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The Palliative Care Team served 638 patients, with 56% discharged
from the palliative care program transitioned to hospice.
Palliative care
Many people who suffer from lifelimiting
illnesses are not ready for
hospice care or do not choose it. These
patients, who often endure years of
chronic pain or debilitating symptoms
deserve the same comprehensive
care that hospice provides. Palliative
care extends the principles of hospice
to patients who could benefit from
enhanced quality of life by easing
suffering and upholding choices in
end-of-life care. Hospice care and
palliative care share the same core
values and philosophies, however, the
Palliative Care Program may be used
at any time in conjunction with other
therapies or when seeking aggressive
treatments. Healthcare professionals
who specialize in palliative care work
closely with staff and volunteers to
address all the symptoms, with the aim
of promoting comfort and dignity.
Among the Very Best in 2005…
Mary Clark, Ashtabula Volunteer receives the
Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice Award from the National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
Nicole Henely, Hospice Nursing Assistant receives
the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant of the Year
Award from the National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization.
Milissa Mihalik, Coordinator of Volunteers,
and The Extended Care Team receive the
Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes, Housing and
Services for the Aging (AOPHA) Stars Award.
Elizabeth Pitorak, Director of the Hospice
Institute is awarded the Shirley Gullo Creative Spirit
Award by the Cleveland Chapter of the Oncology
Nurses Association.
Ella Pizor, Ashtabula Volunteer is chosen as the
Ashtabula County Senior of the Year.
Friday Night Traditions
Teen volunteers regularly come to Hospice
House to prepare and serve pasta dinners to our
patients, family members and visitors. Their
caring smiles bring joy as they deliver dinners
to patients choosing to eat in their rooms, while others greet patients and visitors
in the atrium. Many family members and visitors appreciate the chance to enjoy
a home cooked meal without having to leave Hospice House.
“Always be proud and excited about your volunteer services. It doesn’t matter what
area you work in, just that you find satisfaction and pride in what ever you do.”
—Nickie Stary, Hospice Volunteer
Maryjo Prince-Paul, APRN receives the Advance
Practice Nurse Board Certified in Palliative Care Management of
the Year Award.
Mary Kay Tyler, Pediatric Team Leader receives the
Ohio Pain Initiative Excellence in Pain Management Award.
100% of our full-time medical staff
are certified by the American Board
of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
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