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May 24 2018
Vice President Joe Biden Speaks at Visiting Nurse’s 70th Anniversary Luncheon benefiting Hospice Atlanta

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Vice President Joe Biden was the special guest speaker at Visiting Nurse Health System’s 2018 Spring Luncheon held Thursday, May 17, at The Whitley Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. More than 375 supporters, community members, partners and nursing professionals attended the event which raised funds for patients in the care of Hospice Atlanta.

Mr. Biden’s moving speech shared his personal story about the loss of life in his family and how hospice care was a comforting presence during those difficult days for him and his family members. He made special note to praise the work of Hospice Atlanta nurses, asking those RNs in the room to stand while he thanked them and recognized them for their dedication, adding, “You’re the most underrated profession in all the world.”

Click the links below for videos, photos and more from this special event.

RELATED LINKS:
Video of Vice President Biden’s speech
Local television station WXIA-TV / 11Alive streamed the event live on their Facebook page. Watch the full video here.

Hospice Atlanta impact video
WXIA-TV / 11Alive created a heartwarming video recounting three events just within the last 6 months that demonstrated the impact Hospice Atlanta has on their patients and their families, as well as throughout the community.

Atlanta Magazine blog
Read more about the impact of hospice in Joe Biden’s life.

Facebook
See more photos from the 2018 Spring Luncheon and follow Hospice Atlanta on Facebook.

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Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week`s Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta

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Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week's Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta

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🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia!

Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home!

We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙

#77YearsStrong
#caringforgeorgia
#gratitude
#inhomecare
#visitingnursehealthsystem
#hospiceatlanta
#Georgia

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🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia! Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home! We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙 #77YearsStrong #caringforgeorgia #gratitude #inhomecare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta #Georgia

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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text `CampSTARS` to 71777

#CampSTARS
#GriefAwareness
#GriefSupport
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone

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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day 📸 Let’s turn awareness into action. 📢 Text 'CampSTARS' to 71777 #CampSTARS #GriefAwareness #GriefSupport #NationalGriefAwarenessDay #NoOneGrievesAlone

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Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year`s camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/
#griefawareness #CampStars #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem

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Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year's camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/ #griefawareness #CampStars #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem

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In honor of National Grief Awareness month...

Tag someone who’s been there for you during grief.
Share your memorable moments of remembrance.

#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
#HealingTogether

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In honor of National Grief Awareness month... Tag someone who’s been there for you during grief. Share your memorable moments of remembrance. #NationalGriefAwarenessDay #NoOneGrievesAlone #HealingTogether

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3 Days to National Grief Awareness Day, August 30.

What Will You Do?”

📲 Click here and donate or fundraise! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CampSTARS
Hospice Atlanta`s Camp STARS Bereavement camp
#countdown
#CampStars
#griefawareness
#griefsupport

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3 Days to National Grief Awareness Day, August 30. What Will You Do?” 📲 Click here and donate or fundraise! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CampSTARS Hospice Atlanta's Camp STARS Bereavement camp #countdown #CampStars #griefawareness #griefsupport

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Grief Can Look Like this.
Grief is complicated — especially for children.
Grief Awareness Month: we invite you to please share your story and tag us to raise awareness this month!
#childgriefawareness #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #hope

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Grief Can Look Like this. Grief is complicated — especially for children. Grief Awareness Month: we invite you to please share your story and tag us to raise awareness this month! #childgriefawareness #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #hope

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Supporting our community as they grieve is important this month, National Grief Awareness Month, and every month here at Hospice Atlanta.

Another way we support those who have suffered a loss is with Camp STARS- our weekend family bereavement camp. For 31 years, we`ve provided a safe environment for adults and children to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way.
Hear from our campers how important Camp is to their journey.

📱Text CampSTARS to 71777 to support healing.
#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem#CampStars #healing

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Supporting our community as they grieve is important this month, National Grief Awareness Month, and every month here at Hospice Atlanta. Another way we support those who have suffered a loss is with Camp STARS- our weekend family bereavement camp. For 31 years, we've provided a safe environment for adults and children to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. Hear from our campers how important Camp is to their journey. 📱Text CampSTARS to 71777 to support healing. #hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem#CampStars #healing

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August is National Grief Awareness Month.
Grief isn’t something we ‘get over’ — it’s something we learn to live with. This August, please join along in honoring all who grieve, and let`s raise awareness around grief, together.
#CampStars#griefsupport#nationalgriefawarenessday#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem

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August is National Grief Awareness Month. Grief isn’t something we ‘get over’ — it’s something we learn to live with. This August, please join along in honoring all who grieve, and let's raise awareness around grief, together. #CampStars#griefsupport#nationalgriefawarenessday#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem

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💙 Compassion in Action. Care at Home. 💚
At Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta, we are your solution to healthcare and aging in the home.
For over 75 years, we’ve served metro Atlanta with trusted healthcare in the home rooted in dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. We bring expert, compassionate care directly to the homes for every stage of your healthcare journey. From home health after an injury, surgery or life event, to safe & compassionate end of life care with Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to be part of your care journey.

📍 Proudly non-profit. Proudly local.

Learn more or refer a loved one: www.vnhs.org
#HospiceAtlanta #HomeHealthCare #HospiceCare #AtlantaNonprofit #CompassionateCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #carethatcomestoyou

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💙 Compassion in Action. Care at Home. 💚 At Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta, we are your solution to healthcare and aging in the home. For over 75 years, we’ve served metro Atlanta with trusted healthcare in the home rooted in dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. We bring expert, compassionate care directly to the homes for every stage of your healthcare journey. From home health after an injury, surgery or life event, to safe & compassionate end of life care with Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to be part of your care journey. 📍 Proudly non-profit. Proudly local. Learn more or refer a loved one: www.vnhs.org #HospiceAtlanta #HomeHealthCare #HospiceCare #AtlantaNonprofit #CompassionateCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #carethatcomestoyou

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Come and learn with us!
Hospice Atlanta is a proud vendor at the upcoming Made Whole Senior Resource Fair and we`d love to see you there!
This even has Free Admission AND Free Parking!
Come and learn from the best in Georgia`s aging industry experts! #aginggracefully #seniorliving #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem

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Come and learn with us! Hospice Atlanta is a proud vendor at the upcoming Made Whole Senior Resource Fair and we'd love to see you there! This even has Free Admission AND Free Parking! Come and learn from the best in Georgia's aging industry experts! #aginggracefully #seniorliving #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem

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It`s been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month!

Thank you Chintan!
#gratitude #celebrate #service #MissionDrivenCare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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It's been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month! Thank you Chintan! #gratitude #celebrate #service #MissionDrivenCare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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