Many people wonder what “palliative care” means. It is an emerging model of care that is designed to help those living with serious illness. It embraces a whole-person approach to care, with a focus on the emotional and spiritual aspects of illness as well as the physical discomforts. Hospice also utilizes a palliative approach to care, but hospice care is specifically designed for patients with late-stage illness.
Choosing a hospice program can be challenging. Fortunately, the Greensboro area offers many hospices from which to choose. If you or a loved one needs hospice care, simply use the list of hospice providers below. This complete listing of hospice providers in the area includes brief descriptions of what each hospice program offers.