Each November, we seize the opportunity to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. It’s essential that people know where to turn for compassionate, specialized care as they approach the end of life. While raising awareness is a year-round effort, November has been designated as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This is an ideal time for Trellis Supportive Care to join hospice organizations across the country in reminding people that we are here, with the sincere hope of being of help when you need us most.
Hospice is a special type of care that allows patients with serious illnesses, and their families, to focus on living as fully and comfortably as possible—whether at home or, when needed, in our beautiful Hospice Home. Most people who have experienced hospice care speak of the relief that comes with having an in-home care team, and the peace of mind it brings. Everyone deserves to have a trusted team by their side every step of the way, and it is our greatest privilege to be that framework of support.
This year’s Hospice Month theme is #CareHeroes. While we may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, our compassionate team members approach care with sincerity and heart, always striving to deliver the highest quality care. For many, it could even be described as a calling. The faces scattered throughout this article represent just a few of the nearly 300 team members who have found their mission at Trellis.
We know there are Care Heroes throughout healthcare, and we are proud to share the ‘hero’ title with them. Additionally, we recognize that many true heroes are the caregivers who provide care for their loved ones day in and day out. It’s heroic to care for a loved one, but it’s even more heroic to reach out for hospice care and support on behalf of someone you love. It can be one of the hardest calls to make, but once that call is made, our care and support can make a world of difference.
As the first nonprofit hospice in the state, established in 1977, we began as a grassroots organization founded by community leaders who envisioned a more holistic approach to end-of-life care.
Since then, we have expanded our services beyond traditional hospice care, offering extended grief counseling, palliative care, advance care planning workshops, caregiver support, and more. Our beautiful Hospice Home and offices throughout the service area allow us to provide timely, community-based care.
We remain a free-standing, nonprofit organization, deeply appreciative of our roots and community relationships. Thank you for your decades of faith in our mission.
