Hospice of Redmond has been serving families since 1981 with hospice and palliative care, supporting people in Bend, Madras, Redmond, and Prineville, and they help people stay as comfortable and active as possible in their own homes or wherever they live. As a non-profit, faith-based group, Hospice of Redmond welcomes people from all faiths and backgrounds and makes spiritual care available if families want it, though folks can choose to include their own spiritual counselors or decline spiritual support if they prefer. They run a special inpatient facility and have a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and volunteers-some with over 25 years' experience-who give medical, emotional, and spiritual care, always focusing on relief for pain and other symptoms during the final stages of life.
They have a special focus on veterans, with programs like We Honor Veterans and a Wall of Honor, to provide resources, support, and recognition for those who have served. Children and families can also get support; they offer pediatric care and host Camp Sunrise every year for kids dealing with grief. Volunteers help with everything from supporting patients and families to working in the office. Hospice of Redmond also has a Transitions Program that gives free, non-medical help for people with serious chronic illness, even for those who aren't ready for hospice care or are moving out of hospice.
The bereavement programs are open to the whole community, so anyone struggling with loss can get counseling or join events like Light Up a Life. They even host Festival of Trees to bring the community together. If patients have pets, the Pet Peace of Mind program helps keep pets at home, making sure they get care while families focus on their loved ones. Their hospice nurses and medical team keep up with the newest treatments to manage symptoms and bring as much comfort as possible, though they don't place a nurse in the home all day and night-they do have nurses and staff on call 24/7 for emergencies and questions.
Hospice of Redmond also works in community advocacy, provides health education, webinars, and palliative care resources, and shares research and global information through newsletters and databases. They have a scholarship program and recognition awards for people in their community. Administrative offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but families can get help or make referrals any time of day, any day of the week. They answer questions with online forms and a list of commonly asked FAQs, and their staff respects every person's beliefs and wishes about end-of-life care, always working to help families face hard times with support they can rely on.
