Author: Kathy Bennett
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 […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2024 Kathleen Sheehan Memorial Scholarship
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Applications for the 2024 Kathleen Sheehan Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted through May 30, 2024. This $1,000 scholarship award is given each year to a college student currently enrolled in an accredited health-related field of study program focusing on nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. The student must reside in Carroll County, NH or […]
Caregiving Resources in the Mt. Washington Valley
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According to AARP, family caregivers spend a lot of time caring for family, neighbors and friends — an average of 24 hours of care per week, studies show. For some, it’s a full-time job. Although it may truly be a labor of love, the truth is, family caregivers often feel invisible, alone and unappreciated. The […]
It’s a New Year – Time to Update Your Advance Care Directives
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January is a time for making resolutions and creating good habits for the new year. Consider this good habit – making an annual review of your advance care directives. If you haven’t looked at yours for a while, or if you haven’t created one, now is a great time to refresh advance care planning. All […]