Media Resources
Mesilla Valley Hospice is pleased to assist media in researching and developing story ideas on hospice care, care giving, end of life issues and quality of life research. Here are some of our top interest stories.
Admissions - The admissions team at MVH is ready and available to assist family and physicians with the tough decisions that occur with a family member's failing health. Nurses respond 24-hours a day with prevention and pain control initiatives and medications. Equipment and supplies related to the life limiting illness are provided through Mesilla Valley Hospice.
Education for you and your loved ones, spiritual counseling, emotional support and assistance with legal issues are just a few ways we are dedicated to assisting the Las Cruces community and its surrounding areas.
Grief and Bereavement - The needs of a family continue after the death of a loved one, so Mesilla Valley Hospice continues care for hospice families throughout the first year of bereavement. In addition, the Center for Grief Services is a free service to our community that offers individual counseling, grief support groups, a lending library, community services and children/adolescent support.
Advanced Directives - There are many things in life that are out of our hands. Mesilla Valley Hospice offers a great resource entitled "Five Wishes." This simple booklet gives you a way to control something very important - how you are treated if you get seriously ill. Five Wishes is the first living will that addresses your personal, emotional, and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes.
It was written with the help of The American Bar Association's Commission on the legal Problem's of the Elderly, and the nation's leading experts in end-of-life care. It's also easy to use. All you have to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences. Call Mesilla Valley Hospice today for assistance.
Storyteller Magazine - The Storyteller magazine is one of our latest publications in the community. Published once a year in both English and Spanish, the Storyteller provides insight into the lives of some of the families that Mesilla Valley Hospice helps each year. Community interest stories, a chaplain's corner and Center for Grief Services each provide a good overview of the services provided. We welcome stories!
Volunteering - Mesilla Valley Hospice is a private, nonprofit community based agency dedicated to the care of people living with life limiting conditions. Hospice care is noble and humbling work which is greatly complemented by the effort of Hospice volunteers, both those who choose to work with families and those who help the organization through office, community relations or fund raising activities.
Becoming a volunteer is easy at Mesilla Valley Hospice, contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information. 575-523-4700
Hospice vs. Home Health - There are many misconceptions about the differences in Hospice and Home Health Care agencies. Here are a few top noted topics of interest.
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| Hospice
| Home Health
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| Criteria
| Patient has a life-threatening illness and is seeking a palliative approach to care. NO skilled need required. Care may begin at any time from any setting. |
Patient has a medically skilled need, usually following an acute hospitalization. |
| Goal
| Comfort, support and assistance |
Discharge after medical improvement |
| Scope of Service
| Offers many extra services such as Bereavement, support groups, and volunteer help. |
Limited to skilled needs. |
| Providers of Care
| Interdisciplinary team comprised of a variety of healthcare proffesionals and volunteers. The team provides total case management across the patient's full range of care needs. |
Individual professionals as indicated by the patients specific skilled needs. |
Please contact Mesilla Valley Hospice for more information and a complete comparison of hospice vs. home health agencies.
Hospice in nursing homes and assisted livings - Mesilla Valley Hospice has a variety of way to assist patient's. The two most common ways are through home care and in our residential facility, La Posada.
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