Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County

ABOUT HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE LINCOLN COUNTY

Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County began in 1984 as Hospice of Lincoln County.  That year, Cheryl Thornburg, a registered nurse with the Lincoln County Health Department, called a community meeting to determine the feasibility of an area hospice.  After three years of raising funds and hiring part-time staff, Hospice of Lincoln County accepted its first patient.  By 1998, there were 41 referrals, of which 27 were accepted as patients.  Hospice of Lincoln County continued to grow over the years; the organization saw an increase in budget as well as increases in staff and patients.  New fundraising project were introduced, including the "Light up a Life" campaign which sold commemorative angels as a way to honor and memorialize loved ones.  This program still continues today.

In April of 1990, a foundation grant deeded the current building on North Cedar Street to Hospice of Lincoln County.  This new facility, with over 2,700 square feet, allowed ample space for the continually expanding staff and volunteers. 

In 1997, Hospice of Lincoln County merged with Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, expanding the overall organization's service area to eight counties.  Working from a home base in Lincolnton, Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County serves patients primarily in Lincoln, Catawba, Gaston, and Mecklenburg counties.  Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County still provides the same unparalleled services and excellent quality of care.  Only the name has changed!

Throughout its 24-year history, Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County has tried to increase public awareness of hospice and maintain quality care for its patients.  In 2007, the Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County staff served over 300 patients and their families.  These numbers are a clear testament to the achievement of those goals.

OUR SERVICES

Our continuum of care allows us to provide specialized services to adults and children in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities and in assisted living communities.  The open access policy allows us to serve people with challenging medical needs, and our continuous care program helps patients in crisis remain at home.  We are the most experienced organization of our kind in our area.  Let us care for your family.

Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County offers:

• Hospice care
• Palliative care
• Pediatric Care
• Hospice Alternative Residence Team (HART) care
• Grief and loss services
• Professional and community education

 

OUR STAFF

The staff at Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County

(top row, left to right): Carol Ann Lawler, Penny Edwards, Mary Anne Gompers, Jennifer Ratcliff, Julia Davis, Lee Wilson, Julia Moore, Diane Barbeau, Jessica Hill, Jordan Davis
(bottom row, left to right): Cathy Stone, Sue Mobley, Evelyn Sharkey, Jane Allred, Leslie Barlowe, Deborah Perry, Sandie Saine, Joy Barrett, Marsha Yount

Our staff at Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County brings a wealth of experience to end-of-life care.  High standards and caring attitudes allow them to excel in their roles and to comfort many patients and families through their difficult times.  

Each patient has a team that is involved with their care.  This care team may include any of the following:  the patient's physician, a hospice staff physician, a nurse, a nursing assistant, a social worker, a grief counselor, a volunteer, and a chaplain. 

For more pictures of staff and events at Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County, visit our photo gallery.

 

RUN THE RAIL

On Saturday, May 1, 2010, HPCLC will host the first annual Run the Rail 5K at the Betty Ross Park in Lincolnton.  The 5K run starts at 9am, the 5K memorial walk begins at 9:05, and the Kids Fun Run will follow at 9:50.  All runners and walkers are welcome and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers of the 5K run.  Your participation in Run the Rail supports the services and programs offered by Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County.  If you have ever needed hospice care for a loved one, or know anyone who has, you understand why our services are so extraordinary.  Our goal is to care for those facing serious or terminal illness, helping them make the most of every day.

LIGHT UP A LIFE COMMEMORATIVE ANGELS

A tradition begun in 1995, Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County offers Light Up a Life Commemorative Angels to honor and memorialize your loved ones. All proceeds from the sale of angels support the mission of Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County. For information about the Light Up a Life Commemorative Angel, please contact Alesa Larkin at larkina@hpccr.org or 704.732.6146.

There are three ways to order Commemorative Angels:

1. Order online!
   
2. Fax your order in.  Click here to view the Lincoln County Light Up A Life brochure.  The order form is on the second page.  Complete the order form, then fax to 704.736.0264.
    
3. Mail your order in.  Click here to view the Lincoln County Light Up A Life brochure.  The order form is on the second page.  Complete the order form, then mail to:
   
   Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County
   Attn:  Alesa Larkin
   107 North Cedar Street
   Lincolnton, NC 28092
   
   
   

CONTACT US

Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County
107 North Cedar Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Phone: 704.732.6146
Fax: 704.736.0264


Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County is a program member of the United Way of Lincoln County.