CHI - St. Joseph's Health - MN

Light Up a Life On November 27, 2015, CHI St. Joseph's Health will hold its annual Light Up A Life for Hospice Care tree-lighting event in support of the Hospice program. Held in downtown Park Rapids, the ceremony begins at 6 pm and honors loved ones. Your donation of $25 or more in honor or memory of loved ones helps us provide individualized, quality care to Hospice patients and families. Call 218.732.4552 for more information or to make a donation. CHI St. Joseph's Hospice Care services include: Physician care Home health aide care Skilled nursing Medical equipment Medications related to the terminal illness Physical, occupational, and speech therapy "These services help manage patients' pain and symptoms while assisting them and their families with the emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs related to dying," Grimes says. "We are honored to provide this kind of support." WHO DOES IT Along with skilled Hospice physicians, nurses, social workers, and clergy, CHI St. Joseph's Hospice Care is staffed by well-trained, caring, and compassionate volunteers who establish trust with patients and their families from their first visit. "Our volunteers are amazing," says Betsy Meyer, Volunteer Services Coordinator with CHI St. Joseph's Health. "They share the best of themselves with our Hospice families." The focus is on making this transitional period easier. "I can't imagine families having to take this journey alone," Grimes says. "We are here to partner with patients and their families to provide the compassionate care they deserve." Don't wait to call. We are available to talk with individuals and groups concerning immediate and future Hospice Care needs. Call 218.732.4552 or toll-free at 866.588.4552. After hours, call 218.732.3311 or toll-free at 800.566.3311. " They are my 'A' team—it amazes me how quickly they are able to prepare for the needs of my family members—kind, caring, compassionate. Love them— don't know what we would have done without them— they have been with me and my family through three deaths—I can't possibly say enough wonderful things about these amazing angels that swoop in and care for our loved ones' physical needs and the emotional support we need to help our loved ones die with dignity. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" —Kay Parks, Hospice Patient Family Member Social work Spiritual care Homemaking services Respite care Bereavement services www.CHISJH.org | CHI St. Joseph's Health 7

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