Welcome to AMC Hospice of the ShenandoahHospice provides care and support to patients and families dealing with life limiting illnesses. No two people or families are alike - the hopes and needs of each person are precious and important. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about us, who we are and what we do. Our professional staff and community volunteers (your neighbors) are dedicated to providing the highest quality care possible. We will be glad to meet or talk with you about your situation and concerns - just let us know how we can help. AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah accepts charitable donations and uses the money to meet various patient care needs and provide community education as determined by our independent Advisory Board. Our hospice is also a part of Augusta Medical Center, a not-for-profit medical center serving the cities of Waynesboro and Staunton and the region surrounding Augusta County. Location We are located in the Shenandoah Valley between the cities of Waynesboro and Staunton at exit 91 on Interstate 64. We are 30 miles west of Charlottesville, 50 miles south of Winchester and 90 miles north of Roanoke. Our offices are in the Augusta Community Care building which is part of the Augusta Medical Center campus. Contact us Address: 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939 After Hours
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Hospice NewsFestival of Trees AMC Hospice of Shenandoah is presenting The First Annual Festival of Trees Fundraising Event with a gala reception on Friday, November 14, 2008, 6 - 10 p.m. at Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro, VA. The special evening will feature entertainment, an auction of decorated trees and other fantastic items, as well as a crafts and gift shop. Tickets are $25.00 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Hospice program, Camp Dragonfly and The Shenandoah House. Interested in Becoming a Hospice Volunteer? “Living At The End Of Life” is a short course for persons living and
working with the terminally ill. This is a required course for those
individuals wishing to become a hospice volunteer. These classes are
held twice a year in the spring and in the fall. They are held at the
Augusta Community Care Building on AMC campus. The next class is
scheduled for October 13th - November 6th, 2008. Classes will be held on
Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm. For more information on becoming a
volunteer or to find out when the next training class will be held,
contact Lori Showalter, Volunteer Coordinator at (540) 932-4909 or
332-4909. Hospice would love to have you! Do You Have a Chronic or Severe Heart or Lung Condition? The Hospice Care program may be ideal for you. Hospice Care provides
patients with the ongoing, comprehensive and coordinated care you need.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life for you and to eliminate or
reduce the need for hospitalization.
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Shenandoah House at AMC The Shenandoah House at AMC, a beautiful residence
nestled in a tranquil, wooded area on the AMC campus, has a homelike
atmosphere with four private bedrooms and bathrooms, gardens designed to
stimulate the senses – touch, sight, sound and smell – greenery
year-round, an inviting kitchen, family areas, a fireplace, a piano, and
more. This house will offer a home away from home for an expected 85 to
100 hospice patients each year. AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah is proud
to be able to offer to the community residents a warm, supportive
environment for the final stage of life. Hospice Bereavement Coordinator featured Read about our Bereavement Coordinator Debbie Brown (link opens a new window). |
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