The New River Valley Hospice is an organization that provides medical, psycho-social, and spiritual care and other support services to people with a life limiting, progressive illness and to his or her family. Hospice affirms life by providing the care and support necessary to enhance the quality of life remaining for the patient.
Hospice care is palliative.
The aim is to manage pain and other symptoms so that patients remain comfortable and at an optimum level of functioning, preferably in their own horn. In addition, Hospice offers speakers and other educational programming to family, friends, and the public. New River Valley Hospice serves the counties of Craig, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski, and the city of Radford. Hospice services are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, and are provided regardless of ability to pay. Some services may be reimbursed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.