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Your Care Team


Members of our care team include:

  • a physician, either the patient's private doctor or an Avow Hospice physician, who oversees the medical care
  • an Avow Hospice nurse, who makes regularly scheduled visits and coordinates the plan of care with other team members
  • a consulting pharmacist, who helps select and monitor the patient's medications
  • social service coordinators, who help with the psychological and social aspects of the illness and grief
  • complementary therapists who offer massage, aromatherapy, music and art therapy and more
  • spiritual care coordinators, who provide spiritual support
  • home health aides, who assist with personal care
  • Volunteer Coordinators who assist with placement of specially trained volunteers, who can be helping hands and friendly listeners
  • Doula Companion volunteers, or “end of life coaches,” who are available to patients at risk of dying alone. Doula Companions receive advanced training and commit to being present with patients up to and through the time of death

Avow Hospice Patient & Caregiver Guide
The Avow Hospice Patient & Caregiver Guide is for patients and families to reference following admission to Avow Hospice. For questions about services or information in this guide, please contact a member of your care team.

Avow Doula Companion Brochure
This brochure outlines the Doula Companion program available to Avow Hospice patients who may not have a caregiver or family nearby.  Doulas provide consistent support to patients at risk of completing journey's end alone.