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VNA &Hospice of the Southwest Region

VNAHSR is a non-profit, Medicare-certified community health provider of home health & hospice services, delivering a wide range of medical care with compassion, dependability and expertise to people of all ages in Bennington, Rutland & Franklin counties.

03/15/2026

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03/12/2026

If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best, and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family.

Click on the link below to explore our current job openings and learn more about joining our team!

https://vermontvisitingnurses.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Questions? Contact Missy Brown, Talent Acquisition Specialist
802-770-1561 | missy.brown@vnahsr.org

03/06/2026

Meet Amy! She is our Clinical Manager of the Family & Children Services team, delivering compassionate and specialized care in Franklin County. Amy has been working with this patient for many years, and the joy her patient has when Nurse Amy arrives is clear to see!

Our agency offers a range of Pediatric Programs, including Maternal Child Health (MCH), which supports families during pregnancy and the transition from hospital to home; Pediatric High-Tech, which provides specialized in-home care for children and youth with complex medical needs; Children’s Integrated Services, offering statewide prevention and early intervention for women, children, and families; our Pediatric Rehabilitation Program (Kids on the Move), serving children with genetic and developmental disorders; and Pediatric Palliative Care, delivering compassionate support to children with serious illnesses.

No matter what path you might need to take, our staff works closely with you and your child's physicians, clinicians and other community resources to provide the seamless health care your child deserves.

For more information, check out our website: https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/maternal-child-health/

03/04/2026

In the month of March, we are excited to celebrate and recognize these departments across our agency that make a big difference in our day-to-day functions and the lives of our patients.

To our social workers, your advocacy and empathy go above and beyond. They hold our grief groups and help our patients and their families through some of their darkest times, and are always there to lend an ear. They helped put together some of our remembrance ceremonies honoring loved ones who have passed away. Thank you for the impact you make every day!

To our Human Resources team, you’re the glue that holds our employees together and what gets them to stick to our agency! Whether it’s meeting one on one for open enrollment or finding and organizing with new employees to our customer service representatives who are always just one phone call away. Your dedication to improving the lives and wellbeing of everyone cannot go amiss!

To our Billing Department, gosh where would we be without you! The answer is nowhere! Your diligence and expertise ensure we can continue to care for and support our patients every day. You are essential to our agency, and we would be lost without you!

To our Nutritionist, your guidance and compassionate support help patients build healthier lives and improve overall well-being every day! You not only help our patients but our communities! You have gone above and beyond by joining our marketing team for events showing community members healthy snack options or hopping on PEG TV for a live cooking experience! You are so dedicated and passionate, and we are so lucky to have you as part of our agency!

03/02/2026

We had such a blast this year at Winterfest!! A huge thank you to Come Alive Outside & Rutland Winterfest for letting us join in the festivities!

We loved the fierce competition in the Puzzle Palooza. Congratulations to the WINNING TEAM who completed their 500-piece puzzle in an incredible 36 MINUTES, INCREDIBLE!!

Shout out to our very own Kelley Todriff, Phoebe Flemming, and Jamie Rosploch for joining the marketing team this snowy season. From snowshoes and Yaktrax demos, to painting with kids, to being inside PEG TV’s kitchen studio, we hope you will join us again to celebrate the winter season!

02/23/2026

💬 Meet Joyce Humphrey — LTC Program Manager

Ask Joyce what she loves most about her job, and she won’t hesitate: it’s the people. “I enjoy meeting new individuals both internally and externally, from admissions to community partners,” she shares. Building relationships and staying connected with others is what makes her role so meaningful. For Joyce, it’s all about collaboration, communication, and the connections formed along the way.

Her journey into healthcare began in 1984 “out of necessity,” she says. She had no prior experience or exposure to the field. But it didn’t take long for her to realize she had found where she belonged. What started as a practical decision quickly turned into a lifelong commitment to a field she truly enjoys and feels passionate about.

When she’s not at work, Joyce loves tackling projects around her home. Whether she’s creating a new garden bed or putting in a stepping-stone walkway, she enjoys staying busy and bringing her ideas to life. When it’s time to unwind, you’ll likely find her watching a good drama series. She prefers compelling storylines over reality TV any day.

Here’s a fun fact you might not know: Joyce loves driving go-karts and has a special place in her heart for the oldies. A little speed paired with classic tunes? That sounds like a great time.

At home, she has a three-year-old Shih Tzu named Ziggy who is, by her own admission, extremely spoiled, and proudly so!

If she could have dinner with anyone famous, her choice is easy: Matthew McConaughey. “He’s just gorgeous,” she says with a smile and her genuine laugh.

One of the most unusual jobs she’s ever had? Taxi driver, and we know she became friends with everyone she drove around. Joyce just has that infectious and upbeat personality!

Above all, Joyce treasures time with her family. She has four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter, and they are often busy doing activities together. “It brings me much joy,” she shares, and it’s clear that family is at the center of her heart.

Dedicated, warm, and relationship-driven, Joyce brings authenticity and experience to her role every day.

Stay tuned for the next leader we highlight!

02/21/2026

We wanted to take a moment to shout out to our amazing choirs who bring heart and compassion to the bedside, touching the soul the way only music can.

We are so proud to have a choir of volunteers in each of our counties. In Rutland county, our Trillium Singers have made a difference in patients’ lives for decades. In Bennington county, the Serenity Singers not only sing in homes, but are highly requested at community concerts. Finally, in Franklin county, our HeartSing choir is starting to take off and is excited to welcome all new members.

Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offers songs of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time.

For more information, please contact Mary Pleasant,
Hospice Volunteer Service Coordinator: 802-442-0540 | mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org

02/20/2026

Join a town-wide scavenger hunt to track down Bigfoot, starting at the library and exploring various downtown locations. Solve clues, enjoy snacks, and watch for sightings of the elusive cryptid. Wrap up your adventure by meeting Bigfoot himself back at the library!

Our very own Heidi Gillespie, Director of Children and Family Services, and Kelley Todriff, CIS Coordinator, will be there helping Rutland Winterfest with the event!

Location: Starts at Rutland Free Library, 10 Court Street, Rutland, VT

Cost: Free

New this year: Free lunch for Bigfoot hunters from 12-1:30 at the Rutland Free Library. Pizza + Cabot Cheese + more!

Who It’s For: Perfect for kids, families, and adventurers of all ages

How to Register: Registration is helpful but not mandatory.

https://rutlandfree.assabetinteractive.com/.../4th.../

02/13/2026

We provide the training. You bring the 💙

Maybe you’ve had a personal experience with hospice and want to give back. Perhaps you’re a student looking to complete community service hours, or maybe you simply have a heart for caring. Hospice volunteers are special—they provide invaluable support to patients and their families during their most challenging moments.

No matter your reason, we’re eager to find a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests, availability, and talents. Join us for our next in-person training session and start making a meaningful impact today!

Training Date: Saturday, Feb 28th

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: VNA & Hospice – Rutland, VT 7 Albert Cree Dr.
Rutland, VT 05701 United States

Come, volunteer with us and be part of something truly special!

02/11/2026

If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best, and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family.

Click on the link below to explore our current job openings and learn more about joining our team!
https://vermontvisitingnurses.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Questions? Contact Missy Brown, Talent Acquisition Specialist
802-770-1561 | missy.brown@vnahsr.org

02/09/2026

Meet Claire! She's part of our nursing team that delivers compassionate and skilled care directly in patients’ homes. Our clinicians provide education, support, and personalized care plans to help individuals manage chronic conditions, recover after surgery, achieve their health care goals and more, all while promoting independence and improving quality of life.

Home health care is so important because it allows patients to receive the care they need while remaining safely and comfortably at home.

Do you, or does someone you know, need home care? Call 802.775.0568.

For more information, check out our website: https://www.vermontvisitingnurses.org/home-health-care/skilled-nursing-services/

02/04/2026

With colder temperatures upon us, remembering space heater safety can help reduce risks and ensure a warm, safe environment for everyone. Check out this guidance for keeping warm this winter.

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We are a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health and hospice agency delivering a wide-range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability and expertise to people of all ages.

Serving Bennington and Rutland Counties in Vermont, our staff of trusted health professionals and caregivers are committed to providing exceptional care to patients and families.

Proud of our national reputation for quality care, VNAHSR is highly rated for Quality of Patient Care and Patient Satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 performing home health agencies, by HomeCare Elite, a market-leading review that identifies top Medicare-certified agencies.