November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, a time when communities throughout the nation recognize and highlight the value of hospice care for patients and family members. The Delta City Council declared November as National Hospice & Palliative Care Month.

In the proclamation, the Council recognized Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado (HPCWC) for its continued devotion to providing outstanding care and comfort to people of all ages who face serious illness and grief.

Since 1993 HPCWC has offered extraordinary hospice services to the people of Western Colorado, and its reputation is built on a number of significant factors, including:

The most experienced hospice on the Western Slope. The only local hospice with four board-certified palliative care physician specialists and a nurse practitioner with specialty in hospice & palliative care

Nurses and CNAs certified in palliative care. The only local hospice with comprehensive grief programs for children as well as adults

Led by nationally recognized hospice experts. The dedicated HPCWC physicians, nurses, counselors, social workers, nursing assistants and chaplains stand ready with a cadre of talented, caring volunteers to help every patient and family in need of support.

For more information, contact Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado at 241-2212 or visit the website at www.hospicewco.com.