Mission

Hospice of East Texas seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families dealing with life-limiting illness and to assist bereaved family members by providing comprehensive, coordinated care and support.

Vision Statement

All East Texans will have a valued end of life experience.

Guiding Principles

• The patient and family will be active participants in the development of care plans which emphasize their choices and values.
• Hospice affirms life.
• Hospice strives to relieve suffering and focus on physical, emotional, and spiritual concerns.
• Services are provided to all qualified persons who reside in the Hospice of East Texas service area without discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, or handicap.
• Core hospice services are provided regardless of ability to pay.
• Bereavement services will be available to the community at large.
• Hospice will be an advocate for patients and families in need of Hospice service.
• Hospice is committed to providing all services in an ethical manner that promotes the true meaning of community service.