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The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas helps people age with dignity and independence at home.

HOSPICE CARE

As Texas’ oldest, most experienced and trusted hospice provider, VNA Hospice Care is there when traditional medical treatments no longer offer the hope of a cure. VNA Hospice Care focuses on living life to its fullest and treating their patients and families with the dignity and respect they deserve. Their highly qualified and experienced doctors, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement coordinators, and volunteers work as a team with the patient’s current doctor to provide care that meets the medical, psychological, social, spiritual, and practical needs of patients and families. Terminally ill patients often feel like they are losing control – VNA helps give them back the control they need by providing the necessary freedom to age their final days as they wish in a pain-free, loving environment. MEALS ON WHEELS

VNA’s passion for the hungry and homebound is unparalleled. Through their most well-known program – Meals on Wheels – VNA delivers nutritious, freshly prepared hot meals to 4,000 Dallas County residents Monday through Friday. These individuals are the hidden hungry – they are homebound and unable to access resources like food banks and grocery stores. With Texas having the 7th highest rate of hunger among seniors in the nation, it is easy to understand why supporting VNA is critical for our community.

11/05/2026

We are proud to have been named by The Dallas Morning News as one of DFW’s Top Workplaces, a recognition that reflects the culture our employees have built and the importance we place on caring for the people who care for our patients.

11/03/2026

It's pumpkin bread tasting day at VNA Texas - Meals on Wheels and Hospice ! Our expert tasting team is in agreement-it's the best we've ever tasted! Get yours before they sell out! $15/loaf and $30/pie!

100% of the proceeds from sales benefit our Meals on Wheels and Hospice programs.

www.powerofpie.org

11/03/2026

11/02/2026

Meet Hospice Volunteer Salomon Tristan

Two days a week, eight hours a day, Salomon Tristan arrives at VNA ready to help in whatever way is needed. He has kept up that routine for an extended time, and he says he looks forward to every day he volunteers.

Salomon's path to hospice volunteering started with his own family. His wife passed away a year and ten months ago, and they received very good hospice care at home.

"After she passed away, I just kind of felt led to come help in the hospice area," he says.

Today, Salomon helps with administrative and computer work, but he also visits patients, "which is really what I really wanted to do," he told us. He has been making patient visits for several months, whether patients are at home or in an assisted living facility.

What he does depends on what each patient needs. Some patients are not able to communicate, so Salomon simply sits with them and takes care of them while their loved one steps away to do something else. Other patients have more energy, and those visits are full of conversation about their lives, their families, sports, and what they did for a living. "I just want to sit with them and be with them and take care of them while I can," he says.

So what brings him back every week? Ask Salomon, and the answer is simple. "It's fulfilling for me. When I go home, I feel like I've done the Lord's work, and so it is very rewarding." He plans to keep going "until they no longer need me or the Lord calls me home."

For anyone thinking about volunteering with VNA Hospice who may have a few reservations, Salomon's advice is direct: "Sign up and try it. It's very fulfilling, and you feel like you're contributing. What other reason could you want than that?"

Thank you, Salomon, for the time, compassion, and care you give our patients and families each week

For more information about how you can become a hospice volunteer, please contact VNA by phone at (214) 689-0000 or via email at [email protected]

10/28/2026

Eating well as we age doesn’t have to be complicated. In our newest podcast episode, registered dietitian Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, shares simple, practical tips for getting the nutrition you need, whether you’re cooking for yourself or caring for a loved one.

Listen here:
https://www.vnatexas.org/blog/eating-well-as-we-age-with-neva-cochran-ms-rdn-ld-fand/

10/28/2026

Forefront Living featured VNA CEO Chris Culak and Chief Nursing Officer Olivia Rogers on the latest episode of the At The Forefront podcast. Listen in as they discuss the full range of support provided by VNA .

In this episode, we’re going beyond the common understanding of hospice care to explore the full range of support provided by Visiting Nurse Association (VNA). CEO and President, Chris Culak and Chief Nursing Officer, Olivia Rogers share what makes VNA unique, from its comprehensive hospice and home health services to its specialized pediatric hospice program.

Watch episode: https://youtu.be/EhL3c2K-tEA?si=iS_XCECbm6FIfewk

VNA Texas - Meals on Wheels and Hospice

10/26/2026

Huge thank you to the wonderful team at Siemens Grand Prairie for creating these beautiful handcrafted holiday cards for our senior neighbors! Got some crafty folks over there!

Every year, VNA hosts our Holiday Gift Wrap event to prepare donated toiletry items for the senior clients we serve. These special gift bags and heartfelt cards will be delivered on Christmas morning alongside a hot holiday meal to make the season extra bright for our local seniors.

Partnerships with dedicated corporate sponsors like Siemens help make our holiday program so meaningful. Thank you for spreading joy and warmth in our community!

10/21/2026

Navigating the holidays while experiencing grief or loss can be especially challenging. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Join us for a supportive and timely discussion, "Grief & Loss: A Different Kind of Holiday," featuring VNA's Corrin McCollough, LMSW (Senior Community Liaison) and Libby Dorn, LCSW-S (Hospice Social Worker). Together, they will share practical tips, coping strategies, and self-care techniques to help you manage your emotions and find balance during the holiday season.

📅 Thursday, November 12th
⏰ 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
💵 Cost: Free
📍 How to join: Scan the QR code in the image below

Take a moment for your own well-being or share this with someone who might need a supportive space this season. No prior registration required.

10/20/2026

We kicked off the 2026-27 VNA Board year with a beautiful welcome reception at the home of our board chair, Jordan Brainerd.

It was a wonderful evening of connection as current and incoming board members gathered to meet, greet, and share their vision for the upcoming year.

Most importantly, it gave us a chance to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to this incredible group for their unwavering dedication to our mission and the community we serve.

Guests enjoyed inspiring remarks from Jordan and VNA CEO Chris Culak, highlighting the exciting path ahead.

We are so grateful for the leadership, heart, and expertise our board brings to VNA every single day. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

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Dallas, TX
75235

Telephone

+12146890000

Website

http://www.vnatexas.org/

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