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UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge Receives Circle of Life Award

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Dr. Tim Ihrig, Paliative Care Physician at Trinity Regional Medical Center visits with Terri Bargfrede, Palliative Care Registered Nurse.

UnityPoint Health was recently named a Circle of Life Award winner in recognition for its innovative palliative care program that improves the care of patients with serious or life-limiting conditions. More important, the program helps patients and families navigate the health care system when they are struggling with the impact of complex and serious illness. The Circle of Life award celebrates innovative programs across the nation that has made great strides in palliative and end-of-life care. This is the 14th year for the Circle of Life award.

"UnityPoint Health is proud to receive the Circle of Life award in recognition of innovation in palliative care," remarks CEO Sue Thompson. "Providing the type of care, comfort and support that helps seriously ill people achieve their best possible quality of life is important and noble work, and we applaud our palliative care providers and team members for their commitment to excellence."

UnityPoint Health has successfully developed an integrated palliative care program across its multi-regional health system in Iowa and Illinois. Parts of its approach to chronic care management, palliative care ensures access to services for patients with serious illnesses and is provided across all care settings, from the hospital to home. The palliative care team works together to follow the patient and coordinates services in close collaboration with the patient's primary care provider and specialists.

"By creating a unified palliative care program, we are better able to coordinate care at the right time and in the right place, relieving the symptoms and stress caused by a serious illness and helping patients and families achieve their goals of care," states Lori Bishop, Executive Director of palliative care and hospice services at UnityPoint Health. "This system approach has improved patient outcomes and the overall care experience."

"This year's Circle of Life honorees exemplify the best in health care-providing compassionate care and helping patients and families facing complex health challenges," says AHA President and CEO Rich Umbdenstock. "These innovative programs address critical needs so that patients can manage their health and live as fully as possible. They also reflect the different needs of their communities and they provide the best care possible for those they serve."

The UnityPoint Health palliative care program was chosen by a selection committee made up of leaders from medicine, nursing, social work, ethics and health administration.

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