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Palliative Care Awareness Month

Governor Justice has proclaimed that November is Palliative Care Awareness Month. The majority of West Virginians do not know what palliative care is. Palliative care is very different from hospice. Whereas there is a special Medicare Hospice Benefit with strict requirements for eligibility for hospice, palliative care can be provided Read more…

By Chris Zinn, 2 weeks2 weeks ago

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WV hospices respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic

On March 23rd, 2020, Governor Justice announced that West Virginians should stay at home after the first sign of COVID-19 community spread. This is the best way to prevent further spread and protects our most vulnerable elderly West Virginians and those with pre-existing conditions. West Virginia hospices have been preparing Read more…

By Chris Zinn, 8 months8 months ago