Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference 2024
Reshaping the Approach to Life and Death in Healthcare HopeWest, in collaboration with Community Hospital, is proud to announce the Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference scheduled for February 23, 2024. This exciting event is designed to provide a...
HopeWest Welcomes Peter Schoomaker as Chief Financial Officer
HopeWest, a leading nonprofit healthcare organization serving Colorado’s Western Slope, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Schoomaker as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Schoomaker succeeds former HopeWest CFO of 26-years, Sarah Walsh, who is...
Let’s Talk About Grief: A Message for Children’s Grief Awareness Day
As the colorful leaves fall gently to the ground, we are reminded that change is a natural part of life. But what happens when that change is the loss of someone we love? Children, just like adults, experience grief, but they often face unique challenges in...
A Guide to Hospice and Palliative Care: What You Need to Know
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to celebrate and raise awareness about the life-changing services that offer comfort and support to individuals and their families facing serious illness and end of life. Hospice and palliative care play...
HopeWest Delta Receives $2,500 Grant from Local Walmart Community Grants Team for HopeWest Kids Grief Support
HopeWest Delta is honored to be the recipient of a $2,500 grant from the Walmart Local Community Grants Team and Delta Walmart. This generous grant will further strengthen the HopeWest Kids program, providing crucial support to grieving children and teens in the Delta...
HopeWest PACE Program Celebrates Two Years of Transforming Senior Care
HopeWest, a leading provider of exceptional healthcare and support services, is proud to announce the second anniversary of its innovative Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Since its inception, HopeWest PACE has been dedicated to enhancing the...
Sandy Knapton Joins Team as Director of Ferris Care Center at HopeWest
HopeWest is thrilled to welcome Sandy Knapton, RN, as the new Director of the Ferris Care Center. Sandy brings over 35 years of diverse nursing and leadership experience to this crucial role. Her background spans emergency medicine, homecare, and rehab/hospice care,...
Moral Injury – Why It Matters and What We Can Do
Moral injury, a term that makes many of us tilt our head in curiosity, is a surprisingly important topic within our community. Scott Hogue, the Chaplain at HopeWest, is hosting an open seminar on this subject, and here’s why it matters. Moral injury occurs when...