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2024 Annual Report
We are pleased to present our 2024 Annual Report to you. Our core mission is to provide compassionate and dignified end-of-life care to patients and their families. On the following pages we share stories, facts, financial data, and highlights that show the direct impact our services have on Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties.
“Hospice is not about adding days to life, but rather adding life to days” – Unknown
A Warm Welcome: Embracing Life’s Final Chapter
I’m Dr. Bullock, and I’m honored to step into the role of Hospice of the Valley’s Medical Director this year. Born and raised under the wide Texas skies, I found my heart—and my partner—in Colorado during residency. A quick detour to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for fellowship only deepened our longing to return home. Now, with my family by my side, I’m exactly where I belong: serving this vibrant community with compassionate end-of-life care.
Join Us: First Annual Two Rivers Trek for Hospice. Register at [event website] or call 970-930-6008.
Sean and Lesa Are Back!
Sean and Lesa, dedicated to end-of-life care since 2002, joined the Hospice of the Valley Board of Directors in April. Starting at Roaring Fork Hospice, they became the first chaplain and nurse for Hospice of the Valley. They founded the No One Dies Alone program and worked with Pathfinders. Lesa, now a grief coach, leads support groups and Bedside Voices of the Valley. Sean, recently retired, hosts the podcast Where the Veil Grows Thin. They’re excited to support the area’s only locally-run nonprofit hospice.
Join Us: First Annual Two Rivers Trek for Hospice. Register at [event website] or call 970-930-6008.
From Highschool to Hero: My journey to becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant.
Education has become one of the most important factors in our lives, and it can be intimidating. When I first started working with Homecare & Hospice of the Valley, I was new out of high school and unsure of the direction I wanted to take.
Dignity. Comfort. Trust. Peace. Hope. Stewardship.
As the Human Resources Director for Hospice of the Valley, I am not involved in the direct care of our hospice patients. Daily, however, I have the privilege of seeing our caring nurses, aides, personal care workers, chaplains, social workers, therapists, volunteers, and office support staff in action doing their very best for our patients and their families. I am honored to support them all.