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Physician Dr. Carmella (Carla) Gismondi-Eagan, MD FACP ABCL HMDC About Dr. Eagan joined VIA Health Partners in 2023. Education Brown University, Biochemistry University of Pittsburgh Residency AGH/Medical College of PA, Internal Medicine Board Certifications - Internal Medicine - Clinical Lipidology - Hospice Medical Director Honors & Awards - National Public Health Scholarship Recipient - Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Personal Interests Spending time with family, hiking, gardening, & beekeeping

VIA Health Partners offers end-of-life care wherever a patient calls home. We also offer hospice care in peaceful, home-like settings at our 6 hospice houses. hospice care in a peaceful, home-like setting Inpatient Care Photo: Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Huntersville Refer Yourself or Loved One Request More Information LDHH Aldersgate (NC) LDHH Huntersville (NC) LDHH Southminster (NC) LDHH Wendover (NC) Testa Hospice House (NC) Laurens Hospice House (SC) More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 North Carolina Inpatient hospice care is available at 5 locations in North Carolina. Click a location below to view details, or scroll on to view all VIA hospice houses. ► Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate ► Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Huntersville ► Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster ► Testa Family Hospice House ► Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Wendover South Carolina Inpatient hospice care is available at 1 location in South Carolina. Click the location below to view details, or scroll on to view all VIA hospice houses. ► Laurens County Hospice House Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate GPS for Driving Directions Address: 1825 Eastway Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 Physical Address: 3211 Bishops Way Ln., Ste. 1000 Charlotte, NC 28215 Ph: 704.375.0100 Team Station: 704.945.9940 Directions >> View Photos >> Visit Website >> Aldersgate Huntersville Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Huntersville 11900 Vanstory Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 Ph: 704.375.0100 Fx: 704.887.6334 Team Station: 704.887.6334 Directions >> View Photos >> Visit Website >> Southminster Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster 8919 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Ph: 704.375.0100 Team Station: 704.945.9900 Directions >> View Photos >> Visit Website >> Testa Testa Family Hospice House 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Ph: 704.751.3918 Team Station: 704.751.3918 Directions >> View Photos >> Visit Website >> Wendover Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Wendover 953 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150 Ph: 704.487.7018 Team Station: 704.487.7018 Directions >> View Photos >> Visit Website >> Laurens Laurens County Hospice House 1304 Springdale Drive Clinton, SC 29325 Ph: 864.833.6287 Team Station: 864.938.0035 Directions >> View Photos >> Visit Website >>

Peter A. Brunnick, CPA, President & CEO, VIA Health Partners President & CEO Peter A. Brunnick, CPA About Peter Brunnick is the President & Chief Executive Officer for Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), a multi-specialty, post-acute care organization with a focus on advanced illness and end of life care services. HPCCR provides comprehensive hospice care, palliative medicine, and educational services to a daily caseload of approximately 2,200 patients and their families, reaching nearly 6,000 patients annually. Before accepting the position of President & CEO in February 2010, Pete served for 10 years as the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining HPCCR, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Givens Estates in Asheville, NC. A graduate of North Carolina State University, Pete is a certified public accountant and is a member of NCACPA. From 2007- 2009, he was the Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Carolina’s Center for Hospice and End of Life Care, also served as board treasurer, and was a 2007 recipient of the Center’s Spirit of Hospice Award. Pete was appointed by the Governor’s office to serve as a provider representative on the North Carolina Hospice Certificate of Need Methodology Task Force. In 2009, he was named not-for-profit CFO of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal. Pete has served on the Governance Committee for The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). He has also served on the Board of Directors for The Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina since 2012; as Board Chair June 2014 to June 2016 and as Past Chair until June 2018. Pete has served as a board member of PACE of the Southern Piedmont and as a board member for The Employers Association (TEA). He was appointed by Governor Pat McCrory to serve a three-year term in the first ever hospice seat on the NC State Health Coordinating Council. Pete was the 2016 recipient of Leadership Charlotte’s Unsung Hero award. In 2020, Pete was elected to the national board of NHPCO. Pete has been married to his wife, Vicki, for 36 years and they have one son, Mason, who is a graduate of Harvard University and now lives in the Boston area.

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 ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.

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

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 - 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 >>

VIA Journeys offers comprehensive care and support for individuals with serious illnesses and their families. Focused on symptom relief, quality of life, and 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, VIA Journeys provides comfort and peace of mind. With care teams that come to you and 46 years of trusted experience, VIA Journeys is the compassionate choice for specialized care. Request More Information About VIA Journeys Complete our short contact form below to request a call back or call us anytime at 833.839.1113 to inquire about VIA Journeys. First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone* Please enter the best contact number to reach you. Address I am interested in information for:* Myself A family member A loved one Other Message / Best Time(s) to Call: Submit

Explore the VIA Hospice Care Path at VIA Health Partners. Learn how our compassionate team provides personalized hospice care to support patients and their families every step of the way. Hospice Care Path Walking this path together . You are not alone on this journey. We support you each step of the way. Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 Dedicated, compassionate care for you and your loved ones is our focus. End-of-life is a delicate and emotional time. Our specialized medical team cares for patients as if they were their own family, to alleviate worries through compassionate care and guidance every step of the way. You are not alone on this journey. Our team of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners provide care from the very first visit and follow-up care every 60-90 days. They work closely with our nurses and patients' existing healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and symptom management. Our Care Team Manager will coordinate overall patient care to ensure an exceptional patient experience. Our Nurse Case Manager manages patient care and symptom management needs as well as guides you on what to expect within a specific disease process. Our Nursing Assistants care for feeding, bathing, moving needs, and provide light housekeeping within the patient's living area. Our After Hours Team provides around-the-clock care. And while proper medical care is essential, we know that overall care doesn't end at symptom management... Medical Care Here to support you. Our Social Workers work with you and support you by providing guidance on navigating practical and emotional issues, assisting with legacy work, connecting you to the caring community resources you may need, providing education, and being your advocate on this journey. Social Workers We care for your individual spiritual needs. Our Chaplains know how important spiritual needs are during this time and care for individual spiritual needs based on the wishes of the patient. They will coordinate any church or religious involvement in care as well as support families in bereavement. Spiritual Care Grief and bereavement care for anyone who has lost a loved one. Our Grief Counselors provide grief and bereavement care to anyone who has lost a loved one. They understand the complex feelings that grief can bring and offer a listening ear in a caring and comforting setting. Grief Care When you're ready, we are here. Call anytime - 833.839.1113

We are proud to have served our North and South Carolina communities for over 4 decades. Visit us to locate a VIA Health Partners office nearest you. proudly serving 49 counties in North & South Carolina Offices Refer Yourself or Loved One Request More Information Charlotte NC Offices Davidson NC Office Lincolnton NC Office Shelby NC Office Clinton SC Office Columbia SC Office Fort Mill SC Office Greenville SC Office Rock Hill SC Office More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 North Carolina We proudly serve 15 counties in North Carolina. Click an office below to view branch details, or scroll on to view all VIA office locations. ► Charlotte / Mecklenburg County ► Davidson / Lake Norman / Mecklenburg County ► Lincolnton / Lincoln County ► Shelby / Cleveland County South Carolina We proudly serve 34 counties in South Carolina. Click an office below to view branch details, or scroll on to view all VIA office locations. ► Clinton / Laurens County ► Columbia ► Fort Mill / Lancaster County ► Greenville / Greenville County ► Rock Hill / York County NC Branch Offices - Charlotte S. Charlotte VIA Main Office Street Address: 7845 Little Avenue Charlotte, NC 28226 Mailing Address: PO Box 470408 Charlotte, NC 28247 Ph: 704.375.0100 Fx: 704.335.3522 Center for Palliative Care Advancement 7600 Little Avenue Charlotte, NC 28226 Ph: 704.375.0100 Philip L. Van Every Learning Resource Center 6624 Walsh Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28226 Ph: 704.375.0100 Directions >> Visit Website >> NC Branch Office - Shelby / Cleveland County Cleveland 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150 Ph: 704.487.4677 Fx: 704.481.8050 Directions >> Visit Website >> NC Branch Office - Davidson / Lake Norman Lake Norman 705 Griffith Street Suite 203 Davidson, NC 28036 Ph: 704.375.0100 Fx: 704.335.3522 Directions >> Visit Website >> NC Branch Office - Lincolnton / Lincoln County Lincolnton 900 Dontia Drive Lincolnton, NC 28092 Ph: 704.732.6146 Fx: 704.335.3522 Directions >> Visit Website >> SC Branch Office - Columbia Columbia 2180 Boyce Street Suite B Columbia, SC 29201 Ph: 803.431.2390 Fx: 877.209.4134 Directions >> Visit Website >> SC Branch Office - Fort Mill / Rock Hill Fort Mill 1061 Red Ventures Drive Suite 130 Fort Mill, SC 29707 Ph: 803.548.3708 Fx: 704.335.3522 Directions >> Visit Website >> SC Branch Office - Greenville Greenville 1003 Grove Road Suite E Greenville, SC 29605 Ph: 864.438.3900 Fx: 704.335.3522 Directions >> Visit Website >> SC Branch Office - Clinton / Laurens County Laurens 1304 Springdale Drive Clinton, SC 29325 Ph: 864.833.6287 Fx: 877.209.4134 Directions >> Visit Website >>

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. ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. 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

Review VIA Health Partners' Diversity Policy. Learn how we embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal care and respect for all individuals in our communities. The VIA Health Partners Diversity Statement VIA Health Partners values and respects the dignity of every person. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the diversity of thought, experience, and talents of our staff and volunteers. We honor the individuality of people we serve and continue our tradition of ensuring access to VIA Health Partners for all.