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Love’s PEAK, a pediatric hospice, palliative care, and grief support program at Mountain Valley, is hosting a heartwarming initiative to support children facing serious illnesses and their families. Through a thoughtfully organized toy drive, donors can make an impact by shopping from an Amazon wish list or making a monetary donation using this direct link: Mountain Valley Toy Drive. This […]

Working in hospice care is a difficult but rewarding profession. Many find it hard to understand how such a proximity to serious illness and death could be a blessing, but read on to hear how Kristie Szarpa, Mountain Valley’s senior vice president of practice management, found joy in serving as a hospice nurse. Blog author: Kristie Szarpa MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN […]

Mountain Valley was the recipient of a very special gift from a dedicated Eagle Scout with a heart for hospice service. While completing requirements to be recognized as an Eagle Scout, Nathan Dowell, son of Mountain Valley CFO Barry Dowell, chose to benefit the Woltz Hospice Home with a service project. Through his work on the project, Dowell planned and […]

In April, Mountain Valley celebrated a significant milestone at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home, marking 15 years of dedicated care for patients and families. The event, led by Tracey Dobson, Mountain Valley’s president and CEO, included remarks from agency leaders and tours of the facility for donors and community partners. Tracey reflected on the past 15 years, emphasizing […]

“I think the holidays are about “togetherness” and we have that Hallmark image of the perfect family. When a loved one has died, all of the messages are about “togetherness” and yet the person you want to be together with is no longer here.” – David Kessler For many people, the holiday season is a special time of year marked […]

The tradition of the challenge coin Recently, Mountain Valley introduced a challenge coin presentation as part of our We Honor Veterans program activity. Military Veterans receiving care at Mountain Valley are presented with a challenge coin in recognition of their dedication and service to our country, honoring their military history. Challenge coins are a unique and cherished tradition in the […]

Mountain Valley has announced that Hugh Chatham Health and Northern Regional Hospital will be the presenting sponsors of the upcoming 40th anniversary gala and fundraiser. We are so excited to be celebrating 40 years of service to the community with a special fundraising gala on Saturday, October 21st at Cross Creek Country Club in Mount Airy. The evening will include […]

In February, former President Jimmy Carter and his family made the decision to enroll in hospice care. Unsurprisingly, this news spurred nationwide expectations that Mr. Carter would soon be passing away. Now, 6 months later, Mr. Carter remains in his home in Georgia spending time with his loved ones. The former president’s decision, while sobering, is a wonderful gift to […]

Mountain Valley has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for home health and hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide positive patient and caregiver experiences and high-quality care. It acknowledges the highest performing agencies by analyzing […]

When someone is facing a serious illness, they may have questions about hospice and palliative care. These two types of care are often confused, but we’re here to help you understand the differences and choose the service that’s right for you and your loved ones. What is Hospice Care? Hospice care is specialized care for people who are nearing the […]