Who:   Hospice supports patients and their families in the communities of Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Polk and Tillamook counties.

What:  Hospice is a philosophy of care for people of all ages in the last stages of terminal illness.

When:  Comforting care during the final days of the patient’s life and support for family members during and after their passing.

Where:  Patients may stay wherever they call home until their final days. In addition, the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House offers a “home” where patients can stay. Located in Albany, it is one of only three inpatient hospice facilities in Oregon.

Why:  With a focus on patient comfort, hospice provides resources to manage symptoms and give respite to caregivers. The hospice care team provides seamless coordination with other medical providers.

Campaign Goals:  

• For hospice program and house: $500,000.

Foundations:  

• Hospice Program – All Samaritan foundations.