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• Hospice
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• Thank You To Our Donors

Hospice

Memorial's hospice program provides comprehensive support to terminally-ill patients and their families, as determined by and referred through a physician. In addition to providing pain and symptom management for the patient, hospice provides comfort and reassurance to families during this uncertain life transition. Important services and resources are made possible through your generous gift to The Memorial Foundation.

More information about Memorial's Hospice services can be found at www.yakimamemorial.org/services_hospice.html.

Patient Care First and Foremost Brad and Cindy Fiscus were like so many families in the Northwest who enjoy camping, boating, hiking and exploring the outdoors with their daughters Christina and Angela. But in 2000, Brad was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS is a progressive, disabling and ultimately fatal disease that makes walking, speaking, eating, swallowing and even breathing more difficult with time. (more...)

Stickle Family, Angels of Hospice Helped Family The Stickle Family's time with wife and mom Candy was cut short when she passed away in the prime of her life. As the family struggled through a very difficult last week, hospice was there to help them get through it as a family. The angels of hospice supported Candy and her caregivers. The Stickles are very grateful to The Memorial Foundation for supporting such an important program. (more...)

Your Dollars at Work

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, a family is faced with questions and concerns that can throw them into chaos. Wondering, "What do we do now?" may engulf everyone as they struggle with care options, medications, appointments, and day-to-day life.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, Memorial Hospital's Hospice and Home Care can provide families with the support and guidance they deserve during such a challenging time.

Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator Julie Fraser, is able to do her job because of your generosity. "Hospice is supported through volunteers, and it is donation dollars that make their training possible," she explains. "Each volunteer goes through a series of workshops, learning the grieving process and how to best support a person as they travel through it. The trainings take time and money, but allow Hospice to provide caring support at a time when families really need it."

A significant portion of donations also covers the cost of two annual Celebrations of Life, where surviving family members gather to remember and celebrate those who have passed. Cards are also sent throughout the year to survivors, marking birthdays and anniversaries and reminding family members that they aren't alone in their time of hurt.

"All of us at Home Care and Hospice are grateful for the generosity of donors," says Fraser. "Allowing us to help and support others during times of great need is a gift beyond value."

To give to Memorial Hospital Hospice and Home Care, please call 509-576-5794.