Loss doesn’t mean you have to feel lonely. Mt Hood Hospice offers a variety of free opportunities to connect with others in similar situations as you. These opportunities include educational groups, social hours for open conversation, Facebook groups and more! There...

Mt. Hood Hospice is a non-profit organization that has been providing hospice care to the community for the past 41 years.  We boast an amazing staff, many of whom have been here for years.  Our nurses are among the best in the hospice care community, and we often...

Many people ask, “When is the right time for hospice services?” The short answer is: Maybe sooner than you think. Probably the most common misconception about hospice is that hospice care is only for people who are days or weeks away from death. This is not true....

Mt. Hood Hospice, the non-profit located in Sandy, Oregon has served patients and their loved ones in Clackamas and East Multnomah Counties for over 40 years. We are proud to be ranked number one by Medicare in the Portland Metro area for three years in a row!...

The holidays and end of the year can be difficult. Surrounded by messages of being together and expectations of joy and celebration, those grieving can feel more isolated and alone as they navigate the holidays without loved ones. It’s important we give ourselves...

Make a difference in your community by becoming a hospice volunteer! What does it look like to volunteer for hospice? Hospice volunteers come from various backgrounds; some have had experience with hospice when a family member was on service, others have worked in the...

November is a time we formally honor our Veterans for Veterans’ Day. Being a hospice care provider, we also celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. How do these two go together? The NHPCO in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs developed...

You are still in your pajama’s, hair messed up, your forgot to put your dentures in…but guess who is thrilled to see you? Pets don’t care where you live or what you look like, they love you no matter what. That’s unconditional love. Why is a hospice talking about...

As part of the “We Honor Veterans” program we are proud to honor our veteran patients and all those who served. Over 30% of Mt. Hood Hospice patients are veterans and our compassionate staff are educated in their unique needs. Tuesday, March 29 is “National Vietnam...

Many people think they aren’t able to afford hospice services. So, what does it cost to have hospice care? You might be surprised to know, that hospice is covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance AND most importantly that Mt. Hood Hospice won’t...