Bethany Hospice

bethany hospice was founded by diane mead - r.n., b.s.n. to provide the highest level of care to patients throughout southwestern pennsylvania. bethany hospice is comprised of a dedicated team of diverse individuals who are all committed to upholding the principles of hospice as outlined in our mission: to guide all those who have been touched in some way by a life limiting illness, offering a comprehensive approach to comfort care, and ensuring a dignified quality of life. hospice is a specialized type of care for those facing life-limiting illnesses and who are no longer pursuing or benefiting from aggressive or experimental treatments. at this juncture, the primary focus is shifted to quality of life. hospice is not a place, but rather a service customized for each person whether in a person’s home, assisted living residence, nursing facility or hospital. the services and where they are provided are completely the choice of the patient and the family. hospice teams with the patient,