Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Cause Area
- Community
- Health & Medicine
- Seniors
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
329 Conway St. Suite 2Greenfield, MA 01301 United StatesWebsite:
http://pioneervalleyhospice.orgOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care is driven by the philosophy of commitment to our patients, leadership and excellence. We strive to create an environment of teamwork and participation, where, through continuous performance improvement, people pursue excellence and take pride in their work, the organization and their personal development.
Description
Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care provides an individualized program of physical, emotional, spiritual and practical care for people in the last phases of a life-limiting illness, with an emphasis on management of pain and other symptoms. The program is reflective of a spirit and idea of caring that emphasizes comfort and dignity for the dying, making it possible for them to remain independent for as long as possible, and in familiar surroundings. Hospice care is centered on both the patient and family/caregiver, lifestyle, values and wishes.
Utilizing an interdisciplinary group approach of physicians, nurses and social workers, hospice aides, volunteers, spiritual counselors, bereavement counselors and others.