What patient care services does WWCH offer?
Hospice care can include a wide variety of services to relieve the patient and family of many of the burdens associated with a terminal illness. Hospice patients are cared for by a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, clergy and volunteers. Each provides assistance based on his or her area of expertise. In addition, WWCH provides medications, supplies and equipment related to the terminal illness. A registered nurse is on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week.