Guthrie is committed to providing coordinated care from birth to end of life. We believe in compassion, quality and integrated care.
This belief extends to the very end of life, when medical, emotional and spiritual needs can be most important. Guthrie Hospice supports these needs for terminally ill patients and their families.
Hospice can improve the quality of life for patients with conditions including but not limited to:
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Liver disease
- Neurological disease (Parkinson’s, ALS, etc.)
- Renal disease
Studies have demonstrated that patients who receive hospice services report better experiences and are less likely to die in a hospital. To better prepare them for life with a terminal illness, patients should begin hospice services as soon as possible.
For more information about Hospice services you can call:
- Guthrie Hospice Towanda: 1-800-598-6155
- Guthrie Hospice Vestal: 1-607-798-5692
Priscilla Ammerman’s journey with Guthrie Hospice
Hear the personal story of Priscilla Ammerman’s journey with Guthrie Hospice through the voice of her family’s touching testimonial.
How can hospice help?
Hospice services can meet your medical, psychological and spiritual needs in the last stages of life. Services can be provided at home, in the hospital or in a long-term care facility.
- Staff is available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide visits as necessary.
- Hospice volunteers are available to lend support that can enhance your quality of life.
- Medication, medical equipment and supplies are provided as needed for comfort.
- Bereavement and grief services are available for your family as needed for up to 13 months after the loss of a loved one.
- Bereavement support group is open to all members of the community. Three sessions lasting five weeks each are offered throughout the year.
Services include:
- Pain relief and symptom management
- Nursing
- Aides for personal care
- Spiritual support and counseling
- Medical social work
- Physical, occupational and speech therapies
- Dietary counseling
- Short-term inpatient care
- Respite
- Durable medical equipment
- Bereavement Services
When to Call Hospice
When treatment can no longer cure or manage the life-limiting disease, it’s time to consult Hospice. Usually, hospice care starts when a person has less than six months to live. You and your family members and your doctor can discuss the most appropriate time to start care.
Hospice care includes symptom management and pain relief as well as spiritual and emotional care.
You, your physicians, or your family members may request Hospice services. Anybody can call Hospice. If you don’t know whether to call or not, call. We can answer your questions -- 800-598-6155.
Hospice Care Team
The Hospice care team includes:
- Physicians
- Registered nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
- Hospice aides
- Social workers
- Chaplain
- Bereavement coordinator
- Volunteers
Hospice FAQs
Hospice Events
Each year Guthrie Hospice holds an annual memorial service. As part of the memorial service, we have a special butterfly release in remembrance of those who have died.
The mission of the tournament is to raise funds for Guthrie Hospice to enhance and support Hospice programs and services.
Good Grief Day Camp is a day camp setting to help children with grief and bereavement through play, art, music and activities.
