VITAS Healthcare

Once a decision has been made to transition to #hospice care, our care teams ensure the process is seamless. In some cases, patients can receive comfort-focused services in their preferred setting within hours of a referral. #Admissions

Each Memory Bear tells a story of a hospice patient’s life, crafted from clothing/fabric donated by family members. Do you sew? VITAS needs your skills. Sign up here: https://www.vitas.com//volunteer-o/memory-bears-volunteers #VITAS #Hospice #Volunteers #Sewing

Volunteer-based and donor-supported, St. Andrew Community Medical Center (SACMC) continues to provide free healthcare services to those facing economic disadvantages in Bay County, Florida, thanks in part to a $25,000 VITAS Healthcare donation. #PanamaCity #Donation #SACMC #25K

What is advance care planning and how is it done? A new VITAS video that takes you inside the essential conversation as patients, families and doctors explore end-of-life goals, wishes and values. See the full video now. #VITAS #AdvancedDirectives https://www.vitas.com//suggesting-hospice-to-your-seriousl

Can’t sleep? Feeling depressed or burned out? If you’re one of 40 million adults in North America caring for a loved one, VITAS offers support and strategies to relieve caregiver stresson International Stress Awareness Day and beyond. #VITAS #StressAwarenessDay #Stress #Caregiver #Burnout

During National Family Caregivers Month, we shine a light on all caregivers who support their loved ones daily. Their unwavering compassion and support make all the difference on a patient’s end-of-life journey. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #Caregivers

Volunteering is a powerful force that delivers life-affirming results. Our volunteer managers create magical connections to our hospice patients and their families. Interested in becoming a hospice volunteer? Explore options today! #VITAS #VolunteerManagersDay #HospiceVolunteer #SignUpToday

Veterans Day is coming up, and you’re invited to our virtual celebration. Join VITAS for patriotic songs, spiritual reflection, and recognition for the veterans in our lives. Sign up to celebrate the men and women who served. #Veterans #VeteransDay #WeHonorVeterans #VirtualCeremony National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Occasionally, hospice patients get better. In other cases, they decide to revoke hospice services. Read more and learn what happens to patients and families under these unique circumstances. #VITAS #Hospice http://vitas.social/krBw50AFvdz

If you’re a #veteran, you can help our veteran #hospice patients. Become a #VITAS #volunteer and listen to fellow vets’ stories and memories, coordinate benefits and memorials, and raise community awareness about their needs. https://www.vitas.com//volunteer-oppor/veteran-volunteers/ #Volunteering #WeHonorVeterans

Patients with advanced lung or cardiac disease can benefit greatly from hospice care & respiratory therapy. Our respiratory therapists help patients breathe easier in their homes, & other care settings. #VITAS #Hospice #RespiratoryTherapy

We're hiring Home Care Managers, Home Care Nurses, and Admission Nurses in San Diego, CA. Sound like you? Qualified candidates, sign up for our virtual hiring today through Nov. 24th! #SanDiego #RNs #HospiceNurse #Admission #Managers

Through telehealth, we can coordinate care with facility clinicians and arrange #virtual family visits with patientseven amid ongoing restrictions to healthcare facilities. Learn more about telehealth at VITAS. #VITAS #Telehealth #Admissions

Register now for tomorrow's webinar on "Advanced Lung Disease: Prognostication and Role of Hospice." Earn one CME or CE credit!