Walt Ward describes his mother, Kristin Haskins, 74, as attentive, affectionate, and very creative. He credits her with imbuing him and his siblings, brother Del Haskins, and sister Tiki Amber-Meaker Ward, with their lifelong appreciation of art. “We didn’t have a lot growing up,” he says, “But, mom made sure Christmases were nice and that […]
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Grief support groups are led by Diana Moore, CVHHH Bereavement Coordinator, in six-week blocks. Groups focus on learning various ways to cope with grief through mutual support and by sharing personal experiences. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for exploration of the changes brought to our lives by the death of […]
9/27/2024 UPDATE – The start date for CVHHH’s October trainings will be delayed by a couple of weeks. Interested volunteers should continue to submit applications and new training dates will be posted soon. Patricia Canada, CVHHH’s Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, will reach out to individuals scheduled to start the trainings and update this website. Please check […]
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) is thrilled to announce that board member Ed Read has been named this year’s Community Partner of the Year. Ed Read, owner of Mad River Property Management & Garden Center, joined the CVHHH board in 2020. A year later, he became a member of the organization’s Finance Committee, […]
My name is Kelley Elwell. I am a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and providing community education is my passion. Ensuring that all patients suffering from cancer, dementia or any debilitating illness have the resources they need to have a meaningful quality of life is how I put my passion into practice. I have the privilege […]
“It’s never too early. Who will be your voice?” On April 16, we will celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day, which exists to inspire and educate the community and healthcare providers about the importance of advance care planning. Advance care planning is the process of exploring your healthcare wishes, sharing preferences with family and designated healthcare […]
Gear up for an unforgettable day on the slopes by registering today for the 36th Annual Chez Henri Cup Ski Race and Raffle at Sugarbush Resort on Saturday, March 16! Whether you’re a seasoned skier or love the thrill of a raffle, this all-ages event is for everyone. Race Registration: To secure your spot in […]
We want to alert you to a concerning issue that has recently come to our attention – fraudulent phone calls impersonating Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH). We were alerted that members of our community received calls requesting personal information, such as Medicare numbers, and soliciting donations on behalf of CVHHH. It is crucial […]
Please welcome Pamela Biron, of East Montpelier, Vermont, as our Fall Appeal Honorary Chair. Below is a copy of the letter Pamela wrote and shared with Central Vermonters for the Fall Appeal. Dear Friends of CVHHH: I would like to personally share how Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) has had a profound impact […]
CVHHH and the Hospice & Palliative Care industry recently lost an amazing person, Diana Peirce, RN. Diana was instrumental in the creation of CVHHA’s hospice program over 40 years ago and led the organization through many of its initial milestones: • 1981: With leadership and support from CVHHA, a volunteer hospice program for the terminally […]