VNA East in the News
Giving back, one loop at a time -- ‘Hot Chicks’ put knitting skills to use
The Chronicle
January 27, 2012
LEBANON — Since 2004, Hot Chicks with Sticks have been heating up the Jonathan Trumbull Library, making scarves for soldiers in Afghanistan, ... [read more]
VNA East, Inc. Named Top 500 Home Care Agency And 2011 HomeCare Elite Agency
Hartford Courant
November 28, 2011
VNA East, Inc. Named Top 500 Home Care Agency And 2011 HomeCare Elite Agency VNA East, Inc. has again been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite, a ... [read more]
Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice of Eastern Connecticut has opportunities for individuals with gifts of time, presence and compassion to give to patients and their families. Our hospice and bereavement volunteers contribute to the efforts of our multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of life for our patients and their families.
We currently have the following volunteer opportunities available:
- Hospice Patient Volunteers to provide companionship to patients in their homes or place of residence and provide respite to our patients caregivers
- Clerical Volunteers to assist with bereavement letters, mailing, filing and other office work
- Bereavement Volunteers to support grieving family members through support groups, letter writing and phone calls
- Volunteer Quilters to assist with our Hospice Commemorative Quilt
Volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon and evening hours. If you would like to become a Hospice of Eastern Connecticut volunteer, please call 860.456.7288, ext. 293 or 860.456.7288, ext. 214. (download volunteer application)
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The therapist was totally aware of my environment and status at every visit; this gave me complete confidence in his judgment and care plan.
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The Nurse and Physical Therapist I had were totally invested in my improvement. They listened and encouraged. They were organized and responsible.
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Our care providers were all well informed, answered all questions and concerns. Very professional, yet very personable.
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My nurses were so kind and considerate with me. They were very concerned about my well being. Took time to explain everything to me.
