The History of Hospice Atlanta

The History of Hospice Atlanta

Hospice Atlanta has proudly served Georgia since 1975.

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Providing hospice care in the home since 1975, Hospice Atlanta is the oldest hospice in the state of Georgia, founded and fueled by volunteers. At that time, two women from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Frances West and Mona Casino, began the program in order to care for a member of their congregation. Members of the church gathered together to support that patient and their family.

As time went on, the number of volunteers increased, and they began to serve more patients. A board of directors was developed to assist in guiding the volunteer staff. Volunteer support groups met in the homes of various volunteers. Saint Joseph’s Hospital donated office space and an initial grant was obtained in 1981 for hiring professional staff. Patient and family services were still provided by volunteers and consisted primarily of emotional and practical support.

In 1983, Hospice Atlanta became a program of the Visiting Nurse Association of Metropolitan Atlanta, a United Way Agency. This affiliation enabled hospice to comply with newly enacted state and federal standards governing provision of hospice care. In addition, Hospice Atlanta hired professional caregivers (nurses and social workers) to provide direct services to patients and families. Both professional and paraprofessional volunteers served as members of the hospice team to provide care to patients and their families. During 1984 and 1985, Hospice Atlanta’s caseload and staffing increased significantly. This trend has continued, as hospice care has become better known in the community and among health care professionals. We now serve terminal patients and their families in 26 counties in the State of Georgia, and volunteers continue to be a central part of our organization today.

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Happy CNA Appreciation Week from Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta!

This week, we celebrate the compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants who are the heart and soul of our organization. Every day, our CNAs bring comfort, dignity, companionship, and exceptional care to our patients and families throughout our community.

Their kindness, dedication, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, in vulnerable times in their lives. Thank you to our incredible CNAs for the care you provide and the lives you touch each day. We are grateful for all you do!

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Happy CNA Appreciation Week from Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta! This week, we celebrate the compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants who are the heart and soul of our organization. Every day, our CNAs bring comfort, dignity, companionship, and exceptional care to our patients and families throughout our community. Their kindness, dedication, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, in vulnerable times in their lives. Thank you to our incredible CNAs for the care you provide and the lives you touch each day. We are grateful for all you do! #CNAWeek #ThankYouCNAs #HealthcareHeroes #HomeCare #HospiceCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HospiceAtlanta #CompassionInAction

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We`re proud to have had our Chief Innovation Officer, Jacqueline Ralph-Blair, represent Visiting Nurse Health System at Home Care 100, one of the nation`s premier gatherings of home-based care leaders.
Alongside Jason Growe, Jacqueline spoke on People Power: Unleashing Your Innovation Heroes, sharing how organizations can drive innovation and growth by investing in their people, fostering engagement, and aligning culture with purpose.
At Visiting Nurse, we know our greatest strength is our team. Empowering employees to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional care is at the heart of our mission and our future.
Thank you, Jacqueline, for representing our organization and helping advance the conversation on the future of home-based care.
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We're proud to have had our Chief Innovation Officer, Jacqueline Ralph-Blair, represent Visiting Nurse Health System at Home Care 100, one of the nation's premier gatherings of home-based care leaders. Alongside Jason Growe, Jacqueline spoke on People Power: Unleashing Your Innovation Heroes, sharing how organizations can drive innovation and growth by investing in their people, fostering engagement, and aligning culture with purpose. At Visiting Nurse, we know our greatest strength is our team. Empowering employees to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional care is at the heart of our mission and our future. Thank you, Jacqueline, for representing our organization and helping advance the conversation on the future of home-based care. #HomeCare100 #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareInnovation #HomeHealth #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfCare #homebasedcare #strategy #innovation #leadership @Home Care 100

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Join us for our VIRTUAL clinical hiring event on June 24th 10AM - 3PM to learn more about the available roles with Visiting Nurse Health System! Please go to our Indeed event page or copy this event page link into your browser. https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=641a3fe79077d14c. For questions about the event or the roles, please reach out to css@vnhs.org.

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Hospice Atlanta cares. We are here when you need us.

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Communication is more than words...it`s connection, dignity, and quality of life. This Speech-Language Pathology Month, we celebrate our dedicated speech pathologists who bring expert care directly into the homes of our patients.
Thank you for helping individuals regain their communication abilities, confidence, and independence every day. 💙
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Communication is more than words...it's connection, dignity, and quality of life. This Speech-Language Pathology Month, we celebrate our dedicated speech pathologists who bring expert care directly into the homes of our patients. Thank you for helping individuals regain their communication abilities, confidence, and independence every day. 💙 #SpeechLanguagePathologyMonth #SpeechPathologist #HomeHealthCare #CareAtHome #PatientCare #Rehabilitation #Homehealth #VisitingNurseHealthSystem

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Congratulations to Tyonia, our Employee of the Month! 🎉
Her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to client-centered care make a meaningful difference every day. Thank You!

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Congratulations to Tyonia, our Employee of the Month! 🎉 Her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to client-centered care make a meaningful difference every day. Thank You! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #MissionDriven #VisitingNurseHealthSystem

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Congratulations to Tyonia, our Employee of the Month! 🎉

Her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to client-centered care make a meaningful difference every day. Thank You!

#EmployeeOfTheMonth #MissionDriven #VisitingNurseHealthSystem

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Congratulations to Tyonia, our Employee of the Month! 🎉 Her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to client-centered care make a meaningful difference every day. Thank You! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #MissionDriven #VisitingNurseHealthSystem

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Join us for our VIRTUAL clinical hiring event on June 24th 10AM - 3PM to learn more about the available roles with Visiting Nurse Health System! Please click here to RSVP/ apply to this posting to be considered for any of the roles listed below https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=641a3fe79077d14c. For questions about the event or the roles, please reach out to css@vnhs.org.

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As we pause this Memorial Day weekend to honor and remember the brave who gave their lives in service to our country, we also extend our heartfelt gratitude to their families and loved ones who carry their legacy forward today.

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day, with time to reflect, remember, and spend time with those we love.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who fill our lives with strength, compassion, and love. Thank you for the care, comfort, and kindness you share each and every day.

Wishing all of our patients, families, employees, healthcare partners, and community a beautiful and meaningful Mother’s Day.
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This Mother’s Day, at Hospice Atlanta we honor all mothers we hold in our hearts, those who are with us, and those we hold close in memory.
We recognize that this day can bring both joy and reflection, and we hold space for every story and every heart.
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