Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut is a community-based program for patients and families throughout New London County since 1985. We accept patients regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay.

A Philosophy of Care
When people learn they have a life threatening illness, what to do and where to turn become overwhelming decisions. At a time when the world seems upside down, Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut steps in and wraps patients and families in a circle of care. Patients receive care in their own homes surrounded by loved ones. Hope and comfort replace fear and anxiety. The patient and family share their last months together and prepare for the end of life.

Keeping Life Meaningful
Living as fully as possible until the time of death is the philosophy of care at the heart of every hospice program. Hospice care is holistic. Experts in pain and symptom control, our nurses work closely with the primary care physician to keep patients pain free and alert. Equally important, our interdisciplinary team nurtures and supports the emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and families.

Knowing What To Expect
Throughout the illness, our patients and families know what to expect. Hospice staff provide a steady flow of information and are readily available to answer questions and address concerns as they arise. After the loss of a loved one, we follow the bereaved family for 13 months.

Who Refers to Hospice
Patients come to us through referrals from physicians, families, friends and clergy. We encourage patients and families to call and find out if hospice care is right for them. All too often we hear, "I wish we had known about hospice sooner, your care made such a difference." We are always available to answer questions and provide information.

Programs
Bereavement
KidsCare
Complimentary Therapies
Palliative Care Program of Southeastern Connecticut
Live Alone Program
On-call availability by phone around-the-clock, everyday, seven days per week

Our Interdisciplinary Team
Medical Directors (hospice physicians)
The Patient's Personal Physician
Certified Hospice Nurses
Social Workers
Home Health Aides
Pharmacists
Multi-denomination Clergy
Trained Volunteers

Our Affiliations
Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut is an affiliate of Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and The William W. Backus Hospital. We are certified by Medicare as a Hospice Home Care Agency and accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program with commendations, a program of the National League for Nursing that maintains very high standards of care.

Contact Information
For more information about Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, call Dotteye Bessette, RN, CHPN or Kathy Franco RN, CHPN at 860.848.5699

Email us at
information@hospicesect.org.

You may send mail to
Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut
179 Gallivan Lane
P.O. Box 902
Uncasville, CT 06382-0902

Or fax us at
860.848.6898

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