Nelson County Health System P O Box 367 McVille, ND 58254 701.322.4328
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| HOSPICE |
Hospice is a special kind of care for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness. At the center of hospice is
the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our families will receive the
necessary support to allow us to do so. NCHS is pleased to offer this service locally through a branch agency of
Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.
Hospice:
are your hometown hospice we can identify community resources which may be of help during this time.
Hospice Care Includes:
Services are provided by a team of trained professionals. For questions regarding Hospice Care, please contact
NCHS at 701.322.4328 and ask for Hospice.
Team members
Generally, services are covered when qualifying criteria is met. Services are eligible for coverage by North Dakota
and Minnesota Blue Cross, Medicare, Medicaid and other commercial and private insurance companies. Hospice
services will be billed to your insurance.
the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our families will receive the
necessary support to allow us to do so. NCHS is pleased to offer this service locally through a branch agency of
Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.
Hospice:
- • Treats the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those they serve.
• Provides care in the patient's home, or in a home-like setting. Such as nursing homes.
• Supports family and caregivers by offering counseling, training and information.
• Helps patients live pain-free and as comfortable as possible to ensure the best possible quality of life.
• Provides supplies, medicines and equipment needed to maintain quality of life.
• Hospice offers choices and honors the wishes of the patient.
are your hometown hospice we can identify community resources which may be of help during this time.
Hospice Care Includes:
- • Nursing services
• Physician services
• Aide for bathing and personal care
• Spiritual, emotional, and other counseling
• Dietary counseling
• Physical, occupational, and speech language therapy
• Volunteer support
• Medications for pain relief and symptom management
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Continuous care during periods of crisis
• Grief and bereavement services
• Hospital care
Services are provided by a team of trained professionals. For questions regarding Hospice Care, please contact
NCHS at 701.322.4328 and ask for Hospice.
Team members
- • Physicians
• Registered nurses (24-hour access)
• Social workers
• Aides
• Chaplains
• Bereavement counselors
• Therapists
• Specially trained volunteers
Generally, services are covered when qualifying criteria is met. Services are eligible for coverage by North Dakota
and Minnesota Blue Cross, Medicare, Medicaid and other commercial and private insurance companies. Hospice
services will be billed to your insurance.
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