Making lives better.
Our hospice heroes sometimes go out of their way to make tremendous sacrifices for our patients. And sometimes, it is a small but unexpected gesture that makes a significant difference for patients and families struggling with end-of-life issues.
But no matter what they contributed, they all share one important thing in common – a relentless passion for hospice service and sense of deep empathy and concern for the people they are privileged to care for.
Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick in Berwick, PA
Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick in Berwick, Pa., recently admitted a patient who is a Philadelphia native and an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. During her initial assessment visit with Amy Kemp, social worker, the patient told her that she wanted to be buried with her...
Suncrest Hospice in New Tazewell, TN
Suncrest Hospice in New Tazewell, Tenn., had a patient with pulmonary problems. She was an avid shopper and loved to shop for her family and others. Online shopping was just not the same for her. She really missed going to stores, but was no longer able to get out due...
Kelly Smith, hospice quality coordinator in Missouri, Michigan, and Illinois
Kelly Smith, hospice quality coordinator in Missouri, Michigan, and Illinois, was recently on the receiving end of hospice services. Her 85-year-old mother-in-law fell in December and fractured her hip. She was unable to continue chemotherapy treatment for stage 4...
Margaret Sumrall, RN with Hospice of North Arkansas in Mountain Home, AR
Heroes walk among us every single day. They wear the clothing of everyday citizens; they might even wear nursing scrubs. Margaret Sumrall, RN with Hospice of North Arkansas in Mountain Home, Ark., and her husband, Malcom Sumrall, a hospice volunteer for the agency and...
University of Tennessee Hospice in Morristown, TN
University of Tennessee Hospice in Morristown, Tenn., received a call requesting an information visit from their local hospital late one afternoon. Kimberly Snowden, account executive, went to the hospital and found a family in the ICU in crisis, shock, and extreme...
Delores Ward, RN at Halcyon Hospice of Greenville, SC
Delores Ward, RN at Halcyon Hospice of Greenville, S.C., has a very special way of comforting families of a deceased loved one when she performs a death visit. After the passing of one of her own family members, she realized how difficult it is to see a disheveled,...
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The Hospice Promise Foundation
The Hospice Promise Foundation assists patients and families with essential, non-hospice related expenses they are unable to afford themselves – such as rent and utility bills, emergency repairs, personal care items and food assistance. The foundation also provides funding for patients’ last wishes, burial assistance, and community projects like bereavement camps for children and educational outreach programs for end-of-life care.
Our Hospice Promise
We promise to:
- Empower you to make decisions about your life and hospice care.
- Be sensitive to your needs and help control your symptoms.
- Always be accessible to you, day or night.
- Treat the whole person by addressing their physical, spiritual, emotional, and practical needs.
- Treat the whole person by addressing their physical, spiritual, emotional, and practical needs.
With hundreds of locations across the country, we’re always close to home.
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We care for people,
and people are far more than their medical conditions. We know the people we serve, understand their needs, and tailor healthcare to ensure the best journey possible.
Become a Hospice Hero
When you make a donation to The Hospice Promise Foundation, 100 percent of your donation goes directly to patients and families in need. Your generosity will make a difference in the life of another, and help ensure his or her final days are spent worry-free, surrounded by loved ones, in the peace and comfort of home.