All Whatcom Hospice clinical services, including those provided at Hospice House, are delivered by PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center with sustaining annual support provided by The Whatcom Hospice Foundation. The Whatcom Hospice Foundation and PeaceHealth are committed to maintaining a strong collaborative partnership that results in top quality end of life care for every patient in need, regardless of ability to pay. Hospice provides the following services:
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Skilled nursing care in the patient's home or nursing home facility with hospice contracts.
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Nursing services on call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays.
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Assistance with personal hygiene and skin care.
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Arrangements for durable medical equipment and physical therapy services in the patients home when medically indicated.
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Volunteers to help with direct patient care, errands, and to provide companionship.
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Social workers to help the patient and family deal with terminal diagnosis, treatment, and family issues.
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Grief supports for family members.
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Volunteers make a significant difference in the lives of Hospice Patients and are an important part of the hospice care team.
The Whatcom Hospice Foundation is guided by an all-volunteer board of directors that is composed of community and business leaders.
The Stewards of our foundation
