Here are a few additional sites that may provide information relating to hospice and end-of-life.
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Hospice & Palliative Care Organizations
Pain Management
Minnesota Health Organizations
Hospice & Palliative Care Organizations
- GetPalliativeCare.org is a resource for patients and families provided by The Center to Advance Palliative Care.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) The largest nonprofit membership organization representing US hospice and palliative care programs and professionals. Develops public and professional educational programs and materials; convenes meetings and symposia on emerging issues; provides technical informational resources to members; conducts research; monitors congressional and regulatory activities; and works closely with other organizations interested in end-of-life care.
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is an international organization of physicians dedicated to the advancement of hospice and palliative medicine.
- Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association is a national professional nursing organization dedicated to promoting excellence in hospice & palliative nursing care.
- Hospice Foundation of America provides end-of-life care resources for professionals, patients and families.
- Minnesota Department of Health list of state licensed and Medicare certified programs
- The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) provides health care professionals with the tools, training and technical assistance necessary to start and sustain successful palliative care programs.
Pain Management
- American Pain Society – is a multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to helping people in pain.
Minnesota Health Organizations
- Care Providers of Minnesota – is a statewide association of nursing homes, assisted living, and community based services.
- Metro Area Agency on Aging – is a nonprofit organization with health care resources for seniors in the Twin Cities, including the Senior Linkage Line.
- Minnesota HomeCare Association (MHCA) – is a statewide association promoting the delivery of quality health and supportive services in home living environments.
- Minnesota Hospital Association – is a trade association representing Minnesota’s 140 hospitals and 19 health systems.
- Minnesota Medical Association – is an association representing physicians in Minnesota.
- Aging Services of Minnesota – is a statewide association of aging services organizations.