The Hospice of Natchitoches Foundation
Hospice of Natchitoches Foundation exists to assist clients in need when insurance does not cover items deemed necessary to provide comfort care. In addition, the Foundation assists with providing hospice care for those with no insurance. The Foundation was established in 2001 when a client requested his friends and loved ones send donations to Hospice of Natchitoches rather than purchase flowers in his memory. Since that time, donations made to the Hospice Foundation have provided clients in need with the additional financial support to make the most of life’s final days.
To this day, Hospice of Natchitoches Foundation is completely funded by donations from friends and family of Hospice of Natchitoches.
“We are humbly grateful for the support and trust placed in us by friends, family and the Natchitoches community. Your financial support assists us in our mission to provide support and education to the community about end of life care.”
— Sylvia LaCour
Memorials
These are contributions by individuals, organizations, or businesses that are made in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Often the person being memorialized was a patient of Hospice of Natchitoches. We will notify the family of your gift.
Donations
Contributions by individuals, organizations, or businesses that are not linked to a memorial are general donations. Donations may be initiated entirely by the donor. You can also choose how your donation will be used. Donors may choose to designate their gifts for one of the following areas or may leave their donation unrestricted:
Indigent Patient Care
Patient services for persons not eligible for Medicare, not covered by private insurance, and having no other means of paying for hospice services. These services will include physician services, visits from registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, and chaplains plus assistance with medications, medical supplies, and medical equipment. hour service, professional staff, durable equipment, medical supplies & medication.
Bereavement Program
Support for a program of individual and group counseling to surviving members of hospice families and members of the community who have lost a loved one who did not necessarily receive hospice care.
Patient/Family Education
Training on topics such as advanced medical directives, infection control, medication safety, nutrition, physical signs and symptoms, stress management, and caring for the caregiver.
Volunteer Programs
To provide continuing in-service education and support to Hospice of Natchitoches volunteers.
Foundation Interest Form
If you are interested in providing support for the Hospice of Natchitoches Foundation, please contact the interest form or mail monetary donations directly to our office.