NVNA and Hospice

08/28/2025

Let’s Talk About Death: Join NVNA and Hospice end-of-life doulas on September 9 at 4:30pm at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. This will be the first of a four-part series offering open and honest conversations about death and dying. This forum provides a safe space to explore feelings and beliefs surrounding mortality while helping to normalize these important discussions. Light refreshments will be provided.

To attend, please RSVP to Amy Amoroso, EOLD, Director of Business Development & Intake at 781-635-9377 by September 5.

08/22/2025

Phyllis Shea, PTA, has been part of the NVNA and Hospice team for over 20 years. Initially a physical therapist assistant treating certified patients, she is now Community Outreach Coordinator, providing physical therapy to private clients and teaching safe mobility to local seniors through various programs such as "A Matter of Balance” and Tai Chi.

Thank you for the essential services you provide for the aging population in our community, Phyllis.

For more information on the specialized care we offer, please visit nvna.org.

08/21/2025

August 21 is National Senior Citizen's Day. Today, we honor our senior patients and the necessary work that must be done to support this rapidly growing demographic. According to the most recent report from the United States Census Bureau, the senior citizen population has increased almost five times faster than the overall population across the past century.

At NVNA and Hospice, we are committed to advancing care to reach more patients with increasingly complex needs and supporting families through the challenges of aging.

To learn more about our services, please visit nvna.org.

08/15/2025

If you haven't caught our previous episodes, NVNA and Hospice's leadership continues a monthly radio segment on 95.9 WATD FM. This Wednesday morning spot includes an overview of the critical patient services we provide, such as hospice, palliative, and home care, as well as important discussions on health, aging, grief, and more with local healthcare professionals.

Tune in on the radio or 959watd.com to hear from our team about the resources we offer the community.

08/08/2025

Eileen Supple, PT has been a dedicated member of the NVNA and Hospice clinical team for over 18 years, serving patients in the Duxbury area as a physical therapist. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teammates, Eileen works directly with patients to address mobility challenges, gait and balance issues, fall risk prevention, home safety, and strength training.

Thank you to Eileen and the rest of our clinical colleagues for helping to keep patients safe at home and providing skilled care in the community each day.

For more information on our service offerings, please visit nvna.org.

08/04/2025

A reason to celebrate: NVNA and Hospice has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer," maintaining an overall patient satisfaction score in the top 5% nationally for home health in 2024.

Ranking among more than 3,200 eligible home health providers, this recognition reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care.

08/01/2025

The 12 2025 was an evening of joy, remembrance, and generosity. "Tonight not only honors the 12 people in this house," says Board of Directors member Kendra McKinley, "but also the memory of those whose spirit lives on here."

With sincere gratitude to our donors who support The 12 and our mission of patient care access for the community. We are already looking forward to next year.

07/30/2025

NVNA and Hospice, in partnership with Pembroke Medical Associates, recently hosted a panel discussion with three local healthcare leaders exploring compassionate end-of-life care, pain management, and the evolving needs of patients and families throughout the region.

The conversation highlighted the importance of coordinated care across home health and post-acute settings, as well as the clinical best practices that guide patient-centered hospice care.

With appreciation to our panelists:

❖ John Stevenson, MD, Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director, NVNA and Hospice / Internal Medicine, Pembroke Medical Associates
❖ Elizabeth McKeen, NP-C, Senior Advanced Practitioner of Hospice Clinical Practice, NVNA and Hospice
❖ Cliff Breslow, MD, Pain Management, Palliative Care / South Shore Hospital, Hingham Pain Management Clinic

07/25/2025

We are thrilled to announce that, as seen in this week’s Boston Business Journal, Cathy and Rick Roche contributed $1 million to NVNA and Hospice's fundraising campaign focused on expanding patient care access across the 27 communities we serve.

Thank you to the Roche family for their remarkable generosity and ongoing support of our mission, spanning more than a decade.

Roche Bros. co-owner Rick Roche donated $1 million to NVNA and Hospice, providing a "significant boost" to the nonprofit.

07/18/2025

Although it is still summer, college move-in is just a few short weeks away for many students. This year, NVNA and Hospice was proud to award the NVNA and Hospice Nursing Scholarship to three graduating Norwell High School seniors set to pursue nursing degrees. We are honored to support Norwell as our organization's founding town.

Pictured are Director of Home Care Melissa Thompson, RN, left, and CEO Renee McInnes, RN, right, with scholarship recipients William Lemoine, Ben Nguyen, and Avery Nickerson.

We wish William, Ben, Avery, and the rest of our community's graduates the very best as they begin this exciting new chapter!

07/10/2025

At a recent home health aide meeting, managers kicked off the summer season by surprising their team with gift cards from Alfredo Aiello Italian Foods. We are grateful to our dedicated HHAs for the support they offer patients and families every day!

07/07/2025

Are you interested in joining a growing organization in its second century of caring for the community?

NVNA and Hospice is hiring for a variety of positions, including a Physical Therapist Assistant for Milton and Quincy and an RN Case Manager for Hingham and Hull.

We are an equal opportunity employer providing competitive salaries, a full suite of benefits, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, robust clinical education, and the opportunity to work alongside an incredibly talented and committed team.

For a full list of open roles, please visit nvna.org/careers