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Whether you are planning for the future or coping with serious illness right now, considering the end of life is not easy. We understand you have questions. We are eager to share what we've learned in our 40 years as a hospice care leader.

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“Every time a VITAS person came in to care for (my brother) Bob, it was an angel who was helping us on the journey.”

- John B., September 2020

"I really appreciate the overwhelming kindness, care, and compassion that this team provided to my grandfather in his final days."

- Matthew S., August 2023
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