Jill Valley
(KPAX) After an eight-year journey marked by community support, the Hope Hospice Center held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday ahead of its July opening.
The state-of-the-art facility is only the second of its kind in Montana. The new center will provide compassionate care and support for patients and families during one of life's most challenging times.
The dream of the Hope Hospice Center began in 2017 as community leaders and healthcare professionals recognized the need for specialized end-of-life care in the region.
Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis attended Tuesday's event and expressed her gratitude that the opening is near.
"This is an amazing day. This is a special day. This is a day that has been long anticipated.”
Partners Hope Foundation created the ne