Strengthening partnerships to support veterans through palliative care
At Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, we believe that caring for people with serious illness is about more than managing symptoms. It’s about understanding what matters most to each person, supporting their goals and values, and helping them live as fully and comfortably as possible.
Recently, Sonya Bergeron, Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care Veteran Liaison, had the privilege of sharing that perspective with the staff at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center through a Palliative Care Basics educational session.
Understanding the role of palliative care
The presentation provided an overview of palliative care and how it can support individuals and families facing serious illness. Sonya discussed the role of palliative care in improving quality of life, managing symptoms and helping individuals receive care that is centered on their personal goals and priorities.
Palliative care can be an important resource at any stage of a serious illness. It works alongside other medical treatments and focuses on the whole person—not just a diagnosis. Care may address physical symptoms as well as emotional, social and spiritual needs.
For Veterans and their families, having access to knowledgeable, compassionate support can be especially meaningful as they navigate complex health care decisions and changing needs.
The importance of collaboration
Our partnership with Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center reflects the importance of collaboration when supporting the Veterans in our community.
Mt. Carmel’s dedicated team works every day to connect Veterans and their families with critical resources, support services and opportunities to thrive. By sharing knowledge and strengthening relationships among organizations that serve Veterans, we can help create a more connected network of care and support.
Education is an important part of that effort. When community partners understand the resources available to Veterans and their families, they are better equipped to help people find the right support at the right time.
Honoring those who have served
At Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, we are honored to serve Veterans and recognize the unique experiences, needs and sacrifices of those who have served our nation.
We are grateful to the Mt. Carmel team for welcoming us into their space and for their continued commitment to Veterans and their families. Conversations like this strengthen our shared understanding and help us work together to provide compassionate, holistic support to the people who have given so much in service to others.
Thank you to the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center team for the important work you do every day. We look forward to continuing our partnership and finding new ways to support the Veterans and families in our community.
Go Back Recently, Sonya Bergeron, Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care Veteran Liaison, had the privilege of sharing that perspective with the staff at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center through a Palliative Care Basics educational session.
Understanding the role of palliative care
The presentation provided an overview of palliative care and how it can support individuals and families facing serious illness. Sonya discussed the role of palliative care in improving quality of life, managing symptoms and helping individuals receive care that is centered on their personal goals and priorities.
Palliative care can be an important resource at any stage of a serious illness. It works alongside other medical treatments and focuses on the whole person—not just a diagnosis. Care may address physical symptoms as well as emotional, social and spiritual needs.
For Veterans and their families, having access to knowledgeable, compassionate support can be especially meaningful as they navigate complex health care decisions and changing needs.
The importance of collaboration
Our partnership with Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center reflects the importance of collaboration when supporting the Veterans in our community.
Mt. Carmel’s dedicated team works every day to connect Veterans and their families with critical resources, support services and opportunities to thrive. By sharing knowledge and strengthening relationships among organizations that serve Veterans, we can help create a more connected network of care and support.
Education is an important part of that effort. When community partners understand the resources available to Veterans and their families, they are better equipped to help people find the right support at the right time.
Honoring those who have served
At Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, we are honored to serve Veterans and recognize the unique experiences, needs and sacrifices of those who have served our nation.
We are grateful to the Mt. Carmel team for welcoming us into their space and for their continued commitment to Veterans and their families. Conversations like this strengthen our shared understanding and help us work together to provide compassionate, holistic support to the people who have given so much in service to others.
Thank you to the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center team for the important work you do every day. We look forward to continuing our partnership and finding new ways to support the Veterans and families in our community.