THE COMFORT OF HOME

We honor that choice and help make it happen.

Our Mission and Values

The mission of Walla Walla Community Hospice is to provide compassionate care to patients in the final stages of life and support for their loved ones and caregivers.
Walla Walla Community Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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Service Area

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Walla Walla County, Washington
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Columbia County, Washington
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NE Umatilla County, Oregon

A Legacy Of Compassion: The History Of Walla Walla Community Hospice

Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) was founded in 1980 by a small group of volunteers who wanted to provide compassionate care for terminally ill patients and their families. Over the decades, WWCH has grown into a vital part of the Walla Walla Valley, offering comprehensive end-of-life care, grief support, and respite services. The organization has expanded its services to cover surrounding areas in southeastern Washington, northeastern Oregon, and parts of Idaho, while continuing to uphold its core mission of providing comfort, dignity, and support for those facing life-limiting illnesses. WWCH’s team includes healthcare professionals, trained volunteers, and counselors, reflecting its deep roots in community care.

Affiliations

National Association for Care at Home NACH

Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Association
Oregon Hospice and Palliative Care Association
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Medicare certified since 1984

Our Team

At Walla Walla Community Hospice, our mission is to ensure that every individual facing a life-limiting illness receives compassionate care tailored to their needs. Our team offers comprehensive comfort care that prioritizes the dignity and preferences of our patients.

Leadership

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Shelly McDiarmid

Chief Executive

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Melissa Swopes

Administrative Operations & Compliance Officer​

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Chaundra Tucker

Controller

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Krista Wassermann

Clinical Manager

Administrative Team

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Carol Irons

Administrative & Clinical Operations Assistant

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Gibran Locati

Administrative Assistant

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Janet Waggoner

Medical Records Coordinator

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Breanna Winslow

Volunteer Coordinator & Camp Amanda Lead

Clinical Team

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Doreen Aguayo

NAC

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Manuel Armenta

NAC

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Shaelyn Broussard

Social Work Case Manager

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Vincent Chen

MD - Hospice Physician

Board Of Directors

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Alexa Davidson

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Dan Dierdorff

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Rebekah Heath

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Sandra Rogers