VITAS Healthcare

Hospice & Palliative · Minnesota · Free

One of the largest hospice providers in the US, with locations across 14 states. Useful when curative treatment is becoming harder than the disease — palliative care doesn't mean giving up. Medicare's hospice benefit covers nurse visits, medications, equipment, and 13 months of grief support for surviving family. Conversations about goals of care are most useful BEFORE crisis; The Conversation Project has free guides for starting them. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.

Contact & Details

Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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