Hospice and Palliative Care
Whether you or a loved one may be on a path of a serious illness or grief, FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care surrounds you with a comprehensive circle of expert care and support. For more information, call (910) 715-6000, or view below.
Overview
As part of the FirstHealth of the Carolinas network, FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is a resource for the community in the areas of education, bereavement and adjustment to loss. FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is not-for-profit and is the only hospice associated with FirstHealth of the Carolinas.
Testimonials
Palliative Care Program
Kathy Kehoe of Pinehurst shares her experience with the Palliative Care Program.
Hospice House Volunteer, Kathy Shader, receives joy in her giving.
“My job is to be a presence for the patients, providing support in the way that works for them.”
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Long After a Loved One is Gone, The Caring Continues
Thanksgiving and Christmas will be significant for the family of the late Nettie Cooper. The beloved wife of 70 years, mother and grandmother died somewhat unexpectedly this past winter. She was 88. Though the upcoming holidays will be the first big family events since then, her family is finding long-term comfort in a group of people they met just days before her death.
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Palliative Care Program
"An Extra Layer of Support," Barbara Bush boosts awareness of Palliative Care program.
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Hospice House: Living Better in the Moment
“I had never dealt with hospice,” says Mamie Allen, an educator who lives in Southern Pines. “I didn’t even know it was here.”
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Meet Entire Team Meet the Team
Board Certified
Ellen M. Willard, M.D.
Hospice Physician
Specialties
- Hospice
Hospital Affiliation
- Moore Regional Hospital
Training
- Wake Forest School of Medicine
Fellowship
- University of Alabama
Internship & Residency
- University of Alabama
Board Certified
Aaron M. Gavett, D.O.
Hospice Physician
Specialties
- Hospice
Hospital Affiliation
- Moore Regional Hospital
- Moore Regional Hospital-Hoke
Training
- D.O., University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Maine
Internship & Residency
- Bassett Healthcare, N.Y.
Board Certified
Lauri Klimczyk, AGNP-C, MSN
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
- Palliative Care
Hospital Affiliation
- Moore Regional Hospital
Training
- MSN, Grand Canyon University
Available for Patients
Yes
Accepts Medicare Insurance
Yes
Accepts Medicaid Insurance
Yes
Accepts Tricare Insurance
Yes
Kristen Bilinski, ANP
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
- Palliative Care
Hospital Affiliation
- Moore Regional Hospital
Training
- N.P., University of Louisville, Ky.
Available for Patients
Yes
Accepts Medicare Insurance
Yes
Accepts Medicaid Insurance
Yes
Accepts Tricare Insurance
Yes
