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View the Grief Support Event Calendar at VIA Health Partners. Find upcoming events and programs designed to provide support and healing for those navigating grief. Join us for... Memory Bear & Pillow Workshops July, August, & September 2026 View Event Calendar >> Hover your cursor to pause slider... June 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 31 1 2 3 4 5 7:30 AM Chameleon's Journey Spring Day Camp - Shelby, NC 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10:00 AM Summer Book Study: "How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed" by Megan Devine 2:00 PM Melodies of Healing - Music Therapy for Grief - Fort Mill, SC 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 10:00 AM Summer Book Study: "How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed" by Megan Devine 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 10:00 AM Summer Book Study: "How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed" by Megan Devine 1:00 PM In Good Company - Burke / McDowell Counties, NC 3 4 5 6 5:00 PM Reflections Spousal Loss - Cleveland County, NC 7 10:00 AM "Coffee & Connections" - Greenville, SC 2:00 PM Sips & Support Circle - Fort Mill, SC 5:00 PM In Good Company: Spousal Loss Support Group - Burke / McDowell Counties, NC (1) 8 8:30 AM In Good Company - Laurens County, SC 9 10:00 AM Summer Book Study: "How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed" by Megan Devine 10:30 AM Reflections Sharing Group - Cleveland County, NC 11:00 AM Expressions of Grief Workshop - Charlotte, NC +2 more 10 11 Multiple Dates Summer Book Study: "How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed" by Megan Devine Jun 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM VIA Health Partners - Charlotte Office, 7600 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates In Good Company - Burke / McDowell Counties, NC Jul 02, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Grace Ridge Retirement Community, 500 Lenoir Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Reflections Spousal Loss - Cleveland County, NC Jul 06, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM VIA Health Partners, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates "Coffee & Connections" - Greenville, SC Jul 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Crossroads 4 Coffee and Tea, 112 E Standing Springs Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Sips & Support Circle - Fort Mill, SC Jul 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Contact Naomi for location details. More info Learn more Multiple Dates In Good Company: Spousal Loss Support Group - Burke / McDowell Counties, NC (1) Jul 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Burke County City Hall Bldg - Ste 130A, 305 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates In Good Company - Laurens County, SC Jul 08, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Bojangles, 310 Springdale Dr, Clinton, SC 29325, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Reflections Sharing Group - Cleveland County, NC Jul 09, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM VIA Health Partners, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Expressions of Grief Workshop - Charlotte, NC Jul 09, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM VIA Health Partners - Charlotte Office, 7600 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates General Grief Support Group - Columbia, SC Jul 09, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM VIA Health Partners - Columbia, SC, 2180 Boyce St, Suite B, Columbia, SC 29207, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Moving Through Loss - Laurens County, SC Jul 09, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM VIA Health Partners, 1304 Springdale Dr, Clinton, SC 29325, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Loss of Partner/Significant Other for Retired Individuals - Charlotte, NC Jul 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM VIA Health Partners - Charlotte Office, 7600 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates General Grief Group - Laurens County, SC Jul 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Ora ARP Church, 23424 Hwy 221, Gray Court, SC More info Learn more Multiple Dates "Coffee & Connections" - Lake Norman, NC Jul 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Kunu Coffee Co, 8519 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates General Grief Support Group - Greenville, SC Jul 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Barclay at Patrick Square, 100 Pershing Ave, Clemson, SC 29631, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Reflections Adult Child Loss - Cleveland County, NC Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM VIA Health Partners, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates "Exercise Your Grieving Heart" Weekly Walking Grief Support Group - Laurens County, SC Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Presbyterian College Softball Field, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC 29325, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop - Cleveland County, NC Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM VIA Health Partners, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150, USA More info Learn more Load More

VIA Health Partners promises to provide exceptional hospice and palliative care, to guide you and your family on this journey, and to respect your choices. Your comfort, needs, and wishes come first. You can count on us - where you need us and when you need us. ​ That is our promise. supporting you on this journey... ...grief support Grief is a normal, natural response to the loss of someone or something important. It is unique to the person experiencing it and is as individual as the relationship that brought it about. Because of this uniqueness and individuality, there is no set timetable for how a person goes through the process. Likewise, what is helpful for some people may not be helpful for others. Refer Yourself or Loved One Request More Information Types of Grief How we help Counseling Support Groups Community Services Grief Resources Grief Support Event Calendar More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 Type of Grief Types of Grief We listen. We support. We care... Grief comes at different points along the journey of loss, but the primary points are the period that begins at diagnosis and the period that begins at the death of a loved one. From the point of diagnosis to death, there are two types of grief: preparatory and anticipatory . Preparatory Grief is experienced by the person who is ill as they grieve the loss of their health, independence, and the shortened time they will have with others. Anticipatory Grief is experienced by family and friends as they struggle with thoughts and feelings surrounding the impending loss of their loved one. In the hospice and palliative care settings, these losses are typically processed with social workers and/or chaplains who are specifically trained to deal with these experiences. Once death has occurred, feelings, thoughts, physical reactions, and other aspects of grief can make adjustment difficult, and carrying out basic activities may seem harder. Family, friends, and other people you know and trust may have difficulty sharing in your grief or they may be struggling with the loss themselves. That’s when the grief care services of VIA Health Partners can be so important. We listen. We support. We care. It is our goal to provide grief care services that address individual needs and situations, because everyone experiences grief in their own way, and on their own timetable. Call us at 833.839.1113 for more information. More resources: Grief Resour ces >> Youth Grief Resources >> Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp Website >> Grief Support Event Calendar >> How we help How we help Grief is a process that takes time... We offer the following services through our Grief Support Program: Programs for all age groups - children, older teens, adults, and senior adults Short-term individual counseling, including referrals for more intensive therapy when appropriate Support groups (both on-going and time-limited) that are educational and supportive in nature Educational, one-session workshops for those who want to learn more about coping with their grief Chameleon's Journey , an overnight grief camp for children ages 7 - 17 Workplace grief services including Critical Incident Stress Management Grief has a direct impact on many aspects of an individual’s life, including job performance, personal relationships, and other aspects of well-being. Grief is a process that is not completed in a finite period of time. Therefore, VIA Health Partners extends support to family members and other loved ones both before and after death. Call us at 833.839.1113 for more information. More resources: VIA Health Partners Service Area >> VIA Health Partners Office Locations >> Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp Website >> Chameleon's Journey Upcoming Events >> Chameleon's Journey Camper Registration Form Request >> Online Contact Form >> Grief Support Event Calendar >> Counseling Counseling A safe environ ment... Our staff of professional counselors has a wide range of experience in grief counseling. All hold professional licenses and/or certifications and have degrees covering social work, counseling, and divinity. Counseling for adults, children and teens is available throughout our 49-county service area. Our grief counselors create a safe environment for individuals who are adjusting to a significant loss. If you have survived the loss of a loved one, we can help you discover, or rediscover, inner resources that will promote healing and help you define a meaningful future. Individual counseling. . . Talking one-on-one with a grief counselor helps to make sense of the grief process. The way in which a person grieves is unique to that person. Having a grief counselor to help you work through your emotions and thoughts about your loved one, share your memories, and discuss adjustments to life is healthy; it helps you recognize that what you are going through, though painful, is a natural life experience. We employ a beneficial perspective that is based on the following principles: Pain and loss are a natural part of life and grieving is a healthy way of taking care of ourselves. Grieving persons have the right and responsibility to grieve in their own way, to interpret their loss, to make choices that are right for them, and to determine the quality and direction for their lives. Everyone is respected and encouraged to honor their diverse values and traditions. Call us at 833.839.1113 for more information. More resources: VIA Health Partners Service Area >> VIA Health Partners Office Locations >> Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp Website >> Grief Support Event Calendar >> Support Groups Support Groups Structured Grief Support Groups Grief: The Reluctant Journey is a structured grief support group that meets for a defined length of time, usually 6 – 8 weeks. The support group allows group members a safe environment to experience empathetic support and a place where social isolation and feelings of loneliness are diminished. Groups specific to spousal/partner loss, adult parent loss, adult child loss, young widow/widower, mature widower loss, and child loss may also be offered. A pre-group interview with a grief counselor is required for members of structured grief groups. Please contact us for more information. "In Good Company" Monthly Drop-ins If you are interested in a more relaxed, informal group setting, come to one of our "In Good Company" support groups . We offer camaraderie and an opportunity to check in with a grief counselor (and others) to share the highs and lows common to the experience of people who are grieving. We have groups that meet monthly throughout our service area. Please contact us for more information. In School Grief Groups School personnel are encouraged to contact us with requests for in-school grief support groups. Groups are offered at school during regular school hours over a period of several sessions. Call us at 833.839.1113 for more information. More resources: VIA Health Partners Service Area >> VIA Health Partners Office Locations >> Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp Website >> Grief Support Event Calendar >> Community Services Community Services Supporting the Community Acknowledging that grief is difficult for everyone, regardless of the circumstance, VIA Health Partners offers grief care to everyone in the communities we serve. In other words, we not only care for the family members of patients under our care, but we will offer our services free of charge to anyone who is struggling with loss. Any individual in our service area may sign up for our grief support groups or workshops, or contact a counselor for additional assistance. Memorial Services Remembering those we love and have passed away is an important part of individual and family identity. Attending a memorial service is healing, connects the present with the past, and continues the bond of a loving relationship. Each year, family survivors and community members receive invitations for our Light Up a Life interfaith memorial services held throughout our 49-county service area. Check our calendar of events for dates and times. Call us at 833.839.1113 for more information. More resources: VIA Health Partners Service Area >> VIA Health Partners Office Locations >> Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp Website >> Light Up A Life Seasonal Celebration >> Memorial Events & Celebrations >> Grief Resources Grief Resources Bereavement Bulletins We offer multiple resources for individuals struggling with loss. Each year, we publish four newsletters (Bereavement Bulletins) that touch on various grief topics and offer tips and advice to families mourning the loss of a loved one. You can view our most recent issues below. Call us at 833.839.1113 for more information. More resources: Online Grief Resources >> Online Youth Grief Resources >> Bereavement Bulletin - Current Issue Archived Editions Bereavement Bulletin - Summer 2026 Read this issue >> Bereavement Bulletin - Winter 2026 Read this issue >> Bereavement Bulletin - Fall 2025 Read this issue >> Bereavement Bulletin - Summer 2025 Read this issue >> Bereavement Bulletin - Spring 2025 Read this issue >> Bereavement Bulletin - Winter 2024 Read this issue >> Bereavement Bulletin - Fall 2024 Read this issue >> Bereavement Bulletin - Summer 2024 Read this issue >>

Discover the caring and compassionate physicians at VIA Health Partners. Meet the dedicated medical team providing expert palliative and hospice care. Chief Medical Officer, Physician Dr. Bridget Hiller, MD HMDC Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Sara N. Badano, MD Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. April Caperna, DO HMDC Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Kirsten D'Amore, MD Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Christen (Chrissie) J. Fisher, MD HMDC Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Carmella (Carla) Gismondi-Eagan, MD FACP ABCL HMDC Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Hunter Hoover, MD Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. John Peter (J.P.) McBryde, MD HMDC Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Shenita Moore, MD HMDC Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Kelsey Nestor, MD HMDC Read Bio >>> Physician Dr. Hsiao (Janny) Soriano, MD Read Bio >>>

VIA Health Partners promises to provide exceptional hospice and palliative care, to guide you and your family on this journey, and to respect your choices. Your comfort, needs, and wishes come first. You can count on us - where you need us and when you need us. ​ That is our promise. Home-Based Primary Care Compassionate care, right at home. Equity Health offers personalized home-based primary care services - bringing quality healthcare to you. Learn more... providing exceptional care since 1978 Services Operating since 1978, we are a non-profit specialized in providing end-of-life care to 49 counties across North and South Carolina. View Office Locations >> View Hospice House Locations >> View Palliative Care Clinics >> hospice care in a peaceful, home-like setting ...inpatient care The comfort of our patients is our top concern and that is why we offer hospice care wherever a patient calls home. But for instances where acute, around-the-clock care is needed, our 6 hospice houses allow for comfortable care in a peaceful, home-like setting. Learn more about our Hospice Houses compassionate end-of-life care ...hospice care Hospice is comfort-oriented care focused on quality of life for patients with a diagnosis of months, weeks, or days to live. We will bring our care to you, whether in the home, assisted living community, long term care community, or hospital. Learn more about Hospice Care support & enhanced quality of life ...palliative care Palliative care helps those living with a serious illness maintain their quality of life while also providing support to family and loved ones. Learn more about Palliative Care tailored treatment for a unique diagnosis ...specialty care We believe that each patient under our care deserves focused, tailored treatment designed to alleviate pain and symptoms unique to their diagnosis. Dementia Care Program >> Pediatric Care Program >> Veteran Care Program >> supporting you on this journey ...grief support Grief is a normal, natural response to the loss of someone or something important. It is unique to the person experiencing it and is as individual as the relationship that brought it about. Because of this uniqueness and individuality, there is no set timetable for how a person goes through the process. Likewise, what is helpful for some people may not be helpful for others. Learn more about Grief Support

Review VIA Health Partners' Donor Privacy Policy. Learn how we protect your personal information and ensure the confidentiality of your generous contributions. Donor Privacy Policy VIA Health Partners maintains the highest level of respect for the privacy of its donors. In furtherance of our commitment to honor your rights, we have developed this Donor Privacy Policy to guide our staff and volunteers on how they may and may not use your personal information. Please be aware that there are links to other web sites throughout our site for the purpose of providing more useful and complete information. VIA Health Partners has no control over the privacy policies and collection practices of those sites, and is not responsible for their content, collection and use of information, or freedom from errors or viruses. It is your responsibility to know when you are linking to a third party site, and to inform yourself of the privacy policy and information collection practices of those sites. We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. What Information W e Collect VIA Health Partners collects and uses various personal information from you that includes your name, title, company name, home and/or work addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, amount donated and for what purpose, your relationship to the deceased or honoree, and comments you share with our staff and volunteers. We abide by all donor requests and designations. In addition, when you visit our websites, our servers may collect data including the name of your Internet service provider, click sources, the websites that you visit from our site, and your Internet Protocol (IP) address. This information can be used to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer our website, to help identify you, and to gather broad demographic information. How We Use Your Information We will not sell, trade, or share your personal information with anyone for any purpose not related to the mission of VIA Health Partners , nor will we send mailings on behalf of other organizations. VIA Health Partners uses your contact information to: Thank you and issue receipts for your donations Notify honorees or their designees about gifts you make in their honor Inform you about fundraising opportunities, organization news, and other activities of VIA Health Partners Perform analysis and record keeping, including audits by external parties We allow you the option to have your name publicly associated with your donations unless you explicitly request that your donation be considered "anonymous." VIA Health Partners reserves the right to disclose your personal information in response to legal process, such as a court order or subpoena. Furthermore, any personal information you provide may be transferred in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or other corporate transaction involving VIA Health Partners. We may also provide your contact information to third parties that perform functions on behalf of VIA Health Partners. If we do share your personal information with such third parties, we will specify that they are not to use your contact information for any other purpose. Security To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we maintain physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect the information we collect from you. We have taken all standard industry precautions to protect you from the loss, misuse, or alteration of information you provide to us. In addition, access to donor financial information is limited to staff and volunteers who need to process those data. Your financial information is not shared with any person, organization, or group who does not need to access those data. Contact Us If you have questions about this Donor Privacy Policy or if you wish to alter the type, method, or frequency of our communications to you, please let us know by e-mailing donorprivacy@hpccr.org or calling 704.335.4328. Donor Bill of Rights VIA Health Partners subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights. Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights: To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities. To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers. The text of this statement in its entirety was developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE). Privacy Policy Effective Date: December 1, 2009 If you have any questions about this privacy statement or this website, please contact us at donorprivacy@hpccr.org .

About Dr. D'Amore joined VIA Health Partners in 2024. Education Feinberg School of Medicine (formerly Northwestern Medical School) Residency Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (formerly Northwestern University - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Board Certifications - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Dr. Kirsten D'Amore, MD

A fulfilling career awaits at VIA Health Partners! Visit us to learn more about available career opportunities and apply. make a difference Careers VIA Health Partners is an employer you can be proud of with a caring and compassionate team dedicated to end-of-life patient care. We serve 49 counties across North and South Carolina. Our job postings for our service area are split into three regions, our Charlotte Region, Cleveland Region, and Laurens Region. Scroll on to learn more, or view the next slides for links to learn more! View Careers by Region & Apply An Employer You Can Be Proud Of Employee Benefits Packages Team Testimonials More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 View Careers & Apply View Region Job Postings & Apply >> Charlotte Region Our Charlotte Region includes Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly, and Union County in North Carolina and Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and York County in South Carolina. View Region Job Postings & Apply >> Cleveland Region Our Cleveland Region includes Burke, Caldwell, Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford County in North Carolina. View Region Job Postings & Apply >> Laurens Region Our Laurens Region includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, Spartanburg, and Union County in South Carolina. An Employer You Can Be Proud Of A fully accredited, non-profit hospice with deemed status. . . We are proud to have been named by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the healthiest employers in the city. We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. We value and respect the dignity of every person and pride ourselves on providing exceptional care for our patients and their families. We encourage work/life balance and provide: Reasonable working hours with up to 28 days PTO in your first year Employee recognition program Continuing education opportunities Employee Benefits Packages Flexible benefits programs that work for you. . . At VIA Health Partners, we offer a flexible benefits plan for our employees. The cafeteria-style plan allows each person to customize benefits according to family priorities. Medical Benefits VIA Health Partners offers a comprehensive BCBS Plan, including prescription drug coverage, mental health, and substance abuse services. Dental Benefits Both dental high and dental low plans are offered through BCBS. Vision Benefits Vision benefits are offered through BCBS 20/20. Health Savings Account If enrolled in the High Deductible Plan (HDHP), you can participate in the Health Savings Account. Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) VIA Health Partners offers a generous PTO plan for employees that work 20 hours or more per week. We also allow time off for major holidays. 403 (b) Plan VIA Health Partners offers all employees a 403(b) plan called the Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region Savings and Incentive Partnership Plan. Critical Illness Coverage Under the Critical Illness Coverage plan, you are provided cash benefits regardless of any other medical coverage you may have and you decide how to use the money. This supplemental coverage helps pay for the indirect costs of medical treatment such as the loss of wages, transportation and lodging for non-local treatments, and experimental treatments. Employee Assistance Program VIA Health Partners provides employees and all household members an employee assistance program. This is a free and confidential service. This service may be used for stress management, marital/family issues, financial concerns, alcohol and/or drug abuse, job/career issues, communication skills, parenting, legal issues, personal/emotional concerns, grief and loss, etc. Flexible Spending Accounts To help reduce the health and dental cost to employees, VIA Health Partners sponsors a Section 125 Plan. This plan allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dental expenses (premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles) as well as child care expenses. Short Term Disability This is a free benefit, paid for by VIA Health Partners. Long Term Disability VIA Health Partners employees may purchase this optional protection. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage VIA Health Partners offers a free $50,000 policy with an option to purchase additional coverage. Voluntary Group Accident Insurance VIA Health Partners employees may purchase additional accidental insurance at a group rate. Team Testimonials See what our team says about working for hospice. . . An Employer You Can Be Proud Of Employee Benefits Packages Team Testimonials " I have had the opportunity to work for HPCCR for 17 years and I'm daily reminded of why I love what I do. Through working with HPCCR, I have had the privilege of caring for individuals from birth through youth in our Kids Path program and with our adult population as a case manager. HPCCR fosters a team approach so we can not only travel the end-of-life journey with our patients and families through a multidisciplinary approach but as a team, we support each other. I'm often asked why I do what I do, and the answer is simple...why WOULDN'T I do what I do! I'm the one on the end of receiving the blessings! Thank you for allowing me to share." - Cyndi B., Staff Nurse, HPCLC

Meet the compassionate and experienced leadership team at VIA Health Partners. Learn how our dedicated leaders guide our mission to provide exceptional care and support to our communities. President & CEO Peter A. Brunnick, CPA Read Bio >>> Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bridget Hiller Read Bi o >>> Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Michael S. Bo lewitz, PHARMD, MBA Read B io >>> Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Todd Fontenot Read Bio >>> Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer Dean Forman , MBA Read Bio >>> Vice President & Chief Information Officer Pete D avies Read Bio >>> Vice President & Chief Growth Officer Tara Connolly Read Bio >>> Vice President Philanthropy Thomas H. Atwood Read Bio >>> Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Cynthia L. Tilley, SPHR Read Bio >>>

Physician Dr. Kelsey Nestor, MD HMDC About Dr. Nestor joined VIA Health Partners in 2025. Education University of Florida College of Medicine Residency Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Fellowship University of North Carolina Hospitals, Hospice & Palliative Medicine Board Certifications - Emergency Medicine - Hospice Medical Director Certification - Hospice & Palliative Medicine Honors & Awards - Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society - Gold Humanism Honor Society Personal Interests Reading, yoga, pilates, & chasing after my toddler

Death and end-of-life topics raise many questions, especially when considering a hospice organization, that's why we've compiled as many answers as we can for you to review, in your time.  When you're ready, we're here to help. answers to our most frequently asked questions FAQs Death and end-of-life topics raise many questions, especially when considering a hospice organization, that's why we've compiled as many answers as we can for you to review, in your time. When you're ready, we're here to help. Refer Yourself or Loved One Request More Information Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 General Service FAQs Admissions FAQs Credentials FAQs Ways to Help FAQs Additional FAQs Where is hospice care provided? VIA Health Partners provides hospice care in the home, in long-term care communities, in hospitals, and in our 6 inpatient hospice houses. What is Palliative Medicine? Palliative medicine is health care for individuals of any age who have a chronic, life-limiting illness. Palliative medicine is active care. It is care that aggressively seeks to improve quality of life by focusing on physical symptoms as well as emotional, social, and spiritual needs. While palliative medicine emphasizes pain control and other symptom management, patients do not have to forgo curative or restorative care. Palliative medicine also reaches out to address the needs of family members and caregivers to maximize support to the patient. Palliative medicine is provided by our Palliative Medicine Consultants program. What is the role of nurse on the hospice care team? Our staff nurses provide intermittent skilled nursing visits for pain and symptom management, plus education regarding care of the patient. How are the patient's personal care needs handled? When ordered by a physician, we provide certified, in-home aide services to help patients with personal care, including bathing, skin, mouth, and hair care. What is a "caregiving plan?" When a patient comes under hospice or palliative care, a plan of care is developed based on the needs of the patient and their family. This plan outlines the multilevel, clinical services that will be provided, and it is updated regularly to reflect the changing needs of the patient and family. What is the role of the medical social worker on the hospice care team? Our social workers provide counseling and support to the patient and family, including children, during this stressful time. Services may include assistance in identifying community resources, advice regarding financial, legal, and caregiving concerns that occur with a prolonged illness, as well as other individual services as appropriate. How is spiritual care provided? Our staff chaplains provide and/or coordinate spiritual care for patients and families by helping them find the spiritual comfort, strength, and hope consistent with their own values, beliefs, and practices. Spiritual care can also offer the support needed to explore, clarify, or resolve spiritual issues of concern. What bereavement or grief care services are available and to whom? We recognize the special needs of those who have experienced the death of a loved one, and we provide the individual and group support necessary to face grief. Grief services are available to families and loved ones of our patients, and are also available to anyone who resides in our community. What if the patient needs hospitalization? If hospitalization is needed, the care team will coordinate this transition and maintain contact with the patient and their family during the patient's stay in the hospital. We have contracts with all hospitals in our service area. What if a patient lives beyond six months? When the patient's physician signs the hospice certification, it signifies that he/she believes that, in their best medical estimate, life expectancy is six months or less if the illness takes its expected course. However, patients will not be discharged from our care if they exceed that time frame, as long as they meet the criteria for receiving hospice care. Does your organization care for children? VIA Health Partners is the only provider of a specialized children's program in our eight-county service area. The Kids Path® children's program specializes in caring for the unique needs of seriously ill children and their loved ones. What grief programs do you have for children? We offer individual sessions for children, grief camps for ages 7-16, and short term grief support groups in partnership with schools. What kind of community education is provided? Our specially trained staff and volunteers give presentations to civic groups, long term care communities, businesses, communities of faith, and other groups who want to learn more about our services and programs. For more information about arranging a speaker, please call 704.375.0100.

Physician Dr. Shenita Moore, MD HMDC About Dr. Moore joined VIA Health Partners in 2024. Education Johns Hopkins University - B.A. Biology (2004) Emory University School of Medicine (2009) Residency Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas Medical Center), Internal Medicine (2012) Fellowship Wake Forest Baptist Health, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine (2014) Board Certifications - Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine - Hospice Medical Director Honors & Awards North Carolina’s Top Doctors 2022 & 2025: Charlotte Region – Hospice & Palliative Care Personal Interests Spending time with her family, reading, & watching football

Whether you have just begun the conversation about Palliative Care or Hospice Care, or are caring for a loved one who has been receiving palliative or hospice care for a time, we offer a variety of resources for caregivers at all stages of the end-of-life journey. Patient & Family Resources When considering end-of-life care, know that you have support whenever you need it. VIA Tools, Resources, & Programs VIA Resource Documents Hospice, Palliative Care, & End-of-Life Organizations Specialty Care Resources Grief Resources More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 VIA Tools, Resources, & Programs VIA Tools, Resources, & Programs Whether you have just begun the conversation about Palliative Care or Hospice Care, or are caring for a loved one who has been receiving palliative or hospice care for a time, we offer a variety of resources for caregivers at all stages of the end-of-life journey. Hospice or Palliative Care? >> It can be difficult to know whether hospice care or palliative care is needed, and when the right time may be to make those healthcare decisions. By answering a few short and confidential questions, you can read more about what may be right for you or your loved one. Hospice Care >> Hospice is comfort-oriented care focused on quality of life for patients with a diagnosis of months, weeks, or days to live. We bring our care to you, whether in the home, assisted living community, long term care community, or hospital. Learn more about Hospice Care in the link above, or click the care path link below to read more about what Hospice Care with VIA Health Partners looks like. The VIA Hospice Care Path >> Palliative Care >> Palliative Care, or Palliative Medicine, helps those living with a serious illness maintain their quality of life while also providing support to family and loved ones. Learn more about Palliative Care in the link above, or click the care path link below to read more about what Palliative Care with VIA Health Partners looks like. The VIA Palliative Care Path >> Specialty Care We believe that each patient under our care deserves focused, tailored treatment designed to alleviate pain and symptoms unique to their diagnosis. We offer specialty care through our Dementia Care, KidsPath®(Pediatric Care), and Veteran Care programs. Dementia Care >> Pediatric Care >> Veteran Care >> Grief Support >> You are not alone. We listen . We support . We care . Grief is a normal, natural response to the loss of someone or something important. It is unique to the person experiencing it and is as individual as the relationship that brought it about. Because of this uniqueness and individuality, there is no set timetable for how a person goes through the process. Likewise, what is helpful for some people may not be helpful for others. Wherever you may be in the grief process, know you have support any time you need it. VIA Volunteer Program >> VIA Health Partners couldn't do what we do each day without our incredible volunteers. Through our volunteer program, we offer caregivers much-needed support. Learn more about the support our volunteers provide in the link above. Advance Care Directives >> Honoring the wishes of your loved one. We understand that talking about death and other end-of-life topics is difficult. Having conversations about advance care directives may be uncomfortable, but provide clarity when the time comes to utilize them. VIA Resource Documents VIA Resource Documents We offer caregivers a variety of documents to help at all stages of the end-of-life journey. The Final Journey >> The Final Journey is a 16-page book to aid in understanding and supporting those approaching the final stages of life. The information contained in The Final Journey shares insights on how the body prepares for the final journey. Checklist for Choosing the Right Hospice Provider >> Our checklist reviews 11 questions and answers to help you choose the hospice provider right for you and your loved one. Hospice Care - Dispelling the Myths >> Despite continual growth in awareness and access, society still harbors many myths about hospice and the care it provides. In this booklet, we review 10 of the most common myths about hospice care. Palliative Care - Dispelling the Myths >> Palliative Care as a specialty is a relatively new concept and often misunderstood. In this booklet, we review 8 of the most common myths about palliative care. Hospice, Palliative Care, & End-of-Life Organizations Hospice, Palliative Care, & End-of-Life Organizations There are many organizations that offer end-of-life resources and helpful information online. Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHC) >> VIA Health Partners is a proud member of AHHC of NC, an organization that advocates for patients, families, and providers in North Carolina. South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association (SCHCHA) >> VIA Health Partners is a proud member of SCHCHA, an organization that advocates for patients, families, and providers in South Carolina. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine >> AAHPM is an organization that works to spread education and awareness of hospice and palliative care and further advancements in care. North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) >> NC AHEC's vision is for everyone in North Carolina to be healthy and supported by an appropriate and well-trained health workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Carolinas Center for Hospice & End-of-Life Care >> National Institute on Aging >> North Carolina Medical Society - End of Life Resources >> North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State - Advance Health Care Directive Registry >> North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Medical Assistance >> Specialty Care Resources Specialty Care Resources There are many resources available to those caring for a loved one with a specialty diagnosis. ALS Resources ALS Association Publications................. www.als.org Alzheimer's Resources Alzheimer's Association Publications...... www.alz.org Cancer Resources Cancer Care Publications...................... www.cancercare.org National Cancer Institute Publications.... www.cancer.gov Dementia Care Program >> Learn more about our Dementia Care program. Pediatric Care Program >> Learn more about our Pediatric Care program, KidsPath. Veteran Care Program & Resources >> Grief Resources Grief Resources Wherever you may be in the grief process, know you have support any time you need it. Grief Care Program & Resources >> What's Your Grief................. www.whatsyourgrief.com Compassionate Friends........ www.compassionatefriends.org Grief.com............................ www.grief.com Caring Connections.............. www.caringinfo.org Grief Support Group Event Calendar >> Youth Grief Care Program & Resources >> Chameleon's Journey................ www.chameleonsjourney.org The Doughy Center.................... www.dougy.org