Agrace recognized for commitment to veterans’ end-of-life care
Contact:Liz Kopling, Director of Marketing & Communications
Office: (608) 327-7219 Cell: (608) 772-9653
liz.kopling@agrace.org
MADISON, Wis. – Agrace has been recognized by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) for its commitment to ensuring veterans have access to quality end-of-life care that meets their unique needs. The local, nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization today announced that it has achieved Partner Level Two status through NHPCO’s We Honor Veterans program.
Hospices can receive We Honor Veterans designations by completing activities for each of the four levels of commitment. This enables U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs staff and veterans to easily identify hospices that have made a commitment to offer veteran-specific care and services provided by a competent and highly skilled workforce, according to NHPCO.
“It surprises many people to learn that one out of every four dying Americans is a veteran. These men and women deserve recognition for their military service—particularly during the end-of-life journey,” said Natasha Weberg, Agrace director of outreach. “By recognizing veterans’ unique needs through the tools provided by the We Honor Veterans program, Agrace can accompany and guide these men and women and their loved ones toward a more positive and peaceful end-of-life experience.”
Through the We Honor Veterans program, Agrace staff use a comprehensive list of questions to learn more about the veteran’s military service and any implications their service may have for the care to be provided, including challenges from illness, isolation or traumatic life experiences. Educational materials available through the program ensure staff are prepared to meet veterans’ unique needs.
For more information about the We Honor Veterans program and how Agrace can help ease the pain and stress of serious illness, call (608) 276-4660 or visit agrace.org/we-honor-veterans.
Founded in 1978, Agrace is a nonprofit, community-based hospice and palliative care agency dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and families facing the challenges of serious illness. With offices in Madison and Janesville, Agrace serves more than 625 patients every day in southern Wisconsin.
