VNA/HOSPICE Receives $ 6,000 From Lisa Taylor COURAGE Fund

On behalf of the Lisa Taylor COURAGE Fund for Hospice, the Ocean Reef Community Foundation recently presented another $ 6,000 gift to Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Florida Keys (VNA/Hospice) for their compassionate work in home health and hospice care.

Lisa Taylor, daughter of Connie and John Taylor of Ocean Reef, died in 2007 after a four-year cancer battle.  She was 47-years-old.  An inspiration to all, Taylor believed that life is a celebration to be cherished even in its darkest hours.

The Lisa Taylor COURAGE Fund supports the central principles of hospice that the terminally ill should be able to die with dignity at home and with the support of caring and experienced nurses, social workers, physicians, chaplains and nursing assistants.  VNA/Hospice this very kind of support to any Florida Keys’ resident who is at the end of life.

As the oldest and only locally operating non-profit home health and hospice care provider in Monroe County, VNA/Hospice relies on philanthropic support to assist those who are unable to pay all or some of the costs of care as well as to fund gaps for care that is not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance reimbursements.

Contributions such as the one made by the Lisa Taylor COURAGE Fund also help to subsidize new and advanced medical technologies, continuing education for clinicians, and bereavement and cancer support programs within the Florida Keys’ communities.

To find out how you can become involved and/or support the many health care programs offered by VNA/Hospice, please contact Development Director, Kim Sovia-Crandon via phone (305.852.7887) or via email ([email protected]).

About Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc.

Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys is an integrated agency that has been providing skilled home health, private duty care and hospice services to the residents and visitors of Monroe County since 1984. VNA/Hospice offers a full range of compassionate, effective, life-enhancing health and supportive services that enable an individual to remain in his or her home.  For more information regarding VNA/Hospice, please call 305-294-8812 or visit www.VNAHospiceKeys.org. Hospice License:  HPC50310951.  VNA License:  HHA21245096. HCS License: 232500 and 232517.  EIN: HHA21245095.  Charitable organization registration number: CH87.