VNA of Northwest Indiana honors loved ones during annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony

VNA of Northwest Indiana is the premier advocate for aging members of the community, providing hospice care, palliative care, VNA Meals on Wheels, the Medical Guardian response system, community education, grief support for families, the Phoenix Center with grief support for children, a We Honor Veterans program, and recognition programs celebrating the lives of our loved ones.

The VNA’s comprehensive approach to hospice and palliative care that combines world-class care with mission-driven compassion and family support makes VNA one-of-a-kind in Northwest Indiana.

In a time of uncertainty, VNA celebrates the lives of the individuals we serve, provides compassionate care and creates an atmosphere that helps families embrace hope.

The VNA is a not for profit organization, established in 1970 and serving Lake, LaPorte, Jasper, Porter, and Starke counties.

VNA Hospice NWI makes a positive impact on community through...

VNA Hospice NWI makes a positive impact on community through Meals on Wheels program

See how VNA Hospice NWI makes a positive impact on the community through its Meals on Wheels program. Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social and our websites! -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNews.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/NWI.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Valpo.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Portage.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/LaPorteCounty.Life/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnews.life/?hl=en -Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatnewslife?lang=en The Life Sites: NWI.Life: https://nwi.life/ Valpo.Life: https://valpo.life/ LaporteCounty.Life: https://laportecounty.life/ Portage.Life: https://portage.life/ GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
VNA Hospice NWI helps seniors stay independent and healthy

VNA Hospice NWI helps seniors stay independent and healthy

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VNA of Northwest Indiana Meals on Wheels Ride Along

VNA of Northwest Indiana Meals on Wheels Ride Along

Ride along with GreatNews.Life Founder, Chris Mahlmann, and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana, Bob Franko, as they deliver food to a few recipients of the Meals on Wheels program. Learn about the Meals on Wheels program along the drive and all of the different ways it has helped give food to those in need around Northwest Indiana. This is the blessing of Meals on Wheels, it's much more than food, it's really about human contact. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
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Re-branding the VNA of Porter County with VNA of NWI CEO Ann...

Re-branding the VNA of Porter County with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

For decades the VNA of Porter County has been serving the Northwest Indiana community with their life changing programs. With the name of VNA of Porter County it created a misconception that the VNA only serves the citizens of Porter County. To battle this idea the VNA has recently changed to the VNA of NWI. We recently sat down with Visiting Nurses Association of NWI's CEO Ann O'Heir to talk over this change, and how it will impact the region as a whole.
The Other Forms of Hospice Care with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

The Other Forms of Hospice Care with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

Hospice isn't just the care of the elderly and the sick - hospice care can serve an entire family. We recently sat down with Visiting Nurses Association of NWI's CEO Ann O'Heir to talk about the VNA of NWI's services that not only help the people who need help at the end of the their lives, but the way they can help the anyone who needs a caring touch.
Understanding Hospice with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

Understanding Hospice with VNA of NWI CEO Ann O'Heir

Hospice, for all the good it does for the people who need the service, does have some negative connotations. We recently sat down with Visiting Nurses Association of NWI's CEO Ann O'Heir to go over what hospice really is, how it can help more than the elderly, and why no one should be afraid to get help.
VNA of NWI's Phoenix Center: How Was Your Experience with the...

VNA of NWI's Phoenix Center: How Was Your Experience with the Phoenix Center?

In the second video for our interview about the VNA of NWI's Phoenix Center we talk about how the family felt about using the center, and how it further changed their lives.
The VNA of Northwest Indiana's Phoenix Center: Changing Families'...

The VNA of Northwest Indiana's Phoenix Center: Changing Families' Lives

The VNA of Northwest Indiana doesn't just provide hospice care, they also have established the Phoenix Center - a place for grieving families. We recently sat down with a family that has used the Phoenix Center to change their lives, and they sat down with us to explain how.

VNA of Northwest Indiana honors loved ones during annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony

By: Curtis Hankins Last Updated: December 10, 2019

VNA of Northwest Indiana honors loved ones during annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony Family and friends gathered at the Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso on Tuesday evening for the VNA of Northwest Indiana’s annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony. The tradition allows people to honor passed loved ones during the holiday season. The...

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VNA updates facility for patients and families

By: Beth Ireland Last Updated: December 7, 2019

VNA updates facility for patients and families When a loved one is being cared for at the VNA of Northwest Indiana it's important that they and their family have a comfortable, home-like space that is peaceful and serene. The VNA’s Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton Hospice Center has provided that...

Presbyterian Resale Shop help support VNA of Northwest Indiana

By: VNA Hospice NWI Last Updated: November 25, 2019

Presbyterian Resale Shop help support VNA of Northwest Indiana At first glance, the Presbyterian Resale Shop, located at 7 E Lincolnway in downtown Valparaiso seems to be your typical thrift shop - until you meet their volunteers. For more than 77 years, volunteers have accepted donations of merchandise, worked...

Remember loved ones at the VNA of NWI Tree of Remembrance Ceremony

By: VNA Hospice NWI Last Updated: November 19, 2019

Remember loved ones at the VNA of NWI Tree of Remembrance Ceremony VNA Friends of Hospice will sponsor the VNA Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, December 10. The holiday season is a joyful time but it can also bring sadness and a swirl of conflicting emotions for those who are grieving the loss of a...

Generous gift from the NWI Parrothead Club supports program for grieving children

By: VNA Hospice NWI Last Updated: November 14, 2019

Generous gift from the NWI Parrothead Club supports program for grieving children The Northwest Indiana Parrothead Club, with members from Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties, has a rich history of philanthropic support. On Sunday, November 10th, the club added the VNA of Northwest Indiana’s Phoenix Center program to its...

NWI Parrot Head Club Presents ‘Party with a Purpose Tailgate Fundraiser Party’ benefiting VNA Phoenix Center

By: VNA Hospice NWI Last Updated: October 29, 2019

NWI Parrot Head Club Presents ‘Party with a Purpose Tailgate Fundraiser Party’ benefiting VNA Phoenix Center When people hear VNA of Northwest Indiana, its hospice service is most often the first thing that comes to mind. The not-for-profit organization that has been serving Northwest Indiana for nearly fifty years has four other services lines, one being...

VNA of NWI Celebrates November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

By: VNA Hospice NWI Last Updated: October 22, 2019

VNA of NWI Celebrates November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Throughout the month of November, VNA of Northwest Indiana will be joining organizations across the nation hosting community activities in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. For more than forty years, hospice has helped...

VNA of NWI Answers Demand for Increasing Hospice and Aging Services by Opening Crown Point Office

By: VNA Hospice NWI Last Updated: September 30, 2019

VNA of NWI Answers Demand for Increasing Hospice and Aging Services by Opening Crown Point Office The increasing need for hospice and aging services in Lake County, IN hasn’t gone unnoticed for VNA of NWI. VNA of NWI, a not-for-profit organization, is responding to the demand by opening a new office at 1450 E. Joliet St., Crown Point,...

Leadership Life: Bob Franko, President and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana, weighs in on leadership for non-profits

By: GreatNews.Life Last Updated: September 23, 2019

Leadership Life: Bob Franko, President and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana, weighs in on leadership for non-profits Editor’s Note: Check out this compilation of all the professionals from the region we’ve interviewed for the Leadership Life Series, in one convenient place! Bob Franko’s road to President and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana has been paved with...

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