Hospice of the Foothills is a community based 501(c)3 non profit organization serving terminally ill patients and their families in Western Nevada County.
Hospice Services
Hospice of the Foothills provides a wide range of services:
• Palliative pain and symptom management
• Emotional and spiritual counseling
• Professional nursing care
• Personal care
• Medications, medical equipment
• Bereavement support
We provide all services without ever charging a fee to patients. We work with Medicare, Medical and private insurance plans for payment, but you do not need to be insured to receive Hospice care. Hospice services are provided to anyone in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to affirm life and promote dignity for the terminally ill
by providing professional, comprehensive and compassionate care
to the patients, their loved ones and the community.
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Donations
Donations from our generous community, revenue from Hospice Gift and Thrift stores and the outstanding fund raising activities of Friends of Hospice help subsidize Hospice services.
Volunteers
Volunteers are an essential part of Hospice. As a Hospice patient care volunteer you visit with our patients, providing them with companionship and offering caregivers a break from the difficult tasks of caring for a dying loved one. Volunteers also provide professional services such as a massage or hairstyling. Office volunteers provide assistance at our Hospice office.
Our Gift and Thrift stores are primarily staffed by volunteers. This is also a great way to help Hospice of the Foothills.
Friends of Hospice is another avenue for supporting Hospice.
Healthcare Providers
Hospice of the Foothills works closely with the patient’s attending physicians and health care providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Employment with Hospice
Open positions at Hospice are posted on this web site. |
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30th ANNIVERSARY
Hospice of the Foothills celebrates 30 years of service to the community during 2009.
COME VISIT OUR FACILITY
Tours of our new facility are offered for individuals or small groups by appointment. Please call Karen Wood at 530.272-5739 ext.260.
DON'T MISS THE GALA on Sept.19th
The Spangles & Spurs GALA, sponsored by Friends of Hospice, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hospice of the Foothills with a western style barbeque complete with horse show, entertainment, dancing and a unique auction. Pre-sale tickets only. Please call 530-274-5121. |
