Story: Hospice Is Where My Heart Is
Hospice Is Where My Heart Is Trish Thorner is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Waipuna Hospice. As a CNS, Trish’s role is all about coordinating a team of nurses and taking triage or emergency phone calls from patients and families. After working in palliative care for 15 years, hospice holds a special place in…
Update: Rambling Rich Issue 80
Rambling Rich – August 2022 Richard Thurlow, Waipuna Hospice CEO Hello all! It has been a while since I last wrote to you, and I want to start by saying thank you. Thank you for getting behind Waipuna Hospice over the last few months. It hasn’t been an easy time for anyone, but our community…
Story: Death Doesn’t Always Go To Plan
Death Doesn’t Always Go To Plan A story about Emma Frame’s journey with Waipuna Hospice. Death doesn’t always go to plan. However, thanks to your support Waipuna Hospice is there no matter what. Every dollar you donate helps us care for the terminally ill and bereaved in your community. Your support makes our care possible,…
Story: Meet Andrea
Meet Andrea Our Fraser Street Store Manager Andrea has been the Waipuna Hospice Fraser Street Store Manager for four years. In what is often a busy and diverse role, Andrea has many reasons to love her role. “It’s hard to narrow down why I enjoy my work as there are so many rewarding aspects. The…
Story: Forever Grateful, Forever in My Heart – A Story by Nicki Everitt
Forever Grateful, Forever in My Heart A Story by Nicki Everitt Waipuna Hospice was there for my family when we needed them the most. They took care of my mum, Stella, when she was battling pancreatic cancer, and later my family when we were dealing with the grief of losing someone so special. Mum’s journey…