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"I love the fact that we take care of the whole family, both spiritually, physically and emotionally. That was really what drew me to hospice." https://hubs.li/H0Z8hkL0

Today is National Coming Out Day, and our opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to creating a workplace in which every team member can be their true, authentic selves at work.

If the past two years have taught us anything, it's that caring for our mental health can be just as important as caring for our physical health. Click here for more information from the World Health Organization on depression and what you can do: https://hubs.li/H0Z3RBr0.

On this World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we honor all our passionate clinicians who provide compassionate and industry-leading quality care to those who need us the most. Find out more about our hospice services at https://hubs.li/H0Z3LCz0.

We were beyond honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's 2021 Best Places to Work! Hear from our people on what this means for us.

Each of us has our own reason for getting vaccinated, from protecting ourselves, loved ones and patients to personal experiences. Each week, we'll share why our people choose to get vaccinated in our #MyWhy series. First up - Dr. Amy Moss, SVP of Hospice Clinical Operations.

Meet Kris Novak - VP of Mergers & Acquisitions and one of Aging Media Network's 2021 Future Leaders! https://hubs.li/H0YW5J50

Are you a military spouse, veteran or transitioning service member? Join us for the MSEP Virtual Hiring event on March 10 from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. EST. Sign up today here: https://hubs.ly/H0HFFKQ0

Amedisys is proud to recognize International Women's Day and Women's History Month! As of December 2020, our board of directors has a female majority, a first i...n the company's history. We're honored to have thousands of talented women caregivers in our nationwide family and we thank all those who have dedicated their lives to securing rights and freedoms for future generations of women. We stand on their shoulders and are a manifestation of the vision they had for America. See more

While the pandemic certainly accelerated the transition away from facilities to home care, the transition has been underway for some time, Kusserow said. Care in the home is the most economical for all payers. It’s where patients want to receive their care and it has proven, quality outcomes.

Many people believe hospice is only appropriate in the last few days of life. However, research shows about half of people are admitted too late to enjoy the full benefits of hospice. Call an Amedisys hospice agency near you at https://hubs.ly/H0HFpK70 to find out if it’s time to consider hospice.