Amorem, formerly CHPC and BHPC

04/26/2026

Here’s the amazing video of Draco Mortem coming from behind to pull out the championship win at the Lake James Dragon Boat Festival. What an amazing day.

Team Draco Mortem is the closest team to the yellow rope.

AMOREM is honored to support a wonderful cause. Money raised at this event helps uninsured or underinsured women receive mammograms at no cost.

04/26/2026

AMOREM’s Draco Mortem had a wonderful day at the Lake James Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday. The day started off a little slow but fast enough to qualify the team to compete in their championship division.

Now for the best part…. WE WON!!!! Draco Mortem took the GOLD in the Community Division B group, that included six teams.

We are so proud of this group and thankful for all of the AMOREM team members, their families and volunteers who joined us for such an incredible day.

Thank you UNC Health Blue Ridge for hosting such an amazing event.

We can’t wait for next year!

PADDLES UP!!!

04/25/2026

We’re having a great day today at Kirksey Funeral Home’s yard sale for AMOREM! Come join us for lots of booths, balloon animals and food truck until 2 PM!!

04/25/2026

DRACO MORTEM, AMOREM’s Dragon Boat team practiced this evening for the big day tomorrow… the Lake James Dragon Boat Festival. There will be many local teams and club teams from all over participating in the event, which is hosted by UNC Blue Ridge.

The event is a fundraiser to ensure that uninsured or underinsured women can receive a mammogram. The local club, Healing Dragons of Lake James, is made up of breast cancer survivors.

AMOREM is honored to participate in the event tomorrow and support a worthy cause…

Now… PADDLES UP!

04/24/2026

Come see what treasures are waiting for you this Saturday, April 25!

To reserve your space, please contact Kirksey Funeral Home at 828-437-2111. Maximum of 50 spaces available for a $10 donation to AMOREM.

Thank you for supporting your local, non-profit hospice and palliative medicine provider!

04/23/2026

AMOREM team members enjoyed a surprise Easter Egg Hunt at each campus recently. In addition to fun and laughter, team members enjoyed prizes including gift cards, candy and gift baskets! Would you like to join our team? Are you looking for purpose? Flexibility? Stable work hours? Being a part of a mission? Then join the AMOREM team today. Visit www.amoremsupport.org/careers to see what opportunities available for you.

04/22/2026

TONYA STEWART is an Access & Enrollment Specialist Nurse and has been an Amorem team member for nearly 7 years.

ACCORDING TO TONYA...
—What's not to love about my job!? I have the honor of going into homes at difficult times and calming fears, easing worries and concerns. I get to hold hands, wipe tears and say prayers. I have the pleasure of hearing about 70 year old love stories, unwavering faith in God and reunited moments with family.
—My first job was at Tastee Freeze at age 15.
—My favorite way to spend the day off is reading and spending time with my grandson (my favorite human) Xavier.
—What makes me quirky? I am a huge fan of WWE (wrestling). I can hold conversations with the best when it comes to my Boston Celtics and Tampa Bay Buccaneers...even though I never played sports in school.

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.

04/19/2026

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 passing along that special family recipe. Visit www.amoremsupport.org or call 828-754-0101 to learn how AMOREM can improve your quality of life.

04/17/2026

To reserve your space, please contact Kirksey Funeral Home at 828-437-2111. Maximum of 50 spaces available for a $10 donation to AMOREM.

Thank you for supporting your local, non-profit hospice and palliative medicine provider!

04/16/2026

The next advance care planning workshop will be held May 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Thrive in Lenoir.

Advance Directives: Living Wills and Healthcare Powers of Attorney are gifts to your family. Deciding, discussing and documenting your healthcare wishes helps ensure your healthcare wishes are known and honored. It also gives you peace of mind that you have made appropriate preparations. Notaries and witnesses will be available to help anyone who wants to complete their documents at the clinic. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 828.758.2883.

04/16/2026

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