Hospice offers care and support to family members during the illness and in the period of bereavement that follows. . Hospice uses a team approach working with the patient's own physician. . A non-profit agency, Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc. was founded in Kanawha County in November 1979. With the patient's permission, anyone can make the initial contact. When the physician gives his consent, a hospice nurse will visit to explain hospice care to the patient and family and assess their needs.
Services usually can begin immediately.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance provide reimbursement for professional service. However, admission to the Kanawha Hospice Care program is based on need and services are never denied because of inability to pay. Kanawha Hospice Care welcomes donations to support the comprehensive services provided. The Heart of Hospice Volunteers are an important part of the Hospice philosophy of care. We match each volunteer's skills, interests, and availability with specific needs in the Hospice community.