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Bridges Hospice
We are a locally owned business that takes pride in going above and beyond for our patients and families. Our Bridge Program and PPG program are just two things that differentiate Bridges Hospice from other area agencies. We are proud to have not only been in the top workplace the past 8 years, but were named one of the top 11 each of those years. In 2021, we were named the #1 Top Workplace in the small business category and our Administrator, Kelli Tamewitz, received the Leadership Award for this category as well.
Purpose
Bridges Hospice main purpose is to provide comfort to those with life limiting illnesses. We strive to alleviate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual suffering of our patients and those who care for them. We promote dignity and independence to the greatest extent possible. Our specialized hospice team delicately tailors and individualized plan of care to manage all symptoms that arise so our patients can have the highest quality of life.
Vision
Bridges was founded by a nurse, who currently still owns and is an active part of the company. We are not a nationwide organization but local and homegrown. No one is a number in our system. The Bridges culture is one that understands every patient and family has unique preferences, values, and needs. It is important to us that we offer respectful and responsive care that not only meets but exceeds all expectations.
Mission
Bridges Hospice strives to empower their patients, families, caregivers with the tools, education, and support needed to make informed decisions during the last phases of life. The physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients are met through an individualized, ethical plan of care focused on the patient and their family.
Values
- Individualize Care
- No one is a number in our system. The Bridges culture is one that understands every patient and family has unique preferences, values, and needs. It is our goal to ensure that we meet every patient and family where they are in their journey while providing the highest quality, individualized, supportive care.