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Purpose |
To provide for the special needs and bereavement support of Hospice patients and their families. |
Goal: $135,000 |
Friends of Hospice Campaign - $45,000
Special Events - $45,000
Memorials - $45,000
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How Hospice Services Are Paid For |
Reimbursement of Hospice services usually comes from
Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, or other health insurance
coverage. Where insurance coverage is minimal and family
income limited, fees may be adjusted. |
Referrals |
Referrals to Hospice must be made through a physician.
For information about the program, call one of the
following numbers: (860) 928-0422 or (800) 664-2442
Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut
Located at – Day Kimball Hospital
320 Pomfret Street (3rd floor), Putnam, CT 06260-0901
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Brochure |
Downlaod Brochure |
Friends Campaign 2007 – 2008
Hospice and Palliative Care of
Northeastern Connecticut
Goal: 135,000
Purpose: To provide for the special needs and bereavement support of
Hospice
patients
and
their families.
Chairpersons: Lori and Roman Wajer
20 Years Of Embracing Families
Most people think about death, and are often traumatized by the news that they or a loved one only have a short time to live.
The staff of Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut believe the dying process is a sacred time for both the patient and the family. Assisting people with quality care at such an important time is paramount to the agency and the people they serve.
“Our staff is trained to listen, accept, and acknowledge the pain the patient and family are going through,” said Carol Emmerthal, R.N., Associate Director of Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut.
Hospice offers patients an opportunity to die peacefully in their own homes, surrounded by people who love and care for them. Often, the home setting facilitates conversations with the hospice staff, which lead to emotional or spiritual healing.
Embracing A Family In Crisis
For almost 20 years, Mrs. Eve Phillips was fondly called the “comeback lady” by her family, for bouncing back from numerous cardiac problems. But when she began having kidney failure and chose not to go on kidney dialysis, her daughter, Sandy Kern, knew a plan of care and comfort was imminent.
At this time, she contacted Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut. Since her mother disliked change, Sandy said she was thrilled to learn that some of the same aides would continue to care for her mother during her time with Hospice.
Sandy and her husband, Brian, were not only caring for their mother, they were also tending to the needs of Sandy’s father, and her three siblings—Kip, Arlene, and Esther.
“The Hospice staff was just fantastic with me. I couldn’t have asked for any better support,” said Sandy. She said that Hospice explained step by step with her what to expect with the different health issues, how to assist her mother, and answered all of her questions. Eventually, Mrs. Phillips died with comfort and dignity surrounded by her family.
In recognition of the service provided by Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut the Kern’s gave a substantial gift towards this year’s campaign to help others, less fortunate in their time of need.
“It ’s nice to have someone there for you when you are going through a difficult time,” said Brian. To Brian and the family, Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut is irreplaceable. “It’s a good agency and the money is going to help others,” said Brian and Sandy.
About Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut
Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut is celebrating its 20th year embracing terminally ill patients and their families. An idea that started as a seed in the community, has grown into a program that is now part of Day Kimball Hospital, offering people assistance with physical, medical, psycho-social, and spiritual issues.
The goal of Hospice is to help patients to die with dignity and without pain, and to aid families during the bereavement process after death.
Through weekly meetings, the Hospice team is often able to help patients and families problemsolve many different issues at a difficult and traumatic time. By alleviating stresses, families are able to spend more precious time with their loved ones— increasing the quality of life for patients.
Every patient and family is unique, as are their needs. Some require a trained volunteer to listen or to help with housekeeping, while others need spiritual counseling or medical care. Still others need the entire range of services offered by the Hospice staff, which includes Hospice medical directors, nurses, home health aides, medical social workers, a nutritionist, pharmacist, clergy of various faiths, volunteers, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
A trusted and caring team serving Northeastern Connecticut for 20 years.
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