Nearly twenty-five years ago, VNA of NWI, a not-for-profit organization, made a commitment to Northwest Indiana to provide an in-patient hospice center. First opened in 1994, the Mary E. Bartz VNA Hospice Center was located in a wing at Whispering...

Lissa Yogan's mother had been in and out of hospitals and rehab facilities several times before an emergency room doctor finally suggested that Yogan and her family consider placing her mother in hospice. "We moved her into the VNA, and it was...

VNA of Northwest Indiana has watched awareness in hospice and palliative care grow over the many years they have provided patient-focused support services around the Region. Yet for many physicians and other medical professionals, approaching the...

This is it! Your “Last Chance for White Pants” for the season at a fun event sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association of NWI. This summer casual event (white pants are optional) will feature a gourmet dinner, open bar, live music featuring The...

There comes a point in many healthcare professional’s career when they must break the difficult news to patients and families that there are no more medical options available to help prolong a patient’s life.  “How do I tell my patient, a...