Living with Loss Grief Support Offered in Bennington and Manchester

March 13, 2024March 11, 2024

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region offers weekly grief support groups in April and May. The groups are facilitated by Lori Rogers, Spiritual Care Coordinator at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, and Jamie Losikoff-Kent, LCSW and Hospice Volunteer.

Recent News from VNAHSR

Upcoming Hospice Volunteer Trainings

September 26, 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.[…]

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.[…]

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.[…]