The Kaye Pogue Hospice Center
Max DePree, a globally known organizational leader and author wrote, "We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are." That statement perfectly expresses one of the principles by which Hospice of Salina, Inc. operates. The Board of Trustees and staff look at the needs of the individuals and communities we serve on a continuing basis and develop plans for the future to meet those needs.
In the past that attention to identifying needs has resulted in the expansion of Hospice of Salina services to the Lindsborg area and Ellsworth County, and development of the following programs: the Griefbusters children's grief support group; Living Alone for patients who have no home caregivers and desire to stay at home; and Grief in the Workplace. These services continue to meet needs.
The Kaye Pogue Hospice Center meets the needs of persons:
- who do not desire to die at home;
- with compromised caregivers, who can no longer safely stay in their own homes;
- who need short-term inpatient care for symptom management and caregiver relief, and
- who require care during the period a spouse is meeting job requirements.
The chosen route for meeting these needs was a building project for the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. A building is bricks and mortar, but the Hospice Center is a physical sign of Hospice of Salina's commitment to the care of terminally ill and grieving persons.
The Hospice Center provides for all Hospice of Salina operations in one location and includes: office space for home care staff and administration; public education and support group facilities; counseling rooms; a library and learning center; small equipment loan closet; and a home-like setting for inpatient care. It is a place of comfort, peace, hope and security for patients and their families.
On October 19, 2004, a kick-off event and press conference was held to begin The Journey Home campaign to raise funds for the Hospice Center. At that time, Tom Wilbur, a capital campaign co-chairman with his wife, Marlis, announced that $1.5 million had been raised to date. The lead gift was given by Charles W. Walker. The Hospice Center was built on land donated by the Roy E. Wilbur Family.
Although we have the capability to provide inpatient care, our focus will always be home care. Home care is provided wherever a patient lives - their home, a senior living community, an assisted living center, a nursing home or boarding home.
As we grow and add to the services we are able to provide, be assured that our commitment to the highest quality of care for terminally ill and grieving persons remains constant and is the focus of our efforts.
To donate to the endowment to support the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center and its programs, please contact us at (785) 825-1717.
