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Neighborhood Hospice
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide cost-effective quality home health care, including health maintenance, health education, and anticipatory guidance to individuals, families and groups within the community through our programs and services, regardless of race, age, color, creed, physical disability, or ability to pay, based upon our available resources.
Description:
DESCRIPTION:
Neighborhood Visiting Nurse Association:
A local, full-service, non-profit home care agency providing the following services to the community since 1912:
Adult Home Care provides
care for adult patients recovering from surgery, chronic or acute conditions.
Maternal/Child Health provides support for
High-risk Pregnancy,
Postpartum Care, and
Lactation Consultation.
Physical Therapy,
Speech Therapy,and
Occupational Therapy assisting patient to return to maximum quality of life.
Senior HealthLink is a
free outreach to seniors in the community.
PersonalCare services provide
Private duty aides,
Companionship with personal hygiene needs,and
Light housekeeping duties.
Hospice Care provides end of life care to those with a life-limiting illness and
Bereavement Support,
Volunteer Program,
Caregiver Support,
Pet Therapy.
History:
HISTORY:
In 1912 nine Wayne, PA women joined together under the Neighborhood League name to promote moral, social and physical betterment of the community. In 1915 the Neighborhood League was incorporated. The agency continued to grow and today provides a full array of services to Chester County, parts of Montgomery, Delaware and Lancaster Counties. All services are provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, nation of origin, handicapped condition or disability. Donations, memorial gifts and United Way funding help us to provide services to persons with no or inadequate health insurance.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (610) 429-1840
Address:
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400 E Marshall StWest Chester, PA 19380(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.nvnacc.com
Directions:
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From South of West Chester:
Take Route 202 North; approximately 6 miles after crossing over Route 1, bear right at the Holiday Inn (West Chester Bypass). Exit at Paoli Pike; at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Paoli Pike. . . (more) |
| Last updated on August 27, 2009 |
Volunteer Reflections
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Neighborhood Hospice
5
Average Rating
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reflections)
Neighborhood Hospice
5
Overall Experience
One of the most gratifying things I've ever done.
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Having been a volunteer with the Neighborhood Health Agency exposed me to a world I did not know much about, and that is the world of hospice
and volunteering. I got to meet interesting people and listen to their life stories. Although many of the people I met were nearing the end of their lives and had all sorts of ailments they still had much to talk
about.
For anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of another, volunteering is definitely the way to go. It shows that you care for
others and are willing to make sacrifices.
If anyone would ask me if I would do it again, I would automatically say, "YES"!
posted by sgoeser on June 17, 2004 |
Neighborhood Hospice
5
Overall Experience
I got to help people in need of it and make some friends along the way. I will never forget it.
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I gained a sincere appreciation for volunteer organizations and the people who put all that time and effort into running them. I know that my experience has been worthwhile and meaningful and I thank Hospice for giving me that opportunity. Finally, I most certainly have a greater appreciation for life in general.
posted by aarongizer on June 9, 2004 |
Neighborhood Hospice
5
Overall Experience
This opportunity was rewarding in many ways.
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Neighborhood Hospice is an excellent place for all sorts of volunteers. I volunteered as a teen volunteer at Barclay friends Nursing Home in West Chester with a group of friends and really enjoyed it. The volunteer coordinator and everyone else worked hard to make ity easy for us to volunteer, and as a result, we have gained so much.
Despite what many people may think about a hospice, it isn't all death and dying. Instead, you're working to help people enjoy the last days of your life.
I hope that whoever reads this reflection realizes what a great program this is and will take the time to get involved.
posted on June 27, 2002 |
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