Community Nurse

11/26/2025

Join us for the final session of our Diabetes Series with Barbara Canuel, RD at the Acushnet Council on Aging.

On Wednesday, December 10 at 1 p.m., Barbara will cover Medication Management, including:
✔️ Insulin
✔️ Oral medications

This session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and feel more confident managing diabetes.
We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsor, Enos Home Medical

11/25/2025

We invite you to gather with us for a meaningful evening of reflection at Community Nurse’s 29th Annual Memorial Service.

Members of the New Bedford Symphony will share beautiful music throughout the service.
Guests are welcome to bring a photo of a loved one for our memory boards.

All are welcome.
Thursday, December 4 at 6 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairhaven

A heartfelt thank-you to our generous sponsors for helping make this evening possible:
Waring-Sullivan/ Rock Funeral Homes • Fairhaven Funeral Home • McGraw’s Back Porch Ice Cream MBPIC • Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C. • Traveler’s Alehouse

11/24/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving week, we’re giving a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Community Nurse team - our nurses, therapists, aides, social workers, spiritual care providers, and support staff. Your dedication helps our patients feel safe, supported, and cared for at home, especially during the holidays.

We’re also grateful for the patients and families who welcome us into their homes. Thank you for trusting us to bring care, comfort, and connection right to your doorstep.

11/21/2025

Join Us for the Final Session of Our Diabetes Series!

We hope you’ll be part of the last class in our Diabetes Series, led by Community Nurse Dietitian Barbara Canuel, RD, at the Acushnet Council on Aging and Senior Community Center.

Wednesday, December 10 at 1 p.m.
Topic: Medication Management
• Understanding insulin
• Navigating oral diabetes medications

This informative session will give you the tools and confidence to better manage your diabetes or support a loved one who does. We’re grateful to everyone who has joined us this fall!

Free and open to the community.

Thank you to Enos Home Medical for generously sponsoring this series.

11/18/2025

Are you a compassionate RN looking to make a meaningful impact every single day? Join our Hospice Team, where your care, presence, and expertise bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families during life’s most tender moments.

At Community Nurse, you’ll become part of a supportive, mission-driven team that believes deeply in honoring each person’s journey with respect, empathy, and exceptional care.

Wage Range: $34.88/hr – $58.76/hr
(Dependent on prior work history and experience)

If you’re ready to use your skills in a role that truly matters, we would love to meet you.

More information go to our website:
https://www.communitynurse.com/join-our-team/careers/

11/15/2025

Today we celebrate Philanthropic Day!

At Community Nurse, we’re grateful for every donor, volunteer, partner, and friend who helps us bring compassionate care into the homes of our patients and families. Your support truly makes a difference.

Thank you for believing in our mission and our community.

11/14/2025

November is Hospice & Palliative Care Month

This month, we honor the compassion, comfort, and dignity that hospice and palliative care bring to patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful moments.

At Community Nurse, our team walks beside each person we serve offering support, easing burdens, and ensuring no one faces their journey alone.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, volunteers, families, and community for trusting us and supporting this vital care.

11/13/2025

Become a Hospice Volunteer with Community Nurse

Are you a caring person with a few hours to give? Our Hospice Volunteers provide comfort, companionship, and peace to patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments.

Whether it’s sharing a conversation, reading a favorite book, or simply being present your time can make a lasting difference.

Training and support are provided.

Learn more and sign up at https://www.communitynurse.com/join-our-team/volunteer/

11/12/2025

A sweet gift of compassion!

Thank you to MBPIC - McGraw’s Back Porch Ice Cream for donating proceeds from their Berry Compassionate flavor to support our Hospice Program. These funds will help cover expenses for our Annual Memorial Service, honoring our hospice patients.

We’re so grateful for the continued support and we can’t wait for Berry Compassionate to return in the spring!

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11/11/2025

Join Community Nurse for a beautiful evening of remembrance as we honor the lives of our hospice patients and invite you to celebrate your own loved ones.

🎵Music by members of the NB Symphony Orchestra
☕Refreshments will be served
📸Bring a photo for our Memory Board and add their name to our Memory Tree.

All are welcome to this special time of reflection and love.

11/10/2025

International Accounting Day!

Today we celebrate our incredible Financial Operations Team. The dedicated professionals who keep everything balanced, accurate, and running smoothly behind the scenes. Their hard work ensures that every dollar supports compassionate care for our patients and community programs.

Thank you for your attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to excellence every single day!

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11/07/2025

November is Home Health Care Month!

We celebrate the caregivers who bring expert care, comfort, and compassion right to the homes of those who need it most in our community. Home health care keeps our community connected, supported, and safe.