Dear Editor:

Hospice care can greatly enhance life for patients and families during an incredibly difficult time, but it is, unfortunately, underfunded and underutilized in New York State.

As the leader of a hospice program serving Rockland and Orange Counties for 38 years, I have seen firsthand the undeniable, positive impact hospice can have. Care takes a number of different forms in hospice, but everything we do is united by three overlapping tenets: giving care, bringing comfort, and honoring life.

Giving care is the most straightforward. Every patient who walks through our doors receives a personal assessment and an individualized plan specifically tailored to their needs. This includes traditional physician care, prescription medication, durable medical equipment, counseling, aide

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