Duke Hospice, part of Duke Health, offers compassionate, patient- and family-centered hospice and palliative care services across the Durham region and surrounding communities. Their interdisciplinary approach includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers working closely to provide holistic care that aims to improve quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. As a nationally recognized academic medical center, Duke Hospice integrates evidence-based medicine with personalized support, ensuring comfort and dignity during advanced stages of illness.

The organization emphasizes emotional and spiritual support, not only for patients but for their loved ones as they navigate complex care decisions. Duke Hospice also provides bereavement services for families, continuing support through the grieving process. Their services are available in private homes, long-term care settings, and at the Hock Family Pavilion, a dedicated inpatient hospice facility designed to offer a peaceful, home-like environment. Known for its excellence in clinical care, Duke Hospice also contributes to end-of-life care education and research in collaboration with Duke University.

Key Services:

– In-home hospice care for patients with terminal illnesses
– Inpatient care at the Hock Family Pavilion
– Pain and symptom management
– Emotional and spiritual counseling
– Bereavement support for families
– Support from interdisciplinary care teams
– Palliative care consultation and support
– Volunteer companionship and respite services