell us: life will never be the same A family member has been diagnosed with dementia and loved ones are wondering how to make life as good as it can be. An elderly woman has Parkinson’s, and family members are worried...

Long-time volunteer Judy Bornstein fondly remembers a phone call she received from CEO Bob Franko shortly after the COVID shutdown began. “How are you doing, Judy?” he asked. She said, “I’m OK.” “No, how are you doing?” he persisted....

Having dipped her toe into other volunteer work after retirement, Dorothy found her fit at VNA. She assists with clerical projects, fundraising, and events coordination. Dorothy describes the team culture at VNA as “highly professional, comforting,...

This last year has certainly had its challenges and your VNA has not been immune. The COVID-19 outbreak challenged us in ways we would have never expected, but also created new opportunities for us to improve and advance in technology and creativity...

The VNA Groovy Stroll for Hospice will be held at the Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso, IN. Due to pandemic guidelines, there will be staggered start times for the walk, prepackaged lunches and NO onsite registration (pre-registration only). We’re...

The VNA of NWI invites Vietnam veterans to its inaugural event! OPEN TO ALL VIETNAM VETERANS Saturday, March 27, 2021 Breakfast Pick Up from 9am-10am at: VNA of NWI Administration Building, 501 Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383 Virtual Zoom...

The VNA of Northwest Indiana (VNA of NWI) is proud to announce that it has achieved Level 5 status in its We Honor Veterans program. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) awarded the VNA of NWI with the status on Thursday,...