Having Courageous Conversations
Even the thought of talking about death and dying can make many people squeamish and Granite VNA is striving to remove the fear and stigma attached to the subject. “Through […]
News
Granite VNA Marks 125th Anniversary in 2024
In 1899, Concord District Nursing Association was formed to serve the health needs of underserved residents of Concord, New Hampshire. Now known as Granite VNA, the agency has grown to […]
President/CEO Appointed to NAHC/NHPCO Transition Board of Directors
Granite VNA President/CEO Beth Slepian, MBA, PT, has been named to a Transition Board of Directors that will oversee the consolidation of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice […]
Granite State Independent Living Honors Granite VNA
Granite VNA, was recently honored by Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) with the 2023 Community Partner award for its dedicated service to patients and families within the community. Granite VNA […]
Navigating the Holidays While Grieving
By Barbara Desmond, MSW, Bereavement Coordinator Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and even the changing of the seasons can be especially challenging when experiencing the loss of a loved one. Holidays are […]
Granite VNA Hosts Annual “Lights, Life and Memories” Campaign and Remembrance Ceremonies
Honor and remember loved ones with Granite VNA’s annual Lights, Life and Memories campaign and remembrance ceremonies. Community members are invited to participate by placing the names of loved ones […]
Granite VNA Names Angela Arria Vice President of Home Care
Home health care and hospice agency Granite VNA announces Angela Arria as Vice President of Home Care. In this role, Arria will provide leadership and oversight of the agency’s Home […]
Sixth Generation Tuftonboro Resident Donates Property to Granite VNA
Jeremy (Jere) Hodgdon, a sixth-generation Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, resident who passed away in May 2022, bequeathed 24 acres of land to Granite VNA. The Phinneas Road property, which includes remnants […]
More Keys to Aging Well – Community Engagement
By Lisa Challender, MBA, MSW, Volunteer Coordinator It has been widely reported that, between the years 2010 and 2020, the number of people age 65 and over in the United […]
Hospice House Greeters Honored with Spirit of NH Award for Volunteer Service
Thirty-four volunteers from Hospice House were recently honored by Volunteer NH with the 2023 Spirit of New Hampshire Award for volunteer service. The Hospice House Greeters were recognized at the […]
