Willamette Vital Health

04/30/2026

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey that will help us better understand your needs, identify gaps in services, and ensure we continue to provide high-quality, patient-centered hospice care to community members. We would greatly appreciate your participation. The survey will be available until May 1st, 2026.

Link: https://vist.ly/4x8qi

04/28/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of seeking support when needed.

To explore our grief care services, visit: https://www.wvh.org/grief-care

04/27/2026

Willamette Wealth Collective
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
11:30am - 1:00pm via Zoom

Join us for a free community education event designed to empower women with practical tools for financial and legal planning. Hosted by the Willamette Wealth Collective—a collaboration of local women-led firms committed to accessible, values-driven guidance—this event offers thoughtful insight in a welcoming, sales-pitch-free space. Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom to learn, connect, and explore strategies tailored to life’s most meaningful transitions.

Register Here: https://vist.ly/4zect

04/23/2026

Last Friday, our CEO, Iria, had the privilege of presenting Senator Deb Patterson with the Legislator of the Year Award at the OAHC (Oregon Association for Home Care) Annual Conference.

During the Home Care Hero Awards Recognition Luncheon, Iria was also recognized with the President’s Award for her continued outstanding leadership and dedication to supporting hospice care and the patients we serve.

04/23/2026

HeartStrings Garden Party
Saturday, May 16
5:00pm-7:00pm
215 Doaks Ferry Rd. NW, Salem, OR

The Willamette Vital Health Hospice Music Therapy program is inviting you to support our cause! Please join us on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at the beautiful Chemeketa Eola Campus in West Salem for an evening of music, stories, refreshments, a silent auction, and more! Ticket sales end Monday, May 11th.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the event concluding at 7:00 p.m. WVH music therapists rely entirely on the generosity of community members to provide vital services to hospice patients in need. Those services include creating legacy projects with families, providing environmental music therapy at the Tokarski Home, participating in family memorials, and more!

Tickets Here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/HSTickets2026

Can’t attend? Join the Music Therapy Patron’s Circle and let the music come to you: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E78506&id=74

04/18/2026

Family Grief Retreat
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10am - 4pm

Join us for our next retreat on April 25. Spend a special day remembering loved ones, playing, connecting with others, and building new support systems. The retreat includes family activities, age-appropriate groups, music therapy, and dedicated space for healing, friendship, and meaningful connection.

RSVP required: WVH.org | 503-588-3600

04/17/2026

Without volunteers, there would be no such thing as hospice. This transformative movement was started by local volunteers, and they continue at the heart of all the good we do through Willamette Vital Health. Consider becoming a hospice volunteer yourself! Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week April 19-25!

04/17/2026

Love this! Several of these wonderful organizations are great local partners for our WVH Pet Peace of Mind program, and will also have booths at the 2026 Walk-n-Wag on July 25th. Please support them 🥰🐈😽🐕‍🦺 Bentley's Coffee The Dog Bark Friends of Felines

Bentley’s Coffee is throwing a dog adoption event at Salem Center Mall with all sorts of raffles, gifts, games, balloon animals, free drinks, coupons and discounts! And of course…adorable DOGS for adoption!!!

We will be there with a fun Plinko game and Wheel of Fortune Style spinning Wheel, giving away coupons for our services. Come stop by to say hi! 👋

04/16/2026

April 16th, is National Healthcare Decisions Day — a reminder of how important it is to plan ahead for future healthcare needs.

An advance directive, which may include a living will, helps ensure your medical wishes are known and respected, even if you're unable to speak for yourself.

Learn more about Advance Care Planning here: https://vist.ly/4yqif