Annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony at Franklin Conference Room

The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) will host its Annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony at the Franklin Conference Center, located in the Howe Center in Rutland on Tuesday, December 5 at 6 pm. The event will be held in person for the first time since 2019, and is free and open to the public. For inclement weather, a snow date of Tuesday, December 12 at 6 pm has been set.

Recent News from VNAHSR

Upcoming Death, Dying, & Danishes Discussion Group

July 16, 2024

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) offers a group designed to address a topic many have difficulty talking about: death and dying. Led by Hospice volunteers, the objective of Death, Dying, & Danishes is to increase awareness of death and to encourage people to make the most of their lives. Sharing food creates a relaxed and nurturing environment where the group can join open, honest conversations to explore the questions about life, dying and grief.[…]

Upcoming Hospice Volunteer Trainings

June 17, 2024

VNAHSR provides training for those interested in becoming hospice volunteers. Training is free and open to individuals 16 years of age and older. Volunteers need to pass a background check. No previous hospice and health care experience is required. Pre-registration is required.[…]

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Announces Employees of the Quarter

April 24, 2024

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, is proud to announce the recognition of two remarkable employees of the quarter, Jennifer Boland, MSW, Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Joseph Durfee, IT Specialist, as Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter.[…]

June Hospice Volunteer Training

April 24, 2024

VNAHSR provides training for those interested in becoming hospice volunteers. Training will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 8am – 4pm at the VNA & Hospice in Rutland, VT. Training is free and open to individuals 16 years of age and older. Volunteers need to pass a background check. No previous hospice and health care experience is required. Pre-registration is required.[…]

VNAHSR CEO Sara King Announces Retirement

March 25, 2024

Sara King, CEO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) announced her plans to retire after more than 23 years of leadership with the agency. King began with VNAHSR as its Chief Financial Officer, added the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer in 2016, and promoted to Chief Executive Officer in 2021.[…]