Message from Medical Director

Welcome to UC Davis Hospice.

Hospice is a philosophy of health care that focuses on the needs of the patient and care givers by providing comfort, dignity, hope and love at the end-of-life. Research has found that 8 out of 10 Americans would want to be cared for in their homes if facing a life-limiting illness. Hospice makes this happen; almost 70 percent of patients receive care in their place of residence. Whether it’s the family home, nursing home, residential facility, or hospice inpatient setting; hospice teams strive to reach all patients and families wherever compassionate end-of-life care is needed.

In existence for over 30 years, we recognize the importance and significance of the service we provide, and hope that our approach to caring has a lasting impression on families.

Hospice and palliative care providers take the time to talk with patients and family caregivers, listen to their concerns, and work to ensure they get the care they want. This is a philosophy we whole-heartedly embrace at UC Davis Hospice.

Thank you

At UC Davis Home Care Services, we thank you—our donors, volunteers and advocates. Without your support we would not be able to provide the comfort and care to our patients and families. Thank you for all that you do, for partnering with us to provide compassionate care.

Warm Regards,
John F. MacMillan, Jr., M.D.
Medical Director, Hospice Programs