AU Health Hospice, affiliated with Augusta University Health, provides comprehensive hospice and palliative care services to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in the Augusta, Georgia region. The organization is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. With a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals?including physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers?AU Health Hospice offers both medical and emotional support to patients and their families throughout the end-of-life journey.

One of the distinguishing features of AU Health Hospice is its integration with an academic medical center, which allows access to advanced care practices and specialized expertise. The organization emphasizes holistic care, addressing not just physical symptoms but also spiritual and psychosocial needs. Culturally sensitive services are available to ensure patients from diverse backgrounds feel understood and supported. AU Health Hospice also plays an active role in educating healthcare professionals and the local community about hospice and palliative care through outreach programs and training.

Key Services:

– Comprehensive hospice care in patients? homes or residential settings
– Palliative care for symptom management and quality of life improvement
– Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
– Care coordination by an interdisciplinary team
– Bereavement support and grief counseling
– 24/7 on-call nursing services
– Culturally competent care tailored to individual needs
– Community education and professional training on end-of-life care