|
and Outreach |
|
|
and Outreach |
|
At the Annual Meeting in June the VHHP Board of Directors voted to make a significant change to the Constitution and By-Laws. The Directors voted first to expand the territory covered by VHHP and then to support any licensed and certified hospice provider operating within the boundaries of this expanded territory. The expanded territory is defined as central Saint Louis County extending from Cotton in the south to Crane Lake in the north and from Hibbing in the west to Hoyt Lakes in the east. There are currently two providers offering hospice services in this territory. VHHP will continue its highly successful partnership with Saint Mary's Hospice and Palliative Care - East Range Team based in Virginia, and it will begin to develop a relationship with Fairview North Star Hospice based in Hibbing. |
|
|
For many years VHHP has discussed the need for hospice education not only in the
local community but also throughout the entire area where Saint Mary's Hospice
provides hospice care. Following the decision to expand the scope of VHHP
operations, Vice-Chairperson, Jim Ganahl, volunteered to create an Education and
Outreach program to increase hospice awareness and VHHP membership throughout
central Saint Louis County. Increasing hospice awareness will increase the
number of hospice referrals and ensure the financial viability of local hospice
providers. Increasing VHHP membership will establish a firm foundation of
dedicated donors who will underwrite VHHP's continued efforts to support hospice
services. This fall Jim plans to begin offering hospice education presentations
to church groups, civic clubs, and other community organizations.
To request a presentation for your group, contact Jim @ 218-666-5990. |
 |
