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Hospice Information on the Web

There are many helpful resources for families and patients to be found online. Follow the links below to discover more.

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CaroMont Health
CaroMont Health is an organization with nearly 300 physicians and 2,300 health care professionals working to provide the finest care to those who are sick, and effective prevention strategies to those who are well. Located in Gastonia, N.C.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is dedicated to advancing the philosophy and practice of hospice care to meet the unique needs of each terminally ill person and his or her family and to serve as a voice and resource for its members. Their official site contains information on what hospice is as well as how to find an appropriate one. The Web site isn't as user friendly as others, and a bit more geared toward medical professionals, but still contains valuable information.Information provided by SpecialLove.org, a Web site for children with cancer:

General topics related to hospice and end-of-life care, including defining hospice care, determining eligibility and explaining hospice services.

Hospice Action Network
The Hospice Action Network (HAN) is dedicated to preserving and expanding access to hospice care in America. They do this by connecting advocates with one another and providing them with the tools they need to fight for the hospice cause at home, in Washington, DC and online.

The Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care
With offices in Cary, N.C. and Columbia, S.C., the Center is a comprehensive resource to improve hospice, palliative, and end of life care, while promoting recognition of the dying process and death as a natural part of life. Use the hospice locator on this link to find hospices in North and South Carolina.

Children's Hospice International
Children's Hospice International (CHI) was founded as a non-profit organization to provide a network of support and care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. CHI recognizes the right and need for children and their families to choose health care and support whether in their own home, hospital, or hospice care facility.

Hospice Foundation of America
The Hospice Foundation of America is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. Through programs of professional development, research, public education and information, Hospice Foundation of America assists those who cope either personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief. Their site provides insights on hospice care, and how to select a hospice and information on managing grief and loss. Through their site, you can subscribe to their "Journey's" newsletter, packed with a variety of valuable information and articles.

Hospice Net
Hospice Net is a very comprehensive, user friendly layman's web site on hospice care. The site gives a thorough explanation of what hospice care is and what to expect, answers commonly asked questions from patient and caregiver alike, provides links for finding a hospice and questions to ask, and supplies resources on dealing with death and dying.

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United Way of Gaston County
Founded in 1953, the United Way of Gaston County raises monies to fund meaningful programs and services that impact problems identified by the community as being of highest priority. Gaston Hospice is one of thirty-one member agencies.

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of the State
N.C. House Bill 1362 authorized the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State to establish an online registry where one may file their Advance Health Care Directives. This voluntary registry program is for people who want their advance directives to be accessible from any computer in case of a crisis situation away from home. See also www.nclifelinks.org to go directly to the same registry.

On Our Own Terms
On this site, Bill Moyers looks at what challenges emerge from balancing medical intervention with care and comfort at the end of life. Learn about solutions for finding a better death and explore the options for humane care for the dying.

Growth House
Growth House, Inc., provides resources for life-threatening illness and end of life care. Located in San Francisco, Calif., their primary mission is to improve the quality of compassionate care for people who are dying through public education and global professional collaboration

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Mesothelioma
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