Author: Kathy Bennett
VNHCH Appoints Charley Federico as Operations Manager
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Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine (VNHCH) has appointed Charley Federico as operations manager, a newly created position that will support the organization’s administrative and operational functions while enhancing care coordination for patients throughout Carroll County, New Hampshire, and western Maine. Federico brings more than 10 years of healthcare […]
Upcoming Events
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Remembrance Ceremony – Save the Date Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6pm Location: Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, NH Join us for a quiet walk along an accessible nature trail, lit with luminaries with the names of hospice clients and others in our community who have passed. Walk to be followed by a program in […]
Free 3-Part Caregiver Education Series Coming to Chocorua
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Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice (VNHCH) and Tamworth Community Nurse Association (TCNA) are pleased to announce a free, three-part caregiver education series designed to support and inform current and future caregivers in the region. “Becoming a Caregiver” will take place on three consecutive Thursday evenings in April at Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd, […]
3% Medicaid Cut Threatens Home Care for Carroll County’s Most Vulnerable
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By Sandy Ruka,RN, MSN – Executive DirectorVisiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine “Without Medicaid help, I wouldn’t be able to stay in my home. When they talk about budget cuts, it feels like people like me don’t matter.” These are the words of Janine LaPete, a North Conway resident […]
In Memorium – Sue Ruka
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We are saddened to announce the passing of long-time VNHCH board member Sue Ruka. We share her full obituary below. She had asked that donations be made to our organization in lieu of flowers. Please join us in recognizing her for a lifetime of serving our community. Susan Marie Ruka May 4, 1955 – January […]
Eversource Supports VNHCH with $1,500 Donation
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Eversource recently presented a $1,500 donation to Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine in support of their annual Caregiver Expo. Eversource’s Mary-Kate L. Daley, Senior Specialist, Community Relations and Economic Development presented their donation to VNHCH Executive Director Sandy Ruka, RN, MSN and Ashlee Chaine, Long Term Care and […]
VNHCH Receives $1,054 Donation from Christ Episcopal Church North Conway
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Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine (VNHCH) were among several local non-profits to receive a donation from Christ Episcopal Church North Conway recently. VNHCH received $1,054 from the church which will be used towards their mission, using their passion for compassion to provide exceptional home health care enabling independent […]
2024 MWV Caregiver Expo Features Expert Speakers, Workshops, and Resources
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Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County (VNHCH) is once again offering the MWV Caregiver Expo, on Saturday, November 2, from 9am – 3pm. The event will be held at the Mount Washington Valley Adult Day Center, located at 987 East Main Street, Route 113, Center Conway, NH. This free event is for […]
The Importance of Licensed Practical Nurses
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The month of May is nationally recognized as National Nurses Month, marking Florence Nightingale’s birthday on May 12. Here at Visiting Nurse Carroll County Home Care & Hospice (VNHCH), we celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses here in our community, recognizing their tireless dedication to providing quality healthcare. This year, we highlight the indispensable roles […]
Hospice Wish Fulfillment Program Gives Patients Ability to Heal the Soul
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Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine (VNHCH) hospice services help those who want to remain at home for end-of-life care. This includes services from an interdisciplinary team of nurses, medical social workers, home health aides, hospice physicians, pharmacists, primary care providers, occupational therapists, and volunteers who work together to […]