Patient Stories

Charles has been bedbound for an extended period of years, and left his bed only a few times when taken by stretcher to a doctor or hospital. After a previous physical therapy effort with another agency was a complete failure, he had given up hope of ever seeing anything but the four walls of his bedroom. After Visiting Nurse assumed responsibility for his care, Charles began a new life.

First, he was fitted for a wheelchair, a big step for Charles as he was nervous about transferring to it. Charles recalls, “And then, the miracle: I re-entered the larger world, under my own power, for the first time in over four years. I rolled from by bedroom into my den; something that almost anyone else would take for granted, but for me, it was so much more: it was freedom to live again.”

But Charles’ team was not done helping him improve his life. Charles later achieved another incredible goal: his legs bore weight for the first time in many years. “My legs were no longer just useless appendages; they have suddenly become a working part of me again,” he said. Charles is working up to his next set of goals, but first took the time to write to Visiting Nurse to express gratitude for his new life.

“Perhaps the most important thing your staff has brought me is hope, simple hope. They have made my life so much better I do not want any other home health care agency providing service for me. I have learned the most important part of any medical service is the people providing it, and I have complete and absolute confidence in Visiting Nurse. I cannot sing the praises of my team enough.”

Jon met his future wife Sally when she filled in at the last minute in a play he was doing. Little did heknow, he would soon be playing a new role in a full house. Sixteen years older, Sally’s family included her daughter, two grandchildren and a niece, all under one roof.

Sally began to have chronic health problems. Debilitating arthritis was followed by kidney failure and arterial blockages. Then doctors discovered Stage 3 breast cancer that soon spread to her liver and lungs. After many long talks, Sally and Jon left the difficult regimen of aggressive treatment and chronic hospitalization and entered hospice care with Visiting Nurse.

More than anything, Sally wanted to be at home with her family. “Don’t send me to Shady Pines,” she would joke. That was possible, Jon says, only because the nurses, social workers and volunteers of Visiting Nurse taught him what he needed to do to take care of her and to take care of himself.

“Sally passed away like everyone hopes for,” says Jon, “at home, surrounded by all of us, kissing her, telling her we loved her, and that’s because our hospice team had shown us how to do that.”

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Go Hawks Beat the Heat Tonight!

Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta celebrates the Hawks players, organization and Foundation for all they do to support our Atlanta community!
Here are some Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta employees and their loved ones, cheering on the Hawks last weekend!
Good luck tonight taking on the Miami Heat!
#GoHawks #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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Go Hawks Beat the Heat Tonight!

Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta celebrates the Hawks players, organization and Foundation for all they do to support our Atlanta community!
Here are some Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta employees and their loved ones, cheering on the Hawks last weekend!
Good luck tonight taking on the Miami Heat!
#GoHawks #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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We’re proud to share our President and CEO, Dorothy Davis, joined other Georgia healthcare leaders this week in Washington DC, gathering April 9 for LeadingAge Lobby Day.
The team meet with both Republican and Democratic representatives to ensure healthcare and choice remain an option for seniors.
As Visiting Nurse began over 76 years ago, our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve, and we carried the voices of our patients and caregivers to the Georgia representatives.
We honor this dedicated team of healthcare leaders (Ginny Helms, Deke Cateau, Chris Keysor, Karon Nixon) committed to work in connection directly with local and federal policymakers, to continue helping to drive meaningful change and create a more equitable healthcare system for all. Thank you to these strong leaders, for their unwavering dedication and for being a voice for those who need it most.
#HealthcareEquality #Advocacy #Leadership #MakingADifference #leadingage #washington #visitingnursehealthsystem

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We’re proud to share our President and CEO, Dorothy Davis, joined other Georgia healthcare leaders this week in Washington DC, gathering April 9 for LeadingAge Lobby Day.
The team meet with both Republican and Democratic representatives to ensure healthcare and choice remain an option for seniors.
As Visiting Nurse began over 76 years ago, our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve, and we carried the voices of our patients and caregivers to the Georgia representatives.
We honor this dedicated team of healthcare leaders (Ginny Helms, Deke Cateau, Chris Keysor, Karon Nixon) committed to work in connection directly with local and federal policymakers, to continue helping to drive meaningful change and create a more equitable healthcare system for all. Thank you to these strong leaders, for their unwavering dedication and for being a voice for those who need it most.
#HealthcareEquality #Advocacy #Leadership #MakingADifference #leadingage #washington #visitingnursehealthsystem

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Visiting Nurse Health System is proud to announce that Jacqueline Ralph-Blair was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Leading Women for 2025. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the healthcare industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy and gender equity in healthcare leadership. Congratulations Jacqueline!

Please join us in congratulation Jacqueline and enjoy the full press release on our website www.vnhs.org

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Visiting Nurse Health System is proud to announce that Jacqueline Ralph-Blair was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Leading Women for 2025. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the healthcare industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy and gender equity in healthcare leadership. Congratulations Jacqueline!

Please join us in congratulation Jacqueline and enjoy the full press release on our website www.vnhs.org

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We are thrilled to announce that Regina Ramsey-Dockett has been named Employee of the Month for April 2025! 🎉

Regina`s dedication, innovation, and exceptional teamwork have not only driven her success but have also inspired those around her. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to lead with passion have been instrumental to Visiting Nurse for over a decade now!

Please join us in congratulating Regina on this well-deserved recognition. Regina, we are so grateful you choose Visiting Nurse each day! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamSuccess #Congratulations

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We are thrilled to announce that Regina Ramsey-Dockett has been named Employee of the Month for April 2025! 🎉

Regina's dedication, innovation, and exceptional teamwork have not only driven her success but have also inspired those around her. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to lead with passion have been instrumental to Visiting Nurse for over a decade now!

Please join us in congratulating Regina on this well-deserved recognition. Regina, we are so grateful you choose Visiting Nurse each day! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamSuccess #Congratulations

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Great kick off to the first day of the 2025 LeadingAge Georgia Annual Conference!
This year`s theme is "Ripples of Impact," as Georgia`s leaders converge to discover new solutions, empower members to make a rippling impact to Georgia`s seniors, families, and communities!
Meet LeadingAge Georgia Leaders: Ginny Helms, President & CEO LeadingAge Georgia, and Dorothy Davis, our Visiting Nurse|Hospice Atlanta President & CEO who is LeadingAge Georgia Board Chair, and LeadingAge National Policy Team Member.
#leadingagegeorgia2025#visitingnursehealthsystem#hospiceatlanta#2025Conference #seniors

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Great kick off to the first day of the 2025 LeadingAge Georgia Annual Conference!
This year's theme is "Ripples of Impact," as Georgia's leaders converge to discover new solutions, empower members to make a rippling impact to Georgia's seniors, families, and communities!
Meet LeadingAge Georgia Leaders: Ginny Helms, President & CEO LeadingAge Georgia, and Dorothy Davis, our Visiting Nurse|Hospice Atlanta President & CEO who is LeadingAge Georgia Board Chair, and LeadingAge National Policy Team Member.
#leadingagegeorgia2025#visitingnursehealthsystem#hospiceatlanta#2025Conference #seniors

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Celebrating our Super Hero, Hawks player Onyeka Okongwu or "Big O" , pictured here with our President & CEO Dorothy Davis, during pregame warm ups!
Not only is he incredible on the court, but he`s also making a lasting impact off the court! Big O supported Camp STARS campers this year`s Hospice Atlanta Camp STARS family bereavement camp. Thank you, Big O, for being a star in so many ways! 🌟
#BigO #HawksNation #CommunityChampion #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem

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Celebrating our Super Hero, Hawks player Onyeka Okongwu or "Big O" , pictured here with our President & CEO Dorothy Davis, during pregame warm ups!
Not only is he incredible on the court, but he's also making a lasting impact off the court! Big O supported Camp STARS campers this year's Hospice Atlanta Camp STARS family bereavement camp. Thank you, Big O, for being a star in so many ways! 🌟
#BigO #HawksNation #CommunityChampion #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem

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🌸 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌼

As we embrace the arrival of spring, we`re reminded of the beauty and renewal this season brings. Here at Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta, we are here for you in all seasons of life`s journey.

🌿 Share your favorite spring activities or health tips in the comments below!🌿

#SpringIntoHealth&Rebirth #AgingInPlace #mindfulness #you

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🌸 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌼

As we embrace the arrival of spring, we're reminded of the beauty and renewal this season brings. Here at Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta, we are here for you in all seasons of life's journey.

🌿 Share your favorite spring activities or health tips in the comments below!🌿

#SpringIntoHealth&Rebirth #AgingInPlace #mindfulness #you

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You`re Invited!
Join us for a day of connection, support, and healing at our 3rd Annual Resilience Event on May 17th, 2025.
Registration Required.

This FREE event is designed to support those on the grief journey. Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Hear from others who understand the grief journey.
• Engage in grief break-out groups for shared support.
• Receive tangible tools to cope with loss and grief.

Together, we can build resilience and support each other through grief.
#hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #grief

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You're Invited!
Join us for a day of connection, support, and healing at our 3rd Annual Resilience Event on May 17th, 2025.
Registration Required.

This FREE event is designed to support those on the grief journey. Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Hear from others who understand the grief journey.
• Engage in grief break-out groups for shared support.
• Receive tangible tools to cope with loss and grief.

Together, we can build resilience and support each other through grief.
#hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #grief

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❤️ Happy Valentine`s Day to all the incredible healthcare professionals out there and our patients we are privileged to care for! Today, as we celebrate love, let`s also take a moment to appreciate those who dedicate their lives to caring for others with compassion and kindness. ❤️

Whether you`re a doctor, nurse, therapist, caregiver or any other healthcare worker, your commitment to health and wellbeing is truly inspiring. You show us every day that love isn`t just something you feel; it`s something you do. #valentinesday #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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❤️ Happy Valentine's Day to all the incredible healthcare professionals out there and our patients we are privileged to care for! Today, as we celebrate love, let's also take a moment to appreciate those who dedicate their lives to caring for others with compassion and kindness. ❤️

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, therapist, caregiver or any other healthcare worker, your commitment to health and wellbeing is truly inspiring. You show us every day that love isn't just something you feel; it's something you do. #valentinesday #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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As we embrace 2025, join us with renewed commitment to help us provide compassionate healthcare and hospice services in the homes of thousands of our community members in need. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.
#2025 #donate #GiveBack #youmatter #Impact

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As we embrace 2025, join us with renewed commitment to help us provide compassionate healthcare and hospice services in the homes of thousands of our community members in need. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.
#2025 #donate #GiveBack #youmatter #Impact

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