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ABOUT US

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

DRIVEN BY COMPASSION

We believe everyone deserves comfort, dignity, and support regardless of income, insurance, or circumstance.

Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley is the only local provider of hospice and palliative services in Blaine County, Idaho. Since 1985, we’ve offered compassionate, community-centered care to patients and families—completely free of charge. We do not bill insurance or participate in Medicare, choosing instead to serve based on need and guided by the Hospice Standard of Care.

Supported by charitable donations, our work is made possible by a small dedicated staff and a large network of highly engaged volunteers. Creativity, clinical excellence, and deep community connections are at the heart of all we do.

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RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE

HONORED BY OUR COMMUNITY

We are proud to be recognized for the compassion, integrity, and dedication we bring to every life we touch.

Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley and its team have received numerous awards celebrating our lasting impact. These honors reflect not only the quality of our care but the strength of our community partnerships and the generosity of our volunteers.

2008

Volunteer of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Award, Idaho Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Health Care Hero in Hospice, Idaho Business Review

2008

2012

Sojourns Award, Cambia Health Foundation, awarded to Carolyn Nystrom

Nancy Cord Vision of Philanthropy Award, recognizing leadership, humanitarianism, and philanthropy

2012

2015

Woman of the Year, Carolyn Nystrom, Idaho Mountain Express Readers’ Poll

THE PEOPLE WHO 

MAKE IT IT HAPPEN

At the heart of WRV Hospice is a compassionate team of caregivers, staff, and board members.

Together, they guide our mission with expertise, empathy, and deep dedication to the families we serve.

OUR BOARD

Al
Stevenson

President

Sheila Fryberger

Vice President

Linda
Hatzenbuehler

Secretary

Peter
LaFleur

Treasurer

Almita
Nunnelee

Member

Tom
Praggastis

Member

Mark
Mary

Member

OUR CARE STAFF

Alli
Collins

RN Executive Director

Bill
Boyce

RN

Bridget
LaRock

RN

Peggy
Richards

Office Manager

Jacqui
Withers

HR Admin
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