"The soul has no rainbow if the eyes have no tears."
Native American saying


Virgie Hegg Hospice Partners, Inc
P.O. Box 244
Cook, MN 55723

Program Director Lisa Squires 218-666-5750 vhhpdirector@yahoo.com
Board of Directors
Chairperson Karen McDermott 218-666-2766 kamcdermo@yahoo.com
Vice-Chairperson Jim Ganahl 218-666-5990 caroljim@lcp2.net
Secretary Wendy Appleby 218-666-2448 apple@lcp2.net
Treasurer JoAnn Anderson 218-666-5919 jaw@lcp2.net
Members at Large
(Hospice Advisory Board)
Marge Herr 218-666-5464 marge_herr@yahoo.com
Members at Large
(Hospice Advisory Board)
Marge Hyppa 218-666-2505 hyppa@lcp2.net
Members at Large Verdella Musech 218-666-2656 vermotel@rangenet.com
Members at Large Marlene Lundquist 218-666-2756 glundquist@earthlink.net
Members at Large Barb Hegg 218-666-5352 barbhegg@gmail.com
Members at Large Joan Jordan 218-666-2773 jkjelf@aol.com
Members at Large Becky Barnes 218-666-0594 budheiam@hotmail.com
Members at Large Donna Hoffer 218-757-3945 donnahoffer@centurytel.net
Honorary Board Erling Hegg 218-376-4673 nordhuscompany@aol.com
Honorary Board Kathy Leding 218-666-5905 kleding@2z.net




Becky Barnes






Donna Hoffer
VHHP Welcomes New Board Members

Becky Barnes -
At their Annual Meeting in June, the Board of Directors of Virgie Hegg Hospice Partners (VHHP), welcomed Becky Barnes as their newest Board Member. Becky's own mother suffered from Alzheimers disease. Near the end of her life, the family contacted hospice services and "... they were wonderful"! This positive experience with end of life care has encouraged Becky's strong support for all that hospice services can provide to a patient and their family.
Becky has also served on the W.C. Heiam Foundation Board for many years, bringing additional insights regarding health care. The VHHP Board looks forward to the insight, experience and willingness to serve that Becky brings with her.
Becky Barnes replaces Elder Metsa who resigned in June.


Donna Hoffer -
At their September meeting, the Board of Directors of Virgie Hegg Hospice Partners (VHHP), welcomed Donna Hoffer as their newest Board Member. Donna's father-in-law, received hospice services a number of years ago; an experience that left Donna with a positive impression. "It meant so much to have someone come into his home and help during his time of illness - and for that, I want to give back to those who also need this type of service."
Donna has also served on other boards, providing her with a variety of experience. She also has a working knowledge of the health care field, having worked as the Human Resources Manager at the Cook Hospital and Nursing Home. In addition, Donna has volunteered her time as an Emergency Medical Technician for 10 years. The VHHP Board looks forward to the insight, experience and dedication that Donna brings with her.
Donna Hoffer replaces Pastor Joey Bailey who resigned in June.
Fairview North Star contact info:
Fairview North Star Hospice
Penny Calgar - Director of Home Health Care
1101 East 37th Street
Suite 27
Hibbing, MN 55746
Toll Free 1-877-272-6982
Direct 1-218-262-6982
St. Mary's contact info:
St. Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care - East Range Team
Dee Dee Thesenvitz - Coordinator of Hospice Volunteers
901 9th St. N.
Medical Arts Bldg. Suite 215
Virginia, MN 55792
Toll Free 1-877-851-2213
Direct 1-218-749-7976


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