counseling and resource center for cancer patients - serving the east end free of charge

Hospice

At some point during our journey with cancer we may face the very difficult decision of
transitioning from curative cancer treatments to palliative care, which is care given to improve
one's quality of life. During this phase we may decide that a hospice care provider
can support this choice most effectively.

Challenge: How do I find a hospice care provider that will meet my needs?

Solution: The choice to use hospice can be a deeply painful and difficult one. Selecting a
provider that will be able to support your physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual
needs is crucial.

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Hospice Office
Hospice is a compassionate program for those with a limited life expectancy in a homecare
setting or a contracted skilled nursing facility. Hospice services are coordinated by an
interdisciplinary team (physician, nurse, home health aide, nutrition counselor, social worker,
pastoral care counselor and trained volunteers) who ensure continuity of patient and family
care. Supportive Care, a newly developed program, offers services to terminally ill patients
and their families who are not yet able to accept the concept of hospice care. Medicare, Blue
Cross, Medicaid and other health insurance companies cover hospice services. Care will be
provided regardless of a person's ability to pay.

105 West Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772 ....................................................................631-687-2960
www.brookhavenhospital.org/services/hospice.html

East End Hospice
Home healthcare, with short-term hospital stay when needed, for the people of the Hamptons
and surrounding Long Island towns. Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and most
private insurance carriers have provision for payment for hospice care. No one will be
denied care by East End Hospice because of inability to pay.

481 Westhampton Riverhead Road
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 ...................................................631-288-8400

Tip #19 East End Hospice, Affordable for All

For cancer patients who are terminal, care within a hospice program is well worth considering.
East End Hospice (located in Westhampton) stands out as an extraordinary
resource by any standard.

East End Hospice serves about 400 patients a year of which about 65% are suffering from
cancer. It aims to meet all of a patient's end-of-life needs with a team of doctors (including pain management specialists) hospice nurses, homecare aides and volunteers.

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