Hosparus Health to Close Jasper Office
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2023
CONTACT:
Dyan Duncan
Executive Director Marketing & Communication
502.814.5439
dduncan@hosparus.org
Nonprofit organization to close location at the end of March.
(JASPER, IN) — In response to challenges affecting the healthcare industry, including shifts in patient volume, increased costs, and staffing restraints, Hosparus Health has announced plans to permanently close its Jasper office on Friday, March 31, 2023. The organization is working with the remaining patients and families to provide a seamless transition of their care by the end of the month. All remaining team members have transferred to the New Albany office.
“After thoroughly exploring alternative options, we determined closing the Jasper office was necessary for our organization to continue delivering on our 45-year commitment to providing compassionate care when it is needed most,” said Hosparus Health President and CEO David W. Cook. “By consolidating our shared staffing resources, our teams can deliver timely responses, high-quality care, and the best overall experience for everyone we serve in Southern Indiana.”
Hosparus Health will continue delivering specialized programs and person-centered services to patients and families in Orange, Crawford, Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Southern Indiana.
“Though our footprint in Indiana is tightening, we feel this is the best path forward,” said Cook. “Scaling back to an eight-county region allows us to better support our care teams who go above and beyond every day to be there for patients and families when they need it the most.”
About Hosparus Health
Established in 1978, Hosparus Health is one of the nation’s largest and most respected community-based, nonprofit care providers for those facing serious illnesses. For 45 years, the mission-driven organization has championed equitable healthcare access by delivering specialized programs and holistic services across 35 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. Through the support of more than 600 employees and over 500 volunteers, Hosparus Health’s person-centered approach is focused on improving the quality of life for over 9,000 patients and families annually. Its interdisciplinary teams provide support for serious illnesses across the continuum, including medical care, symptom and medication management, grief counseling, hospice care, and palliative medicine. For more information about Hosparus Health, please call 800-264-0521 or visit www.HosparusHealth.org.
About Pallitus Health Partners
Pallitus Health Partners, a part of Hosparus Health, offers comprehensive palliative care for serious illness in Kentucky and Indiana. Specialized services include chronic symptom and medication management, disease education and care coordination. Pallitus Health’s interdisciplinary care team provides medical expertise and support designed to meet individual goals and offer the best possible quality of life at any stage of serious illness. In 2022, over 1,300 patients of all ages received palliative services. For more information, visit www.PallitusHealth.org or call 502-814-5408.
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