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Interested in Becoming a Hospice Volunteer?

"Living At The End Of Life" is a short course for persons living and working with the terminally ill. This is a required course for those individuals wishing to become a hospice volunteer. These classes are held twice a year in the spring and in the fall. They are held at the Community Care Building on Augusta Health campus. The next class is scheduled for March 8 - April 1, 2010. Classes will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00pm. For more information on becoming a volunteer contact Lori Showalter, Volunteer Coordinator at (540) 932-4909 or 332-4909. Hospice would love to have you!

Do You Have a Chronic or Severe Heart or Lung Condition?

The Hospice Care program may be ideal for you. Hospice Care provides patients with the ongoing, comprehensive and coordinated care you need. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for you and to eliminate or reduce the need for hospitalization.

View more information: Patient Guide: For patients with Cardiac or Pulmonary Disease

Festival of Trees

The Board of Advisors of the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah sponsored the 2^nd Annual Festival of Trees on November 20, 2009. The event, held at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton, attracted over 200 participants who offered bids on 30 beautifully decorated Christmas trees. In addition, a variety of art works, crafts, vacation opportunities and a host of other donated items attracted interest in a lively silent auction. Unique Christmas stars were sold as commemorative souvenirs. The evening was a major success and over $27,000 was raised to support hospice programs. The 3^rd Annual Festival of Trees is planned for November 19, 2010 at the Best Western Hotel in Waynesboro. Mark that date on your calendar and call the hospice office (932-4909) if you should be interested in donating an auction item or decorating a Christmas tree.

Bereavement Coordinator Featured in Curio Magazine

Our Bereavement Coordinator, Debbi Brown, is featured in Curio Magazine.

Read her story