Our History

For over 40 years, we've put people above profits

1980

Mary Ann Nimmo, a young mother with cancer, dies at age 34 in Forest Grove. In the 5 years since her diagnosis she wrote and spoke extensively about the need for hospice care.

1980

1981

Four friends of Mary Ann form a board of directors for Mary Ann Nimmo Hospice (MANH): Bill Thomason (Administrator at Forest Grove Community Hospital) and wife Sandy, and Dan Hull (Pharmacist in Forest Grove) and wife Cindy

1981

1982

MANH files articles of incorporation; bill passes for Medicare to include hospice reimbursement with payments scheduled to start fall of 1983

1982

1983

“Office” is a desk in the WA County Homecare Association. Received 501(c)(3) status and “officially” served 3 people with 4 contract positions:

Nursing: Pam Shoepel
Social Work: Val Ivey
Chaplain: Rich Osburn
Medical Director: Gerald Gibbs, MD (pictured)

1983

1984

Medical Social Worker Val Ivey elected President of the Oregon Council of Hospices – first state group of its kind to promote accreditation and standards of care

1984

1990

Changed name to Hospice of Washington County, Received grant from Tuality Healthcare Foundation to pursue Medicare certification

1990

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Our History

For over 40 years, we've put people above profits

We Are Available Day or Night