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We Honor Veterans

Caring Professionals on a Mission to Serve

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We Honor Veterans empowers end-of-life care partners to meet the unique needs of America’s Veterans and their families.

Our guidance and resources are focused on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgment so that veterans can be guided through their life stories toward a more peaceful ending.

We provide help and educational resources that teach respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment as you work for America’s Veterans.

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The Latest from We Honor Veterans

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WHV Webinar: Comparing Quality of Hospice Care in VA Nursing Homes and VA-Paid Community Nursing Homes

Webinar presented by Dr. Melissa Wachterman on understanding differences in hospice care quality provided by VA Nursing Homes and VA-Paid Community Nursing Homes
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ELNEC – For Veterans Updated Curriculum

The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) – For Veterans Project is a national educational initiative to improve palliative care and we have created a curriculum for it.
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Information

Trauma-Informed Care for Vietnam-era and Combat Veterans

We Honor Veterans and the the Veterans Health Administration have created information to engage hospices in delivering quality end of life care for Vietnam-era and combat Veterans and those that have been impacted by trauma.

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Get the resources you need to learn how to serve Veterans

Our resources are designed to empower hospice professionals to meet the unique needs of dying Veterans.

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Recent Resources for Care Professionals

Caring for Veterans

Moral Injury in Vietnam Veterans
Education

Understanding Veterans’ Benefits Webinar
Education

Building a Veteran-Centric Culture
Partners

Hospice and VA Working Together: Relationship Building Suggestions

WHV Partners work in the community to ensure that excellent care at end-of-life is available for our nation’s Veterans and their families.

Mr. Allen, sitting in a chair, holds his Korean War Peace Medal. Two Caris Healthcare staff members are behind him.
Mr. Allen being awarded the Korean War Peace Medal at Caris Healthcare in Cookeville, TN

Read Stories from Our Partners

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The Power of Living Memorials: A Marine’s Journey from War to Peace 

from UC Davis Hospice, Sacramento, CA

The UC Davis Hospice Team demonstrated the power and purpose of honoring loved ones before they pass by recognizing Gerald Pederson’s military service and commitment to peacekeeping.
Army Veteran Patricia Lomax and her daughter pose for a photo at Ms. Lomax's pinning ceremony.
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A Mother’s Legacy: Honoring the Service of Patricia Lomax and Her Children

from Assisted Hospice Care, Phoenix, AZ

In an emotional We Honor Veterans Pinning Ceremony, The Assisted Hospice Care Team of Phoenix, AZ recognized the military service of Ms. Patricia Lomax and her family. 
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Creating Connections in the Veteran Community: Residential Hospice Partners with Veterans Radio

from Residential Hospice, Troy, MI

Residential Hospice and Veteran’s Radio forge a connection and partnership united by their commitment to improving Veterans’ quality of life. Tune in on Sunday, October 29th to hear more!

Looking for an end-of-life care partner that understands Veterans’ needs?

Our network of over 5,000 partners – made up of hospices and community organizations – means that the community can find a partner that is able to recognize the unique needs of America’s Veterans and their families.

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Thank you to our community partners

Interested in being a Partner?

The goal of the Earn Your Stars program is simple – to care for and honor those who have served when they reach the end of life.

We Honor Veterans provides tiered recognition to organizations, known as Partners, that demonstrate a systematic commitment to improving care for Veterans both within their organizations and the communities they serve.

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