Bereavement Hospice volunteer Medical director 
High Peaks Hospice
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
In 1982 Medicare authorized reimbursement for hospice care. The program was unique, providing family oriented comprehensive services which included medical, nursing, social work, spiritual care, volunteer support, bereavement services as well as the availability of specialty care by physical therapists, nutritionists and speech therapists.
Traditions Health
OCTOBER 13, 2024
However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services. Hospice care prioritizes your comfort, dignity, and wishes — and can help you and your family cope better during this time. Holistic approach: Physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are all considered.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Joe O’Donnell, MD, Senior Advising Dean at Dartmouth, encouraged me to enroll in training as a hospice volunteer when I was a second-year medical student, an invaluable experience at a formative moment. Patients are often my most treasured teachers. More formal mentors are too many to name.
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