Debbie Gabel Memorial Ride Contributes $8,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley

L-R: Laurie Silewski, Deb Gemar, Rocky GabelThe Thundering Saints have donated $8,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley, generated from proceeds of the fourth annual Debbie Gabel Memorial Ride held in Valley City on July 28. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Valley City and surrounding communities.

This year’s ride attracted approximately 200 motorcycle riders from the surrounding states. The event also included an appearance from the Vikings cheerleaders, a breakfast served by Relay for Life, a raffle, a silent auction and supper at the VFW, and street dance. The raffle’s grand prize, a 2012 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic, was won by a woman who has a son with cancer.

“We had another successful year,” says Rocky Gabel, the event founder. “The proceeds of the event stay local, and the community has really rallied to make it a success.”

Next year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2013.

For more information, visit: http://www.thunderingsaints.com/

Three Hospice of the Red River Valley Employees Complete National Hospice Certification Exams

Three Hospice of the Red River Valley employees have successfully completed National Hospice Certification Exams.

Shelley Windels, CNA, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., completed the Palliative Nursing Assistant Certification.

Kelly Haneca, RN, of Moorhead, Minn., and Rebecca Baird, RN, of Fargo, N.D., completed the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Certification.

The purpose of certification is to promote delivery of comprehensive palliative nursing care through the certification of qualified hospice and palliative professionals. Certification in hospice and palliative care is highly valued and provides formal recognition of hospice and palliative nursing or administration knowledge.

9th Annual Fargo-Moorhead Caregiver Conference to be Held October 30

The 9th annual Fargo-Moorhead Caregiver Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N. in Moorhead.

The seminar is free and recommended for anyone who is caring for an aging loved one. The schedule of events includes presentations on caregiver stress, burnout and depression. There will also be time for participants to visit with area vendors. Brunch will be provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by Oct. 22. To reserve your spot, please contact Julie Marxen at (218) 299-5514.

The conference is sponsored by the ND Family Caregiver Support Program, Hospice of the Red River Valley, Senior Connections, Lutheran Social Service MN, Caregiver Support & Respite Program, Clay County Seniors and the Land of the Dancing Sky Agency on Aging.

 

Martin Appointed to North Dakota Board of Nursing

Derek Martin, RN, CHPN, manager of clinical development – CNA/CCN at Hospice of the Red River Valley, has been appointed to a two-year term on the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

In this role, Martin will serve on the Nurse Practice Committee, which will review the Nurse Practices Act and Rules. He was selected based on his expertise in nursing.

About the North Dakota Board of Nursing
The North Dakota Board of Nursing strives to proactively regulate the practice of nursing by providing timely information that gives registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse assistants and medication assistants the knowledge they need to remain compliant with the laws and rules.

About Hospice of the Red River Valley
Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, not-for-profit hospice serving all or portions of 29 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hospice care is intensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing quality of life for terminally ill patients and families by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual and grief needs. For more information, call toll free 800-237-4629, e-mail questions@hrrv.org or visit www.hrrv.org.

Hospice of the Red River Valley Announces Grief Program for Youth

Hospice of the Red River Valley is offering the following grief program this fall, specifically for youth. Registration is required and space is limited. 

Youth Journeys will be held Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Fargo office of Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th St. S, Fargo, N.D. This program is for young people, ages 6-18, who have lost a loved one through death. A portion of the day will include parent/guardian participation. Registration is required by October 29.

Even if a young person’s loved one was not cared for by Hospice of the Red River Valley, they are still eligible to attend this day-long grief program.

For more information or to register, contact the Journeys Department at (701) 356-1500, or visit our website www.hrrv.org.

Hospice to Provide Volunteer Information Session in Wahpeton

Hospice of the Red River Valley seeks individuals to join its volunteer team, specifically as friendly companionship volunteers. Join us to learn more about volunteer opportunities at an information session.

Deb Kluck, manager of clinical development – volunteer services, will share information about Hospice of the Red River Valley’s volunteer program and the opportunities available in Wahpeton, Breckenridge and the surrounding communities on Wednesday, October 10 at 11 a.m. at the Wahpeton Senior Center, 520 3rd Ave S., Wahpeton.

The volunteer program at Hospice of the Red River Valley provides essential support in our day-to-day work. Our volunteers can choose how they would like to help provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families, through providing companionship visits, running errands, doing light housekeeping, fixing meals, and many other ways. Please join us, or contact us, for more information.

Hospice provides a flexible volunteer schedule. For more information, please contact Deb Kluck at 701-356-1514 or dkluck@hrrv.org.