Hospice of Chattanooga began in 1981 as an all-volunteer agency. Today, it is the community's oldest, largest, non-profit United Way supported hospice. We are specialists in end-of-life care, with a full-time medical director and four physicians on staff who are certified in palliative medicine to manage pain and symptoms. Visit us a www.hospiceofchattanooga.org to make a referral or for more information.
Services provided by Hospice of Chattanooga include:
Regularly scheduled nurse visits
Personal care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants as needed
Nurse on-call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year
Social services to assist with problem management and family/patient needs
Education about the illness, what to expect as the disease progresses and how to cope
Medical equipment, supplies and medication related to the terminal illness
Short-term inpatient care for symptom control and/or family respite where medically necessary
Spiritual support and counseling
Volunteer support and assistance for the patient and caregivers
Bereavement support for loved ones after their loss
Service Network:
Hospice of Chattanooga offers comprehensive support through the following services
Medical Doctor
Nursing Care
Social Worker Services
Home Health Aide Care
Chaplain
Bereavement Counseling
Volunteers
In addition, other ancillary services are available when required for palliation: Physical/Occupational Therapists, Registered Dietitian, and Speech Therapist
For faster service and response you may call us at 423/892-4289 and ask for the referral department or visit www.hospiceofchattanooga.org
