Shared Care Home Medical Equipment

Shared Care Medical Homecare equipment

From Our House…..To Your House.

Most everything for the patient at home.

Shared Care’s goal is to exceed expectations through exceptional care. We offer:

• 24 hour emergency service
• 7 days a week
• Professional staff
• Billing most insurances
• Patient education
• In-home visits
• Delivery and pick-up (within a 50-mile radius)

Respiratory Therapy:

• Oxygen Therapy
• Aerosol Therapy
• Nasa CPAP & BiPAP
• Apnea Monitoring

Durable Medical Equipment:

• Ambulatory Aids
• Safety & Support Items
• Hospital Beds
• Wheelchairs
• TENS Units
• Phototherapy
• Bathroom Aids
• Orthopedic Products
• Compression Hoses
• Seat Lift Chairs
• Mastectomy Products
• Impotence Devices

Shared Care is centrally located in West Branch and services the surrounding areas.

1-800-292-9299

Shared Care has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) since 1988

Hospice of Helping Hands

Hospice of Helping Hands, Inc.
335 E. Houghton Ave.
West Branch, MI
(989) 345-4700 or
1-800-992-592

When we are born, we are surrounded by loving caregivers. Why should end-of-life care be any less compassionate or complete?

History:

Hospice of Helping Hands, Inc. was established in 1979. Since that time, it has continued to grow and has become recognized as a source of compassionate, comprehensive care for the terminally ill and their families. It is a non-profit organization.

Hospice emphasizes quality of life by keeping the patient as comfortable as possible while remaining at home. With caring and professional attitudes, the hospice team helps patients and their families prepare for death in ways that are acceptable to them.

After death, Hospice continues to assist the family with bereavement services and support for 15 months.

West Branch Regional Medical Center has promoted and assisted with the development of Hospice of Helping Hands, Inc. In 1991, this program became a licensed hospice under the Michigan Department of Public Health guidelines and was granted Medicare certification.

Services:

Nursing care, Home Health Aide, Social Worker, Chaplain, Physician, Certified Volunteer Services, Bereavement, Support Groups, Fundraising Activities

Eligibility:

Hospice of Helping Hands, Inc. services are available to residents of Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw, Gladwin, Roscommon and Oscoda counties; and to patients with a terminal illness who desire no further curative treatment for their condition.

Hospice requires that the primary physician certify that the patient is terminally ill.

Funding:

Admission to the Hospice program is based on need, not the ability to pay. Primary financial support comes from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Remaining financial support comes from the community and from individual donors, gifts, memorials, grants and funds raised by the Guild.

Volunteer Services:

• Patient and caregiver assistance
• Errands and deliveries for families
• Office assistance; filing, bookkeeping telephone, copying, library, etc.
• Fundraising – Duck Race, Quilt Show, Hearts for Hospice
• Promotion of Hospice; health and county fairs, civic and community events and organizations

All volunteers are members of the Guild and receive their training and support from the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.

Additional Information:

The Hospice office has a library with many books and videos that are available on loan to anyone interested in learning more about Hospice. They cover a wide range of topics and provide valuable information for anyone dealing with illness, family relations, death, grief, etc.

Affiliations:

Hospice of Helping Hands, Inc. is affiliated with the following organizations:

West Branch Regional Medical Center
National Hospice Organization
Michigan Hospice Organization
United Way of Michigan

Referrals:

Anyone who has a concern or question regarding Hospice should contact the director at (989) 345-4700. Family members, doctors, nurses and patients make referrals to Hospice.

Following the referral, usually an informational visit is made to the patient and family. This will give the patient and family more information and help them decide if Hospice is needed and what services would best suit their particular needs.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.hospiceofhelpinghands.com