Amorem, formerly CHPC and BHPC

06/12/2026

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Valdese Memory Garden
1721 Enon Road, Valdese
June 23, 2026
10 a.m.

Please join us to celebrate the rennovations to AMOREM's Valdese Memory Garden. The Burke Chamber will lead a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the celebration. Those in attendance are invited to explore and enjoy the beautiful space.

Each person's life tells a story, and we seek ways to make sure that our loved one's lives will be remembered. AMOREM offers three opportunities to remember your loved one with a lasting tribute. A personalized brick in memory or in honor of your loved one can be a part of the Path of Remembrance, the walkway from the front porch to William E. Stevens, Jr. Patient Care Unit in Lenoir, the Courtyard of Reflection in the courtyard area behind Forlines Patient Care Unit in Hudson or the Memory Garden beside the Valdese Patient Care Unit. To learn more, visit www.amoremsupport.org or call 828.754.0101.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

MAKAYLA PHIPPS is a palliative medicine intake specialist and has been an AMOREM team member since March 2026.

ACCORDING TO MAKAYLA...
—What I love about my job is being able to meet families and patients where they are on their journey, interact with them and help them on their best or worst days. I love being able to say that I was able to be a functional part of their journey and care, even if it is just by being a listening ear!
—My first job was as an activities assistant at a health and rehab center in Ashe County! This is where I really began noticing my love for the healthcare field and for taking care of others.
—My favorite way to spend the day off is reading, taking pictures, gardening, spending time with family/friends, hanging out with my animals, spending time at the racetrack and volunteering my time as an EMT with Ashe County Rescue Squad.
—What makes me quirky? I am a book collector! I love to read books from all different genres (especially if it’s a series) and authors. I also love collecting cookbooks (old and new).

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MEANINGFUL WORK where compassion truly matters, AMOREM would love for you to consider joining our team... www.amoremsupport.org/careers.

06/10/2026

THANK YOU for nominating AMOREM as Best Hospice and Palliative Care in the Best of Catawba Valley Survey! We would appreciate your support during the voting phase at go.hickoryrecord.com/bestof26

06/10/2026

AMOREM realizes that every moment matters. Our mission-driven approach to care improves quality of life and helps make more time for the important things—like blowing bubbles with your granddaughter. Visit www.amoremsupport.org or call 828-754-0101 to learn how AMOREM can improve your quality of life.

06/09/2026

It has been said to enjoy the little things in life, for one day you will look back and realize that those were the big things.

AMOREM realizes that every moment matters. AMOREM’s mission-driven approach to care improves quality of life and helps make more time for the important things—what matters most. Families said that AMOREM improved quality of life for the patient and their family according to the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys. In fact, AMOREM scored above the national average.

A recent study by Teleios Collaborative Network which utilized data from National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) and The John A. Hartford Foundation on What Baby Boomers Want in End-of-Life Care shows that they want “to live better longer”. This emphasizes that quality of life is a significant desire for today’s aging adults.

At AMOREM, hospice and palliative medicine focus on supporting the whole person—body, mind and spirit. The organization’s care teams focus on caring for each patient as a unique individual, delivering care that respects their wishes and values while guiding and supporting families and loved ones every step of the way.
READ MORE AT https://www.amoremsupport.org/news/article/80

06/08/2026

HEALING TOGETHER support groups are sponsored through Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, grief support services of AMOREM, and are among the many opportunities offered to help individuals of all ages and families cope with the loss of people they love. HEALING TOGETHER is a general loss grief support group for adults who have experienced the recent death of a loved one or close friend. Our time together will focus on making compassionate connections with others who are also grieving the death of a loved one. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Contact Kimberly Setzer at [email protected] or 828.754.0101 for more information or to register.

06/07/2026

Make a gift today! It’s matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor!!!

06/06/2026

Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the US needs blood—and yet only 3% of Americans donate?

You can make a life-saving difference. Join us for an upcoming blood drive on July 6, 2026, from 8:30am to 1pm at the Valdese Campus of AMOREM.

Give blood for a classic American Red Cross x Looney Tunes t-shirt while they last!

This summer we're teaming up with Looney Tunes to celebrate the red, white and YOU! Donors can join our squad to honor our country's 250th anniversary and America's spirit of service by giving blood.

Click the link below to schedule your appointment. Every drop counts.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=burkehospice

To make an appointment or for more information, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code "BurkeHospice".

Bring your Red Cross Donor Card or photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome...appointments will be honored first!

06/04/2026

South Caldwell High School’s VolunTEEN Club hosted a retirement party for club sponsor Miranda Denning. Denning, school counselor at South Caldwell, is retiring on June 5th. She has faithfully served as AMOREM’s VolunTEEN Club sponsor, volunteering her time to coordinate students in meaningful service opportunities through AMOREM’s VolunTEEN program. Her leadership has helped connect countless students with activities in long-term care facilities and community events, fostering compassion, service and community spirit. Thank you, Miranda, for more than a decade of dedication, your heart for service and the difference you have made in our community. We wish you all the best in retirement —you will be greatly missed. (l to r) Miranda Denning and Crystal Burch