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“She deeply understands HopeWest exists to serve our community, enrich lives and profoundly change the experience of aging, illness and grief. Prior to HopeWest, Mitchell served as chief operating officer at Kentucky-based Bluegrass Care Navigators. Most recently, it began renovation work on its Blue Water Hospice Home.
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