Hospice Choices: VITAS® Healthcare Is Now Serving Marion County, Florida

OCALA, Fla., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Residents of North Central Florida now have easier access to high-quality, compassionate hospice services from the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care. On May 15, VITAS Healthcare began accepting hospice-eligible patients in Marion County and delivering expert comfort care that improves patients’ quality of life wherever they call home.

Healthcare professionals can download the VITAS mobile app for one-touch referrals and interactive hospice eligibility guidelines. Referrals are also available 24/7/365 by calling 800.93.VITAS.

</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=S9N5BKPJ7QPKLRXGROdyvCtUwyA31mSRggO0KQFBg05KYauq5tt7bqMuXzD3QAmHrejS6NtF0W5XHYiJBfDWCy6uXB65xVhaHFNdgF2DuHGJ8zn3nmLXDlSxXnxISC1y-ROaHn8FPhFYXNykmy10NgkvbV5kv-aB8zTJQRtCVof9KjEc2pBDh839X1UyMGpa2Om86Q6-cPJl1cOG2OhVSg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link.</a></p> <p align="left">VITAS services for hospice-eligible Florida patients include:</p> <ul type="disc"><li>Admissions personnel <a href="https://www.vitas.com/for-healthcare-professionals/vitas-advantage/24-7-365-care-support?utm_source=notified&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=marion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available 24/7/365</a>—at the convenience of the family or upon the request of the physician</li><li><a href="https://www.vitas.com/care-services/therapy-emotional-and-spiritual-care?utm_source=notified&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=marion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Physical, emotional and spiritual care</a> provided by a hospice team with home visits that average five-plus times per week</li><li><a href="https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/247-telecare-services?utm_source=notified&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=marion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24/7 access to trained clinicians</a> who can send a team member to the patient’s home when necessary</li><li><a href="https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/intensive-comfort-care?utm_source=notified&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=marion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intensive Comfort Care<sup>®</sup></a> at home for up to 24 hours when needed</li><li>Comprehensive open formulary pharmacy program, with <a href="https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/home-medical-equipment?utm_source=notified&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=marion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hospice-related medical equipment and supplies</a> delivered to the home</li><li>Complex modalities for <a href="https://www.vitas.com/for-healthcare-professionals/vitas-solves-the-challenges-of-high-risk-end-of-life-patients?utm_source=notified&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=marion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">high-acuity patients</a>, which may include IV therapies, inotropes, paracentesis/thoracentesis, high-flow oxygen, palliative blood transfusions, TPN and more</li></ul> <p>Additional therapies and patient-focused programs include:</p> <ul type="disc"><li>Nationally recognized veterans program</li><li>Music therapy visits by a certified music therapist with the goal of meeting physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual needs</li><li>Paw Pals<sup>®</sup> visits from loving animals and their volunteer owners to comfort patients</li><li>Specialized sepsis care and palliative care teams</li></ul> <p>“In Marion County, there is a clear need for high-acuity hospice care that VITAS is uniquely equipped to provide,” said Jennifer Nygaard, senior vice president of operations for VITAS in North Florida. “Our teams are experienced in managing complex medical needs—whether it’s IV therapies, ventilators, high-flow oxygen, cardiac infusions or specialized equipment—and we’re equally committed to supporting families through challenging dynamics. We’re proud to bring our compassionate, can-do approach to this community and help fill a critical gap in care.”</p> <p>At VITAS, every hospice patient receives care from a team of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that they live their remaining months, weeks and days in comfort and with dignity. The interdisciplinary team includes a physician, hospice nurse, hospice aide, social worker, volunteer, chaplain and bereavement specialist.</p> <p>As the demand for hospice services continues to rise, particularly in a state with one of the highest aging populations of adults 65+, VITAS is addressing this need by expanding access to more Floridians. Since its founding over 45 years ago in Florida, VITAS has cared for more than 1.5 million patients nationally.</p> <p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5QMqR4NWvgKkwmXk1h1qGaOBMChRYmk5StS02KHD2cLMCbgFUmrGTvFZDIQKzAid2yAIp3EVdGzJ-85ZbYFtaKZfwLKZ7QYLE9GsfNnWu9ajtbSNDWxYTXfFBHCYX3-BuN7QjGQ6OeQBPwhmVEgHbqm4Uco9bnQg4Kv3WHzO9F-UOtxEaXLpLNzMBG7a04goIRJUcK-juWs1tXNBPYIe9W4fI-V6D7Mf5nKcLYkcJUZv0CNwhxKQ8uS25AEfeQ31U9SQlSMLrDmSlDDCV_8-Aw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studies show</a> that hospice care enhances the quality of life for individuals across many advanced illnesses. By easing access to care earlier in the disease trajectory, VITAS aims to increase satisfaction, improve pain control and reduce physical and emotional distress for seriously patients and their loved ones, ensuring that more Floridians can benefit from the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.</p> <p align="left">Learn more about end-of-life services, discover a meaningful career with a globally recognized best-in-class healthcare employer and find fulfilling volunteer opportunities at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZzYXwClZ9QZ6vtme-z2xd7ZGBdvY9yGeW5ywWh_MxbJSb4bHeTakUCgrv04PxjpMWpvMHuX1CoqyHf3uzSqBSrFW7efZ-QOJTq9Z_20EUxo39mZ1zwfDns09oZIN917hC1zZ1kXoNo9cYEBz6m2quQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VITAS.com</a>.</p> <p align="left"><strong>About VITAS<sup>®</sup> Healthcare</strong> <br/>Established in 1978, VITAS Healthcare is a pioneer and leader in the American hospice movement. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahs) operates 56 hospice programs in 15 states (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin) and the District of Columbia. VITAS employs 12,001 professionals who care for patients with advanced illness, primarily in the patients’ homes, and also in the company’s 30 inpatient hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities for the elderly. At the conclusion of the first quarter of 2025, VITAS reported an average daily census of 22,336. 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now have easier access to high-quality, compassionate hospice services from the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care. On May 15, VITAS Healthcare began accepting \u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=w2sx57QihEQYn1IkefQ7br9DP-R2aeHaaJZdeI1N3RAlbxfZsCB7Jj1zwbIEVuUEFl57PQMjo10oN4TYNep7O25cqF_Obb7b3_dwXqNOingG2lt4yJ_P1dtL48kX1JEK8ZjkAlOlI2vNg0Tin0-HWGhQYfbR5Zui-unJvLo0SgO2CDvYpUfXtVvLMCGWq8ltIzTO7Hce-R0uXqdiaOlBEm7kKqEfFXxRcQQaxeS7uVQ=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehospice-eligible patients in Marion County\u003c/a\u003e and delivering expert comfort care that improves patients’ quality of life wherever they call home.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHealthcare professionals can \u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=J6LpGwiBFp_4L1d2pUR-NlRyWfss1T9hvBCqT9mF6MAxhG-zLGlvMpLlVGqPHIwGnY7mZyajkd90sKL_2tXZ-geoBAtyyIBahUBgqxbyejELVvZu6n-dBunAiUhcjjH7IQWJt2o0myThLCNJXElIbzgHx5difl6KY9pO2ba8Ir0T_bNRb4hEDfDiV8ES6b6aNcIVjCmnkXpqqde4nGGNRw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload the VITAS mobile app\u003c/a\u003e for one-touch referrals and interactive hospice eligibility guidelines. Referrals are also available 24/7/365 by calling 800.93.VITAS.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width:100%; height:600px; border:0px;\" src=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=v-oj5MGFCXJom5qHwEhY8qGMtgwsKRFD1i6hVa_0flG928FptVjAD8Q40GbD3o0ZfNdFzzJXiLQdBT7BHVvSnqLmNgAL7CBzr8gj0W9N_ro=\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=S9N5BKPJ7QPKLRXGROdyvCtUwyA31mSRggO0KQFBg05KYauq5tt7bqMuXzD3QAmHrejS6NtF0W5XHYiJBfDWCy6uXB65xVhaHFNdgF2DuHGJ8zn3nmLXDlSxXnxISC1y-ROaHn8FPhFYXNykmy10NgkvbV5kv-aB8zTJQRtCVof9KjEc2pBDh839X1UyMGpa2Om86Q6-cPJl1cOG2OhVSg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eVITAS services for hospice-eligible Florida patients include:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdmissions personnel \u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/for-healthcare-professionals/vitas-advantage/24-7-365-care-support?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable 24/7/365\u003c/a\u003e—at the convenience of the family or upon the request of the physician\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/therapy-emotional-and-spiritual-care?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhysical, emotional and spiritual care\u003c/a\u003e provided by a hospice team with home visits that average five-plus times per week\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/247-telecare-services?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e24/7 access to trained clinicians\u003c/a\u003e who can send a team member to the patient’s home when necessary\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/intensive-comfort-care?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntensive Comfort Care\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/a\u003e at home for up to 24 hours when needed\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComprehensive open formulary pharmacy program, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/home-medical-equipment?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehospice-related medical equipment and supplies\u003c/a\u003e delivered to the home\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComplex modalities for \u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/for-healthcare-professionals/vitas-solves-the-challenges-of-high-risk-end-of-life-patients?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehigh-acuity patients\u003c/a\u003e, which may include IV therapies, inotropes, paracentesis/thoracentesis, high-flow oxygen, palliative blood transfusions, TPN and more\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional therapies and patient-focused programs include:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eNationally recognized veterans program\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMusic therapy visits by a certified music therapist with the goal of meeting physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual needs\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaw Pals\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e visits from loving animals and their volunteer owners to comfort patients\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecialized sepsis care and palliative care teams\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In Marion County, there is a clear need for high-acuity hospice care that VITAS is uniquely equipped to provide,” said Jennifer Nygaard, senior vice president of operations for VITAS in North Florida. “Our teams are experienced in managing complex medical needs—whether it’s IV therapies, ventilators, high-flow oxygen, cardiac infusions or specialized equipment—and we’re equally committed to supporting families through challenging dynamics. We’re proud to bring our compassionate, can-do approach to this community and help fill a critical gap in care.”\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt VITAS, every hospice patient receives care from a team of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that they live their remaining months, weeks and days in comfort and with dignity. The interdisciplinary team includes a physician, hospice nurse, hospice aide, social worker, volunteer, chaplain and bereavement specialist.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the demand for hospice services continues to rise, particularly in a state with one of the highest aging populations of adults 65+, VITAS is addressing this need by expanding access to more Floridians. Since its founding over 45 years ago in Florida, VITAS has cared for more than 1.5 million patients nationally.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5QMqR4NWvgKkwmXk1h1qGaOBMChRYmk5StS02KHD2cLMCbgFUmrGTvFZDIQKzAid2yAIp3EVdGzJ-85ZbYFtaKZfwLKZ7QYLE9GsfNnWu9ajtbSNDWxYTXfFBHCYX3-BuN7QjGQ6OeQBPwhmVEgHbqm4Uco9bnQg4Kv3WHzO9F-UOtxEaXLpLNzMBG7a04goIRJUcK-juWs1tXNBPYIe9W4fI-V6D7Mf5nKcLYkcJUZv0CNwhxKQ8uS25AEfeQ31U9SQlSMLrDmSlDDCV_8-Aw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudies show\u003c/a\u003e that hospice care enhances the quality of life for individuals across many advanced illnesses. By easing access to care earlier in the disease trajectory, VITAS aims to increase satisfaction, improve pain control and reduce physical and emotional distress for seriously patients and their loved ones, ensuring that more Floridians can benefit from the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLearn more about end-of-life services, discover a meaningful career with a globally recognized best-in-class healthcare employer and find fulfilling volunteer opportunities at \u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZzYXwClZ9QZ6vtme-z2xd7ZGBdvY9yGeW5ywWh_MxbJSb4bHeTakUCgrv04PxjpMWpvMHuX1CoqyHf3uzSqBSrFW7efZ-QOJTq9Z_20EUxo39mZ1zwfDns09oZIN917hC1zZ1kXoNo9cYEBz6m2quQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVITAS.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout VITAS\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e Healthcare\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr/\u003eEstablished in 1978, VITAS Healthcare is a pioneer and leader in the American hospice movement. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahs) operates 56 hospice programs in 15 states (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin) and the District of Columbia. VITAS employs 12,001 professionals who care for patients with advanced illness, primarily in the patients’ homes, and also in the company’s 30 inpatient hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities for the elderly. At the conclusion of the first quarter of 2025, VITAS reported an average daily census of 22,336. 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On May 15, VITAS Healthcare began accepting \u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=w2sx57QihEQYn1IkefQ7br9DP-R2aeHaaJZdeI1N3RAlbxfZsCB7Jj1zwbIEVuUEFl57PQMjo10oN4TYNep7O25cqF_Obb7b3_dwXqNOingG2lt4yJ_P1dtL48kX1JEK8ZjkAlOlI2vNg0Tin0-HWGhQYfbR5Zui-unJvLo0SgO2CDvYpUfXtVvLMCGWq8ltIzTO7Hce-R0uXqdiaOlBEm7kKqEfFXxRcQQaxeS7uVQ=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehospice-eligible patients in Marion County\u003c/a\u003e and delivering expert comfort care that improves patients’ quality of life wherever they call home.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHealthcare professionals can \u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=J6LpGwiBFp_4L1d2pUR-NlRyWfss1T9hvBCqT9mF6MAxhG-zLGlvMpLlVGqPHIwGnY7mZyajkd90sKL_2tXZ-geoBAtyyIBahUBgqxbyejELVvZu6n-dBunAiUhcjjH7IQWJt2o0myThLCNJXElIbzgHx5difl6KY9pO2ba8Ir0T_bNRb4hEDfDiV8ES6b6aNcIVjCmnkXpqqde4nGGNRw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload the VITAS mobile app\u003c/a\u003e for one-touch referrals and interactive hospice eligibility guidelines. Referrals are also available 24/7/365 by calling 800.93.VITAS.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width:100%; height:600px; border:0px;\" src=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=v-oj5MGFCXJom5qHwEhY8qGMtgwsKRFD1i6hVa_0flG928FptVjAD8Q40GbD3o0ZfNdFzzJXiLQdBT7BHVvSnqLmNgAL7CBzr8gj0W9N_ro=\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=S9N5BKPJ7QPKLRXGROdyvCtUwyA31mSRggO0KQFBg05KYauq5tt7bqMuXzD3QAmHrejS6NtF0W5XHYiJBfDWCy6uXB65xVhaHFNdgF2DuHGJ8zn3nmLXDlSxXnxISC1y-ROaHn8FPhFYXNykmy10NgkvbV5kv-aB8zTJQRtCVof9KjEc2pBDh839X1UyMGpa2Om86Q6-cPJl1cOG2OhVSg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eVITAS services for hospice-eligible Florida patients include:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdmissions personnel \u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/for-healthcare-professionals/vitas-advantage/24-7-365-care-support?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable 24/7/365\u003c/a\u003e—at the convenience of the family or upon the request of the physician\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/therapy-emotional-and-spiritual-care?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhysical, emotional and spiritual care\u003c/a\u003e provided by a hospice team with home visits that average five-plus times per week\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/247-telecare-services?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e24/7 access to trained clinicians\u003c/a\u003e who can send a team member to the patient’s home when necessary\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/intensive-comfort-care?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntensive Comfort Care\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/a\u003e at home for up to 24 hours when needed\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComprehensive open formulary pharmacy program, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/care-services/hospice-care-at-home/home-medical-equipment?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehospice-related medical equipment and supplies\u003c/a\u003e delivered to the home\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComplex modalities for \u003ca href=\"https://www.vitas.com/for-healthcare-professionals/vitas-solves-the-challenges-of-high-risk-end-of-life-patients?utm_source=notified\u0026amp;utm_medium=pr\u0026amp;utm_campaign=marion\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehigh-acuity patients\u003c/a\u003e, which may include IV therapies, inotropes, paracentesis/thoracentesis, high-flow oxygen, palliative blood transfusions, TPN and more\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional therapies and patient-focused programs include:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eNationally recognized veterans program\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMusic therapy visits by a certified music therapist with the goal of meeting physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual needs\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaw Pals\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e visits from loving animals and their volunteer owners to comfort patients\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecialized sepsis care and palliative care teams\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In Marion County, there is a clear need for high-acuity hospice care that VITAS is uniquely equipped to provide,” said Jennifer Nygaard, senior vice president of operations for VITAS in North Florida. “Our teams are experienced in managing complex medical needs—whether it’s IV therapies, ventilators, high-flow oxygen, cardiac infusions or specialized equipment—and we’re equally committed to supporting families through challenging dynamics. We’re proud to bring our compassionate, can-do approach to this community and help fill a critical gap in care.”\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt VITAS, every hospice patient receives care from a team of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that they live their remaining months, weeks and days in comfort and with dignity. The interdisciplinary team includes a physician, hospice nurse, hospice aide, social worker, volunteer, chaplain and bereavement specialist.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the demand for hospice services continues to rise, particularly in a state with one of the highest aging populations of adults 65+, VITAS is addressing this need by expanding access to more Floridians. Since its founding over 45 years ago in Florida, VITAS has cared for more than 1.5 million patients nationally.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5QMqR4NWvgKkwmXk1h1qGaOBMChRYmk5StS02KHD2cLMCbgFUmrGTvFZDIQKzAid2yAIp3EVdGzJ-85ZbYFtaKZfwLKZ7QYLE9GsfNnWu9ajtbSNDWxYTXfFBHCYX3-BuN7QjGQ6OeQBPwhmVEgHbqm4Uco9bnQg4Kv3WHzO9F-UOtxEaXLpLNzMBG7a04goIRJUcK-juWs1tXNBPYIe9W4fI-V6D7Mf5nKcLYkcJUZv0CNwhxKQ8uS25AEfeQ31U9SQlSMLrDmSlDDCV_8-Aw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudies show\u003c/a\u003e that hospice care enhances the quality of life for individuals across many advanced illnesses. By easing access to care earlier in the disease trajectory, VITAS aims to increase satisfaction, improve pain control and reduce physical and emotional distress for seriously patients and their loved ones, ensuring that more Floridians can benefit from the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLearn more about end-of-life services, discover a meaningful career with a globally recognized best-in-class healthcare employer and find fulfilling volunteer opportunities at \u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZzYXwClZ9QZ6vtme-z2xd7ZGBdvY9yGeW5ywWh_MxbJSb4bHeTakUCgrv04PxjpMWpvMHuX1CoqyHf3uzSqBSrFW7efZ-QOJTq9Z_20EUxo39mZ1zwfDns09oZIN917hC1zZ1kXoNo9cYEBz6m2quQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVITAS.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout VITAS\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e Healthcare\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr/\u003eEstablished in 1978, VITAS Healthcare is a pioneer and leader in the American hospice movement. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahs) operates 56 hospice programs in 15 states (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin) and the District of Columbia. VITAS employs 12,001 professionals who care for patients with advanced illness, primarily in the patients’ homes, and also in the company’s 30 inpatient hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities for the elderly. At the conclusion of the first quarter of 2025, VITAS reported an average daily census of 22,336. 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