Concert to benefit hospice group
The Waynesboro Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be hosting its third annual Christmas Benefit Concert to support Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah on Thursday, December 1 beginning at 7 p.m.
This free-will donation event is open to the public and will be a fantastic evening filled with festive talent while raising funds for Hospice of the Shenandoah.
Kristen Printy, marketing coordinator for Augusta Health Community Services said, “Contributions give Hospice of the Shenandoah staff the ability to care for others needs in many different ways.”
Several services not covered by insurance are possible with support from generous donors including the ability to grant financial assistance to individuals who can no longer manage at home and decide to receive end-of-life care at the Shenandoah House.
“We are delighted Waynesboro Seventh-Day Adventist Church chose Hospice of the Shenandoah to support by donating contributions from this event,” said Printy.
Hospice of the Shenandoah staff and volunteers are committed to providing safe and loving end-of-life care to those in our community regardless of their ability to pay. Hospice of the Shenandoah serves as your local, community based not-for-profit hospice and is grateful for the community’s support including financial contributions and volunteers from local churches, organizations, businesses and community members.
The performance will showcase great talent including harpist Jennifer Hall, vocalist Steve Lalk, vocalist Keenan Peterson, guitarist and vocalist Buddy Thomas and The Ovation Singers. For more information, please contact Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah at 540-932-4909.
Hospice partners with veterans’ group
Hospice of the Shenandoah has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We Honor Veterans is a program to help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women. As a We Honor Veterans Partner, Hospice of the Shenandoah will implement ongoing Veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the Veterans they proudly serve.
“While 28 percent of American dying today are veterans, only 4 percent are cared for in Veterans Administration facilities. We are honored to be part of an Augusta Health team that provides care for those who cared for our country. We find it especially important to acknowledge the sacrifices made by their families and provide them with the support they deserve,” said Rev. Mark Westebbe, the chaplaincy program coordinator.
By recognizing the unique needs of our nation’s Veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness, Hospice of the Shenandoah is able to accompany and guide Veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. In cases where there might be some specific needs related to the Veteran’s military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, Hospice of the Shenandoah will find tools to help support those they are caring for. The resources of We Honor Veterans focus on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment, coupled with Veteran-centric education of health care staff caring for Veterans.
“We’ve always cared for our veterans, but we hope this program will make us more aware and educate us in ways to improve care and honor our veterans,” added Teri Humphries, clinical coordinator at Hospice of the Shenandoah.
“All hospices are serving Veterans but often aren’t aware of that person’s service in the armed forces,” said J. Donald Schumacher, NHPCO president and CEO. “Through We Honor Veterans we are taking a giant step forward in helping hospice and palliative care providers understand and serve Veterans at the end of life and work more effectively with VA medical facilities in their communities.”
