Contact: Christine Gorey
Director of Marketing
Phone: 330.722.4771, ext. 102
www.hospiceofmedina.org / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2011
Local Hospice Achieves Level Three in National We Honor Veterans Program
HMC Hospice of Medina County and HMC Barberton Hospice & Palliative Care recently achieved Level Three as a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Achieving this level in the program required numerous Veteran-specific presentations and educational sessions for staff and volunteers. Only 31 other hospice organizations nationwide share this distinction.
The We Honor Veterans campaign recognizes organizations that have shown a commitment to improving care for Veterans. By understanding the unique needs of our nation’s Veterans who are facing a terminal illness, HMC Hospice of Medina County and HMC Barberton Hospice & Palliative Care is able to accompany and guide Veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. Additionally, in cases where there are specific needs related to the Veterans military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, HMC Hospice of Medina County and HMC Barberton Hospice & Palliative Care now have the tools to help support those patients more effectively. We Honor Veterans focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgement, as well as education for the staff caring for Veterans. This campaign also includes a special pinning ceremony where Volunteer Veterans honor Veterans who are hospice patients. Hospice of Medina County is hosting four special pinning ceremonies at a variety of locations throughout the month of November.
HMC Hospice of Medina County and HMC Barberton Hospice & Palliative Care are pleased to be a partner of We Honor Veterans. To obtain hospice services for Veterans and other loved ones, call 330.722.4771 (Medina) or 330.861.0400 (Barberton).
HMC Hospice of Medina County has dedicated more than 30 years to providing expert, compassionate and responsive hospice and palliative care throughout Medina, Summit and surrounding counties. Our services include expert medical care as well as emotional, spiritual and bereavement support from an extensive, coordinated team of professionals and volunteers. We now offer a full continuum of care with hospice, palliative and home health care services. HMC Hospice of Medina County also operates HMC Barberton Hospice & Palliative Care, HMC BridgesHome Health Care, HMC The Robertson Bereavement Center and HMC Life’s Treasures Thrift Shop. For more information on our comprehensive care and services, contact us at 330-722-4771.