Sutter North Hospice Recognized as a We Honor Veterans Partner

YUBA CITY, CA

It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are veterans of the military. To help provide care and support that reflects the important contributions made by these men and women, Sutter North Hospice has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

As a We Honor Veterans partner, Sutter North Hospice will implement ongoing veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the veterans they proudly serve. The nation is seeing many of the veterans who served in World War II and Korea pass away—and the number of deaths of Vietnam veterans is beginning to rise.

By recognizing the unique needs of our nation’s veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness, Sutter North Hospice is better able to accompany and guide veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. And in cases where there may be some specific needs related to the veteran’s military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, Sutter North Hospice will find tools to help support them in that way as well. “As a veteran myself I am honored to be part of this collaborative effort to ensure our hospice patients who are veterans have the most appropriate care and resources towards the end of life”, said Sutter North Hospice Medical Director Dr. Blanchard.

We Honor Veterans focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgment, coupled with veteran-centric education of staff caring for veterans. For more information regarding Sutter North Hospice please call 530-749-3460.