Our vision is that every person and family in the Ozarks region faced with an end of life illness would be aware of and have access to dignity, comfort and compassion in an environment of their choice.
-Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks
"..is to seek out and fund projects and programs presented to and approved by the board of directors by organizations and/or individuals, which will promote the ideals and principles of hospice care to the citizens of Southwest Missouri."
The Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks, Inc. (formerly the Hospice of Southwest Missouri Foundation, Inc.) promotes and supports end of life care and services for the Missouri Ozarks region through community education, fund-raising, prudent management of assets and conscientious disbursement of grants to non-profit organizations that provide these services.
The hospice concept includes offering patients and family members specialized knowledge of medical care, spiritual and emotional support. The purpose of the Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks is to:
Hospice care emphasizes comfort measures and counseling to provide social, spiritual and physical support to the dying patient and his or her family.
Our vision is that every person and family in the Ozarks region faced with an end of life illness would be aware of and have access to dignity, comfort and compassion in an environment of their choice.
For more information about hospice care or for a referral to a hospice program near you visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care website at www.caringinfo.org or call the toll free Hospice HelpLine at 1-800-658-8898. The Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association in Kansas City, Missouri is also a source for information and referral. Visit the Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care website at www.mohospice.org.
The Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks, formerly the Hospice of Southwest Missouri Foundation, is a charitable organization whose mission is to advance hospice care. The Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks was incorporated in 1997.
The Hospice Foundation of the Ozark's nine-member volunteer board of directors is comprised of leaders in business, law, education, healthcare, community service, public relations and fund raising. These dedicated individuals oversee the activities of the Foundation. Each director brings an important perspective to helping the Foundation fulfill its mission. The Board of Directors includes:
The Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks maintains memberships in the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (MHPCO).
Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks, Inc.
3825 South Campbell Ave. Suite 179
Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 875-6385