In the News
3% Medicaid Cut Threatens Home Care for Carroll County’s Most Vulnerable
May 1, 2025
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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 […]
Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice to Host Hospice Volunteer Information Session May 8
April 28, 2025
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New Hybrid Training Program Makes Volunteering More Accessible Than Ever Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine (VNHCH) is calling on compassionate individuals to make a lasting difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. As part of its efforts to strengthen its hospice care program, VNHCH is […]
Let Your Wishes Be Known on National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 14, 2025
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By Kathy Bennett NORTH CONWAY, NH – Modern medicine can do amazing things, but that can also require some very difficult decisions. Your loved ones can’t act on your wishes unless they know what they are. It starts with a conversation, talking about your values and experiences, and what’s important to you. It can be […]
Applications Open for 2025 VNHCH Kathleen Sheehan Memorial Scholarship
April 10, 2025
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CONWAY, NH – Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice (VNHCH) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Kathleen Sheehan Memorial Scholarship. The $2,000 award supports college students pursuing a degree in nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program and reside in Carroll County, NH, or Western Maine. The […]
Understanding Home Care: What It Is and What It Isn’t
April 10, 2025
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North Conway, NH – Home care is an essential service that allows individuals to receive medical and personal support in the comfort of their own homes, but many people are unsure about what home care truly involves. Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine is committed to educating our community […]
In Memorium – Sue Ruka
February 10, 2025
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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 […]
Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice Welcomes Lori Lenart, RN, MSN, FNP, as New Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
January 22, 2025
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Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine (VNHCH) is proud to announce the addition of Lori Lenart, RN, MSN, FNP, to our team as our new Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. Lori brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for supporting individuals and families navigating the complexities of serious […]
Eversource Supports VNHCH with $1,500 Donation
December 23, 2024
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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
December 17, 2024
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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
October 14, 2024
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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 […]
Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice Awards Kathleen Sheehan Scholarship to Nursing Scholar Liz Prior
August 9, 2024
North Conway, NH – Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine (VNHCH) recently announced that Liz Prior is the recipient of their 2024 Kathleen Seehan Memorial Scholarship Award. Liz is completing the Direct Entry Master of Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader program at the University of New Hampshire. The $2,000 award […]