Statement from the VAHPC Board of Directors on the Future of the AssociationDear Members, Colleagues, Friends, & Neighbors: As hospice professionals, we are accustomed to dealing with the end of relationships. We know the signs when life in one form is reaching its end. We are trained to usher people through a transition of letting go, dealing with loss, and adapting to a new way of moving forward. What we learned and gained from the relationship stays with us, and part of how we adapt is by carrying these important vestiges forward with us. Since its establishment in 1985, the Virginia Association for Hospices & Palliative Care (VAHPC) has supported the tremendous growth of hospice and palliative care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is a history of which we are extremely proud. However, as an independent association, it has become increasingly difficult to operate, even while we continue to see successes from our efforts. These industry changes and operational challenges have led us to determine that continuing in the VAHPC’s present form is not a sustainable path for supporting the mission that this Association embodies. It is that thoughtful analysis that led the Board of Directors of the VAHPC to make the difficult decision to cease our current operations effective December 31, 2022, and dissolve the Association. Our members and community should be proud of the many accomplishments of this Association, including:
Our members, residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and even some of our out-of-state neighbors will continue to benefit from the receipt of these services and from our accomplishments together long after the VAHPC is gone. To all of the hospice and palliative care providers and teams who have dedicated countless hours of service, volunteerism, and compassion to Virginia residents, you are celebrated and will always be remembered as the history of the VAHPC. Sincerely, The VAHPC Board of Directors
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