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Hospice Kansas

We live in a time when many diseases are treatable and even curable. However, there is a time when death becomes certain and is beyond our control. When it becomes clear that curative approaches will no longer provide benefit to a patient, hospice care may become appropriate.
1. Local Companies
2. What is Hospice?
3. When is hospice appropriate?
4. What services does hospice provide?
5. Featured Local Company

1. Local Companies

Lawrence Clinic
785-832-0281
2108 W. 27th Street, Suite J
Lawrence, KS
Hays Clinic
785-628-2434
122 E 12th Street
Hays, KS
Wichita Clinic
316-263-7575
2226 E Central
Wichita, KS
Comprehensive Health Center
913-345-1400
4401 W 109th Street #100
Overland Park, KS
Bailey Chiropractic
913-492-8000
8780 Mastin Ave
Overland Park, KS
Gnc-Towncenter Plaza
(913) 338-3244
4837 W 117th St
Overland Park, KS
Gnc
(785) 625-6330
2918 Vine St Ste 110
Hays, KS
Akins Natural Food Market
(785) 228-9131
2913 SW 29th St # 6
Topeka, KS
Anne's Herb Shop
(620) 922-3502
7038 Ness Rd
Edna, KS
Shaklee Products
(620) 356-3451
830 N Arapahoe St
Ulysses, KS


2. What is Hospice?

We live in a time when many diseases are treatable and even curable. However, there is a time when death becomes certain and is beyond our control. When it becomes clear that curative approaches will no longer provide benefit to a patient, hospice care may become appropriate. Hospice is a unique type of healthcare whose philosophy involves treating the patient rather than the disease and emphasizes quality of life rather than length of life. They seek to keep patients pain free and try to ensure quality end-of-life care and a dignified death surrounded by loved ones. Although it can be given in the hospital, the majority of hospice patients receive care at home.

3. When is hospice appropriate?

Deciding to utilize hospice can be a difficult and personal decision to make. Therefore, the patient, family, and medical practitioner should discuss hospice as an option and decide when it is appropriate. Patients receiving hospice care generally have a life expectancy of six months or less however if the patient improves dramatically, it is always possible to discontinue hospice services and return to treatment for his or her disease.

4. What services does hospice provide?

The hospice staff is highly trained in making sure patients are comfortable and that all medical and emotional needs are appropriately met. Generally, an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy, and volunteers work closely together to ensure each patient is receiving comprehensive care.

Services provided include:
  • Physician and nursing service
  • Pain and symptom control
  • Spiritual care
  • Medical supplies
  • Home health aide assistance
  • Social work and counseling services
  • Bereavement services for family members to help them through the grieving process after the death of the loved one
  • Respite care to allow family caregivers to rest and rejuvenate
  • Family conferences to provide updates, stay informed, and express any concerns

    All services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    • 5. Featured Local Company

    Wichita Clinic

    316-263-7575
    2226 E Central
    Wichita, KS
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