Our Service Stands Out • VON Durham Region delivers care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year long. • VON delivers a variety of nursing care, specialized services, home support services, Community Support and Hospice Palliative Care Services. • VON offers personally designed care for the needs of our clients, caregivers and families. • As a charitable not-for-profit health care agency, donations are used to provide free or subsidized services to persons who cannot afford to pay. • For expert care and friendly, professional services, you can depend on VON’s carefully chosen health care team: Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers, Palliative Care specialists and Nurse Practitioners. • Experienced and specially trained staff provide a variety of in-home quality Nursing, PSW, Community Support and Hospice Palliative Care Services to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs. • Continuing education is a VON priority. VON staff attend specialized training and advanced courses in community health care to ensure they remain up to date with current practices and regulations. • VON Nurses and Palliative Care Specialists link people with helpful community resources. • Every effort is made to speak with clients in their preferred language. The dignity and beliefs of all people are respected.
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