When Poke Haffner arrived on Orcas Island in 2016, she was impressed by the sheer number of volunteer opportunities. A retired lawyer and volunteer EMT from Alaska, she attended the first volunteer training that Hospice of the Northwest held on Orcas Island and “it’s...
Doctor Erika Pope, the new Assistant Medical Director for Hospice of the Northwest, was born and raised in Skagit Valley (a Sedro Woolley High School graduate). She is eager to bring her enthusiasm for holistic care to Hospice of the Northwest. Dr. Pope received her...
A common myth about hospice is that it is only for elderly patients, but hospice is for anyone, of any age, who is dealing with life-limiting illness. At Hospice of the Northwest, we proudly serve pediatric patients and their loved ones. Pediatric hospice care is a...
The Hospice of the Northwest Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Campbell Pitner, MPNL as the new executive director. Pitner replaces Wendy Coates, who left the organization in April after 10 years of service. Pitner most recently served as an...
While Assistant Nurse Manager, Jenni Finzimer, RN, is relatively new to that position, she has been a nurse for more than 17 years. Most recently, she was the Registered Nurse Case Manager for the Hospice of the Northwest “North Team” that serves the area from...
In addition to being Medicare certified and CHAP accredited, one of the things that makes Hospice of the Northwest a truly special hospice is the generous support we get from our community through the Hospice of the Northwest Foundation. The Hospice of the Northwest...
