Hospice

We Help Patients Gain Comfort

Evangelical Hospice is helping patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families make the most of the time they have left together.

Hospice is a philosophy of care that helps patients become more comfortable by providing pain and symptom control and spiritual and emotional support, while allowing them to remain in a familiar environment. Evangelical Hospice is a comprehensive program that assists patients and their families, friends and caregivers to come to terms with the emotions brought on by the dying process.

Recognizing the inevitability of death is difficult for patients, their families and caregivers. Evangelical Hospice can help to alleviate feelings of anxiety, guilt, stress, uncertainty, loneliness and fear which often occur during the illness of a loved one.

Care at Home

The familiar surroundings of home and the reassurance of sharing the family's daily life contribute to the patient's peace of mind. Family members also have the consolation that they are not alone during this difficult time. Our nurses are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer questions, discuss concerns, visit and provide support. Plus, the specially trained Evangelical Hospice Volunteers provide companionship for the patients, respite for the caregivers, and assistance with errands. These volunteers contribute to the family's emotional well-being and help them maintain their physical energy.

Continued Support

The Evangelical Hospice support extends even further. In fact, Hospice families continue to receive care following the death of the patient. Continued bereavement support is provided for at least 13 months. Contacts from team members and volunteers, and cards and other mailings are all part of the program.

Life After Loss
This six-week program will help participants learn coping techniques to deal with grief and loss in a supportive setting.

Coping with the Holidays
This special panel discussion will focus on helping those who have lost a loved one cope during the holiday season. 

Other Support

The Evangelical Hospice team also provides services to patients in nursing homes, personal care homes and assisted living communities.

Hospice Fees

Hospice fees can be billed through Medicare/Medicaid, as well as most private insurance and managed care plans. Regardless of ability to pay, all patients in need receive care.

The Evangelical Team

Evangelical Hospice care is provided by a team of professionals who work together to evaluate and coordinate the patient's care:

• Hospice Coordinator
• Hospice Medical Director
• Patient's Physician
• Nurses
• Social Worker
• Hospice Chaplain
• Hospice Aides
• Dietitian
• Pharmacist
• Therapists
• Volunteers

Family members and caregivers play an integral part of the care team of Evangelical Hospice and are encouraged to play a major role in the patient's care.

Support Hospice

Help support our hospice program.

If you'd like to contact us, you can fill out the Hospice information form call us at (570) 522-2550 or send email.

For more information on hospice care, visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care organization Web site.