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Joe Biden Shares Personal Hospice Stories at Luncheon for Hospice Atlanta

By Dabney Hollis, Vice President of Advancement and Communications

We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off our 70th Anniversary than with the warm and touching personal stories shared by former Vice President Joe Biden at our May 17 luncheon held at The Whitley in Buckhead.

The audience of more than 375 supporters, community members, partners and nursing professionals listened intently as Mr. Biden recounted his hospice experiences. Mr. Biden experienced hospice care with both of his parents and his son Beau, who died in 2015 after a prolonged fight with brain cancer. Mr. Biden went on to share the emotional story of his own illness and his experience with the nursing professionals who cared for him. He made a point of saying “Doctors can tell you if you’re going to live, but nurses make you want to live.”

 

Vice President Biden Recognizes Hospice Atlanta Nurses

Board Chair David Martin, RN, and Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta CEO Norene Mostkoff with Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden with Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta Leadership

Several times during his moving speech, Mr. Biden praised the work of Hospice nurses. At one point, he asked all the nurses in the room to stand and be recognized. “I just want to personally thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’re the most underrated profession in all the world,” he said.

Mr. Biden, we couldn’t agree more. We are very proud of our outstanding Hospice Atlanta nurses who provide compassionate care every day, for every patient and every family member.

We are so very grateful to Mr. Biden for donating his time to Visiting Nurse Health System to benefit the patients and families in the care of Hospice Atlanta. Many thanks, as well, to our corporate and community sponsors who made it possible for many of our nursing staff to join us that day.

See more coverage of the event from Atlanta Magazine.

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🏌️‍♀️ We’re proud to be part of a great cause on and off the course!

Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta was honored to participate in and sponsor this year's LeadingAge Georgia Golf Tournament—an event that brings together healthcare partners and changemakers in senior care. 

This tournament helps sustain the vital work of LeadingAge Georgia, empowering member organizations that serve and advocate for our aging population across the state. It’s a privilege to be part of a community so committed to compassionate, quality care for older adults. ⛳️💙

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🎉 Please join us in celebrating our Employee of the Month – Dykia Brummitt! 🌟

Dykia’s dedication, compassion, and positive team spirit make a lasting impact on everyone she cares for. Her commitment to our mission and values here at Visiting Nurse Health System shines through in all she does, and we are so grateful to have her on our team. 💙👏

Congratulations, Dykia—you truly embody what it means to provide care with heart! 🏆

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🎉 Celebrating Nurses Month continues with our incredible nursing team at Hospice Atlanta | Visiting Nurse Home Health! 💙🩺Here's our Home Health team celebrating this week! We’re so proud of our compassionate, dedicated nurses who go above and beyond every day to care for our community in the comfort of their home. Thank you for all that you do! 👏

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We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us last Saturday for Hospice Atlanta's 3rd Annual Resilience bereavement event. Whether you came to listen, speak, or simply be present, your participation helped create a space of healing, support, and strength.

A special thank you to our incredible speakers, who so generously shared their stories, insights, and compassion. Your words touched many and reminded us all that even in grief, we are not alone.

To every attendee — your presence was powerful. Thank you for showing up for yourselves, and for each other. Together, we honored our losses and found comfort in community. Thank you to our gracious volunteers and staff who supported the event operations. Let’s continue to walk this path together. 💛

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💐Happy Mother's Day!💐

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Happy Nurses Week! 
Celebrating this week the incredible dedication, compassion, and resilience of nurses here at Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta and everywhere! 🌟🩺
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing unwavering support and care to patients and their families. In 2025, we continue to recognize the vital role they play in our communities and their commitment to improving lives. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for these healthcare heroes. 

Join us in celebrating Nurses Week by sharing a story of a nurse who has inspired you or by simply saying “thank you” to a nurse who has made a difference in your life.

Thank You For All You Do!! Happy Nurses Week! 💙🏥 #nursesweek2025#healthcareheroes#ThankYouNurses#visitingnursehealthsystem#hospiceatlanta

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Thank you Mutual of America for a great time celebrating our mission, Healthcare Champions, and new friends of Visiting Nurse at Mercedes Stadium.

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We had a great time celebrating OT month, culminating this week with our 2025 Home Health OT Breakfast! 
Thank you OTs for all you do!

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Join us for our 3rd Annual Resilience Event on May 17th, 2025.

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.
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• Receive tangible tools to cope with loss and grief.
Together, we can build resilience and support each other through grief. Registration Required.

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As we continue to celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week & Month, enjoy this message from one of our longtime volunteers and supporters sharing on why folks volunteer!

Barry gives to our community donating his time and talent in many ways impacting many around the globe, including helping individuals on their grief journey through TGBeyond! Thank you for all you do Barry!

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