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Hospice of Huntington...We Light the Way

August 06, 2009 @ 05:18 PM

Since 1982, Hospice of Huntington has provided quality end-of-life care to nearly 15,000 patients living in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne Counties in West Virginia and Lawrence County, Ohio.  While patients and families who have utilized hospice services are fully aware of the benefits associated with this level of specialized care, many others continue to delay calling upon us for help, due to misconceptions, lack of information, or perhaps fear. 
   
However in these uncertain economic times, there is also a financial impact to consider. We understand that many seriously ill patients may be forced to choose between buying the medications they need and paying for other essentials, such as food or other daily living expenses.  They may not know that medications related to the terminal illness are covered 100% with hospice.
    
With the current issues related to rising health care costs, now more than ever may be a good time for people to gain a better understanding of how hospice care can help.  The following information provides answers some basic questions about hospice care.  For more information, please call Hospice of Huntington at (304) 529-4217 or 1 (800)788-5480.  We Can Help Sooner Than You Think.