MARQUETTE — U.P. Health System Hospice will begin bringing its hospice care to Dickinson County. UPHS’s goal is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by providing compassionate and comprehensive care during the final stages of life.
U.P. Health System Hospice has made it the mission of its agency to change end of life care in the U.P. and its most rural communities by bringing awareness to hospice services, advocating for patient rights, and working hand-in-hand with the medical community to help more people receive support in their health care.
The agency features 24/7 nursing, direct care aides, social work, spiritual counseling, grief support and volunteers, which brings to focus not only superior medical care but also emphasizes emotional and spiritual support to enhance the well-being of the community at large.
With the focus on changing the face of end-of-life care to the U.P., the agency has brought alternative therapies to the community as well in the form of Reiki therapy, bereavement outreach and education opportunities.
These reflect a growing recognition of the need for specialized end-of-life care services, and the vital role they play in supporting our communities, bringing the gift of hospice to more families, and helping those in need stay where they are the most comfortable.