Dacotah Bank Donates $1,625 to Hospice of the Red River Valley

Dacotah Bank recently donated $1,625 to Hospice of the Red River Valley. The donation is a combined gift from employee casual/jean day funds and a match from the bank. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Valley City and surrounding communities.

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L to R, back row: Mike Lentz, Jill Rood, Jessica Jenrich, Sue Peterson, Dick Gulmon—Market President. Front row: Dixie Tompt, Liz Nelson, Sue Kapaun, Curt Seter (Hospice of the Red River Valley)

“We are so appreciative of Dacotah Bank’s gift,” Curt Seter, development officer with Hospice of the Red River Valley, said. “Their commitment to supporting Hospice helps ensure this care will continue long into the future.”

“Hospice of the Red River Valley provides tremendous services to families in our community at a time of need,” Dick Gulmon, market president with Dacotah Bank, said. “The care and comfort they provide truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Dacotah Bank —and our staff—is proud to make this contribution to assist the efforts of Hospice to continue these services in the Valley City/Barnes County area.”

Employees of Discovery Benefits Make Blankets for Hospice Patients

In March, employees of Discovery Benefits, an employee benefits administration company with offices in Fargo and Brookings, made tie blankets for Hospice of the Red River Valley patients. The Volunteer Committee at Discovery Benefits encouraged employees to grab some friends during break or a team meeting to create the handmade blankets.

Thank you to Discovery Benefits for the wonderful donation!

Discovery Benefits Donation

May Lunch and Learn Announced: Guardianship & Other Alternatives for Protecting Vulnerable Adults

Lunch and LearnHospice of the Red River Valley invites health care professionals to its May Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, from noon-1 p.m.

Kelly Qualey, NCG, executive director, with Guardian, Fiduciary & Advocacy Services, will present “Guardianship & Other Alternatives for Protecting Vulnerable Adults.”

In this session, participants will gain an understanding of who is considered a vulnerable adult and learn about available protective services. The session will also cover the processes for getting protective services established, including what to expect and how services are paid for.

Hospice of the Red River Valley is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in North Dakota. This program has been approved for 1 contact hour for social workers.

For your convenience, Lunch and Learns will be held in five Hospice of the Red River Valley Office locations:

    • Fargo – 1701 38th Street SW, Fargo, N.D.
    • Detroit Lakes* – 1111 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
    • Grand Forks* – 2860 10th Avenue N., Ste. 400, Grand Forks, N.D.
    • Lisbon* – 415 Main Street, Lisbon, N.D.
    • Valley City* – 1240 W. Main Street, Valley City, N.D.

 

*The Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, Lisbon and Valley City office locations will be connected via videoconference to the Fargo office where the live presentation will take place.

This event is free and open to all health care professionals, but pre-registration is required because space is limited. Participants may bring their own lunches; coffee and water will be provided.

RSVP to Missy Haut: melissa.haut@hrrv.org or (701) 356-1563 one week prior to the Lunch and Learn, and indicate which location you will be attending.

Lunch and Learns in 2015 will be held every other month starting in January on the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. Specific topics and descriptions will be shared closer to each date.

Heirlooms Featured on Valley News Live Morning Show

On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Heirlooms was featured on Valley New Live (KVLY-TV) from 5-7 a.m. during the morning show.

Reporter Kristi Larson was onsite to learn more about Heirlooms, the items Heirlooms accepts for donation, ‪‎volunteer‬ roles and needs and how the store benefits Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Several Hospice of the Red River Valley employees were interviewed during the show.

Watch the video clips here:

Hospice of the Red River Valley Employees Obtain Certifications

Annie Schultz, RN, CHPN, has successfully completed the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Certification through the Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC). Pearl Stockwell, LPN, CHPLN, has completed the Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse Certification through the HPCC. Both Schultz and Stockwell are employed by Hospice of the Red River Valley.

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.