Nearly two decades ago, in February
1989, a concerned group of Bryan/
College Station citizens opened the first
office of Hospice Brazos Valley (HBV).
Starting with an all-volunteer team,
Hospice thrived from community support
and referrals.
Volunteers are still the heart of hospice but the goals of care are accomplished through a comprehensive, individualized plan including medical care for the patient, and social, emotional, and spiritual support for the entire family.
HBV has grown to be the largest, rural non-profit hospice in Texas but our basic goals are the same now as they were then: provide the best quality of life possible for our patients during the final chapters of their lives.
Our service area includes 9,000 square miles covering 17 counties. Last year we provided medical and social work support to 600 hospice patients and provided bereavement support at no cost to nearly 2,000 families throughout the community. In 2006, we expect to serve 700 patients and provide bereavement support to over 3,500 families.
Community support from donors such
as Keown Foundation ensures the mission of
Hospice Brazos Valley continues.Kathy and
Charlie Wendt of the Keown Foundation,
are pictured with Marine Corporal Andrew
Sullens and hospice volunteers and donors,
Carl and Kathy Gough. One of the event
underwriters for Hospice Happening 2006,
Keown Foundation was the high bidder for
a U.S. Military flag flown over Iraq.
Hospice Brazos Valley would not
be what it is today without the incredible
community support we receive. It’s
people helping people, neighbors helping
neighbors. It feels wonderful to be“voted best non-profit” from the communities
we serve but we are the lucky
ones. You invite us into your homes and
let us share your lives.
Our work culture is one rooted
in personal and f amily values, commitment
to the mission we serve, and
the constant development of integrity,
character, and teamwork. A sense of
belonging and encouragement is ever
present. While these attributes may
sound idealistic, it is the reality that
makes our workplace the special place
it is. It is what makes us aim to be the
best citizens, employees, and family
members we can be.
The most exciting future prospect is
the possibility of inpatient facility. There
are circumstances in which home-based
care is not practical. Special situations,
such as patients without relatives or
caregivers who are too disabled or ill
themselves to be able to help, call for
a different approach. This is where an
inpatient alternative could help. While
there are no immediate plans underway,
HBV feels that this is an important
community need.
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