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Hospice
(309)
836-1543
The MDH
Hospice provides a comprehensive team approach for patients
who have a terminal illness. Patients do not have to be homebound
nor confined to bed to utilize hospice care. Care is provided
at home or in the nursing home setting.
MDH Hospice
provides comfort and compassionate care for terminally ill
individuals and offers support for their families. Short-term
inpatient care is provided if hospitalization is necessary.
Hospice
services are provided by a coordinated, interdisciplinary
team of doctors, nurses, social workers, home health aides,
area clergy and volunteers who focus on pain management and
symptom control. In addition, Hospice services extend to support
activities, such as the Bereavement Support Group for widows
and widowers.
Medicare
and Medicaid cover Hospice care. In addition, Hospice care
is covered under most insurance plans, including HMOs and
managed care organizations.
MDH Hospice
is Medicare-certified, JCAHO-certified, and licensed by the
Illinois Department of Public Health.
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