Wisconsin Senator Andre Jacque recently visited the Unity Hospice Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence in De Pere to meet with staff, tour the facility, and discuss the important role of hospice and palliative care in the community.
Jacque’s’ visit was part of a larger effort by the Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) to connect hospice professionals with their local state legislators to discuss the benefits of hospice and palliative care services.
Alisa Gerke, Unity Hospice Executive Director stated, “It is crucial for legislators to understand the evolving health care needs of our communities, especially for vulnerable patients and families, as well as the regulatory burdens faced by nonprofit hospices.”
Hospice care is specialized care provided by a team of professionals, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to provide physical comfort and emotional and spiritual support for patients nearing the end of life.
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness that is focused on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
