We Honor Veterans

Houston Hospice Veterans Program – Delivering Veteran-centric Care to those Who Served the United States of America

Monica James and Erwin Teltschik
Monica James, community engagement coordinator, presents a handmade, donated, U.S. Armed Forces quilt and Air Force pillowcase to retired Air Force Captain Erwin Teltschik after an in-depth interview about life in the military and a long career in Oil and Gas, Friday, August 7, 2020.

Houston Hospice supports veterans by providing the highest level of specialized care focused on each individual’s unique needs and the needs of their families. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with each veteran’s primary physician and family members to create a customized, veteran-centric care plan. Each team consists of the following hospice specialists who honor veterans for their service and take their experiences into consideration when planning hospice care:

  • Physician
  • Nurse
  • Hospice Aide
  • Chaplain
  • Social Worker
  • Bereavement Specialist
  • Volunteer

Houston Hospice, in partnership with We Honor Veterans (WHV), a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a specialized hospice care plan for the increasing number of veterans nearing end-of-life. To meet the needs of this growing population, Houston Hospice’s Veterans Program, focusing on education, advocacy and mentorship, has reached WHV Level 4 status.

To speak with a hospice expert about care for you or the veteran in your life, call 713-HOSPICE (713-467-7423).

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