Patients & Caregivers Professionals 24-Hour Emergency Services In case of medical urgencies, call Hinds Hospice first Fresno/Madera | 559-226-5683 (Love) Merced | 209-383-3123 Toll Free | 800-464-8144 Call your Hospice Care Team for all medical needs and urgent situations As a hospice patient, all health care services (i.e., hospitalizations and emergency room visits) must be coordinated by your Hospice Team these services may not be covered. After-hours services A nurse is always available to assist you with urgent issues, even after regular office hours, on weekends and during holidays. Your call will be answered by a nurse who will address your needs and coordinate with our Care Team. When to call after hours Pain that does not respond to medicines on hand Any falls New symptoms – i.e., labored breathing, agitation, or restlessness No urination after eight hours, with discomfort No bowel movement after three days Uncontrolled symptoms – i.e., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or bleeding Temperature above 101F that does not respond to Tylenol Patient unable to wake up (new problem) Catheter leakage Chest pain Patient death When to call on weekdays during business hours Medication refills Request for supplies, visit, or schedule change Questions about lab work or tests Questions about scheduling of visits Message for the Hospice Care Team General questions or concerns Awards & Credentials Patients & Caregivers Begin Hospice Care Hospice Explained Our Services Center for Grief & Healing Volunteer Giving Back to Hinds Hospice Professionals Refer a Patient Grief in the Workplace Reimbursement of Services Careers Support 24-Hour Emergency Services Frequently Asked Questions About Us Events & News Contact Us Make a Gift Thrift Stores Volunteer Staff Portal 2490 W Shaw Ste. 101 Fresno, CA 93711 (559) 226-5683 Copyright ©2021 Hinds Hospice. All rights reserved. Web Design by Digital Attic.