Kirva Hospice, the name of our organization evolved from the Hebrew word (keer-vah), meaning closeness, caring, and companionship. In that respect, caring for hospice patients is not only our passion, it is inherent in our name. It is founded on the values and...
By Dr. David B. SteinMedical Director, Kirva Hospice Does entering hospice mean you are giving up control of your care? Hospice care is intended to increase the quality of life for terminally ill patients, so it cannot be forced on anyone. This form of care is...
By Dr. David B. SteinMedical Director, Kirva Hospice Is it true that once you enter hospice care, you can never go back? Hospice care is not a death sentence, it is simply a comprehensive service offered to patients with life limiting illnesses for whom a cure is...
By Dr. David B. SteinMedical Director, Kirva Hospice Hospice Care is only for people who have given up on life It is a common misconception that hospice is about dying when in reality, it is designed to help terminally ill patients live their final days to their...
By Dr. David B. Stein Medical Director, Kirva Hospice Is Hospice Expensive? Hospice relieves the burden of medical bills because it’s covered by Medicare and most insurance carriers. Once a patient chooses hospice care, almost all bills related to the care of...