Dear Friends,
The Elizabeth Hospice aspires to a world in which every life ends with compassion, dignity and peace.
Since 1978, it has been our honor to provide medical, emotional and spiritual support to children and adults facing the challenges associated with an advanced life-limiting illness and to offer counsel and comfort to those who are grieving. Our dedication to delivering high quality care has earned us a reputation as a trusted resource for hospice care, palliative care and grief support in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County. I’m excited to share some of our many accomplishments from the past year: • The Elizabeth Hospice was recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization as a We Honor Veterans Level 5 Partner. We are the only hospice organization in Southern California to have achieved this level of distinction. • The Joint Commission, an independent organization that certifies and accredits healthcare institutions across the U.S., awarded our palliative care program with their Gold Seal of Approval ® . This award demonstrates our commitment to quality and dedication to excellence. • We provided grief support to 1,093 children and teens through our Children’s Bereavement Program, an increase of 102% vs. the prior year. Among the enhancements to our offering was the introduction of an alumni camp for grieving children. On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, I want to thank you for your generosity and support. Your investment in The Elizabeth Hospice enables us to provide an array of services to children and adults living with a serious illness as well as grief support to those who are feeling lost and alone. We could not do this vital work without you.
With gratitude,
Jan Jones, RN, BSN Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Many thanks to our patients and their families, our clients, volunteers and donors who allowed us to share their photos and stories in this Impact Report.
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