Month: February 2016

March Lunch and Learn Announced: Suicide Prevention

February 26, 2016

Hospice of the Red River Valley invites health care professionals to its March Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, from noon-1 p.m.

Topic, Presenter & Date
The next Lunch and Learn will take place on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, from noon-1 p.m. Prairie St. John’s will present on the topic of suicide prevention.

In this session, participants will learn about suicide prevention, including what to look for, signs and symptoms leading up to suicide and where to find help.

Continuing Education
Hospice of the Red River Valley is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in North Dakota. This program will be awarded 1 contact hour.

Locations
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.

Registration
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: 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 2016 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.

Barnesville VFW to Host Valentine’s Day Supper

February 12, 2016

Barnesville Valentine's Day Supper 2016The VFW 4628 Auxiliary of Barnesville (MN) will host a Valentine’s Day Supper on Sunday, Feb. 14 starting at 5 p.m. at the Barnesville VFW Post 4628, located at 206 Front St. S.

The event is sponsored by VFW 4628 Auxiliary of Barnesville, and part of the proceeds will benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley.


On the menu:
Roast pork loin with applesauce and/or bacon marmalade
Halverson Family baked potato
Candied carrots
Relish tray
Rolls & butter
Dessert buffet & coffee

Adults: $10, children under 10: $5

 

Community Soup and Sandwich Feed to be Held Feb. 24 in Valley City

February 9, 2016

Soup and Sandwich FeedThe Valley City State University Pre-Professional Club will host a Community Soup and Sandwich Feed on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the VFW, located at 138 E. Main St. in Valley City.

The Community Soup and Sandwich Feed is open to the public. Tickets cost $7 per person; children under five eat for free. Proceeds from the event will be used to advance the club, and a portion will be donated to Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Hilde van Gijssel at (701) 845-7337 or hilde.vangijssel@vcsu.edu. Tickets purchased in advance will be held at a will-call table. Tickets may also be purchased at the event.

About the Pre-Professional Club
The Pre-Professional Club at Valley City State University is for students interested in careers in the medical field, graduate school and law. The club helps students with the application process, provides volunteer opportunities, job shadowing and job observations hours, study sessions and mock admission tests and anything else related to the admission process of professional programs.

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, email questions@hrrv.org or visit www.hrrv.org.

 

Hospice of the Red River Valley Selected as 2016 Giving Hearts Day Participant

February 1, 2016

Giving Hearts Day 2016Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation have selected Hospice of the Red River Valley to participate in the 2016 Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event that will be held on Feb. 11, 2016. When you make a donation of $10 or more on that day, your donation to Hospice of the Red River Valley may be multiplied by Team Industries. To participate and have the impact of your donation multiplied, simply visit impactgiveback.org on Feb. 11 and select Hospice of the Red River Valley.