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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

Pete Davies, Vice President & CIO, VIA Health Partners Vice President & CIO Pete Davies About A graduate of the University of Wales, Pete has more than two decades of experience in the field of Information Technology. As a consultant for a UK based systems integrator, Pete worked for seven years engineering solutions for SMEs with a particular focus on bespoke software development, data mining, and financial applications. After a brief contracting spell in the US following a 4000 mile relocation, Pete joined Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR) in 2004 where he leads the Information Systems Department. Pete is a seasoned engineer, technologist and solution provider; well versed in data mining, application development, information security, contingency planning, communications, project management, and strategic technology planning.

Michael S. Bolewitz, PHARMD, MBA, Vice President & COO, VIA Health Partners Vice President & COO Michael S. Bolewitz, PHARMD MBA About Before joining Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR) in 2008 as its first in-house pharmacist, Mike was the clinical pharmacist for Carolinas Specialty Hospital, now part of Atrium Health. Since 2013, Mike has served as HPCCR’s VP & Chief Operating Officer. A graduate of Duquesne University, Mike earned his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2002. Subsequently, he earned his MBA from Pfeiffer University and is also a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator (CHPCA). Mike has served as Board Chair for NCMedAssist and is a board member of the Association For Home & Hospice Care of NC. He also serves on the Pharmacy Steering Committee of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Mike has earned numerous awards including the Leslie Carswell Leader of the Year Award and Charlotte Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 award. He routinely presents at national and state conferences, establishing a reputation for delivering high-quality patient experiences while scaling operations to significant profitability in evolving and high-risk environments.

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. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) >> VIA Health Partners is a proud member of NHPCO, an organization dedicated to enhancing and expanding access to hospice and palliative care. 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 >> We Honor Veterans Program......... www.wehonorveterans.org Complete Guide for Veteran Seniors............. www.aging.com 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

Submit a referral to VIA Health Partners. We are here to support you and your loved ones through every stage of end-of-life care with compassion and dignity. Referral Form VIA Health Partners (Main Office) 7845 Little Avenue Charlotte, NC 28226 Tel: 833.839.1113 | Fax: 704.335.3522 View all office locations here . If you are referring yourself, a family member, or a loved one, please complete the form below. For privacy reasons, we ask that you do not include ANY personal health information in your form submission. If you would like immediate assistance, please call us at 833.839.1113. Thank you for considering VIA Health Partners. During normal business hours, we will respond to your inquiry within four hours or less. For referrals after normal business hours and on weekends, please call 833.839.1113. Name: Company: Email: Phone: Address: Subject: Message: I am interested in... * Required Referring myself Referring a family member Referring a loved one Please choose the service(s) you are interested in: * Required Hospice Care Journeys Palliative Care Specialty Care (Veteran Care, Pediatric Care) Grief Support Hospice House / Inpatient Care Submit Thank you for your message. We look forward to responding to you shortly.

About Dr. Badano joined VIA Health Partners in 2021. Education Liceo Logosofico - B.S. Biology Facultad de Medicina - Universidad de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay Residency University of Illinois - Chicago, Internal Medicine Board Certifications Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Sara Badano, MD

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. tailored treatment for a unique diagnosis... ...dementia 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®and Veteran Care programs. Refer Yourself or Loved One Request More Information What is our Dementia Care Program? Making an impact with iPads More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 What is our Dementia Care Program? What is our Dementia Care Program? Caring for a loved one with dementia is difficult, but you're not alone... Caring for a loved one with dementia is often very difficult, with family and other caregivers experiencing high levels of both physical and emotional stress. In an effort to alleviate some of this anxiety, VIA Health Partners has created a specialized care plan for patients diagnosed with dementia, which also includes support and education for caregivers. The extensive training provides tools to physicians, RNs, nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers and includes instruction on increasing or maintaining a patient’s quality of life, appropriate pain and symptom management, and Advance Care Planning (i.e. Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney). There is even social support for caregivers. We have trained clinical staff to understand the symptoms of dementia and we have introduced a pain assessment tool specifically designed for patients with impaired communication. These teams also work with therapeutic sensory kits containing aromatherapy scents and tactile stimuli, incorporating items reminiscent of their patients' childhood or career, music from their youth, and more. These kits are designed to stimulate the brain and increase communication with both the care team and family members. Call us at 833.839.1113 for more information or to schedule a consultation. More resources: Caregiver Resources >> Patient & Family Resources >> Making an impact with iPads Making an impact with iPads Sometimes the best medicine is unexpected, as we've found within our iPad program... Our staff have had great success using iPads with specific applications to interest patients with dementia. Social workers use iPads with specific applications that have produced interaction with patients. Over the past several years, we have seen amazing results. Even our most unresponsive patients have interacted with the iPads that have been brought to visits. A diagnosis of dementia can be frightening for a family, but this new program offers a glimpse of the loved one they know is still there. This initiative is being implemented in homes, assisted-living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. We believe that this new program will make a significant impact in the end-of-life care that our patients with advanced dementia receive. In order to offer even better care to our patients living with dementia, VIA Health Partners has a goal of purchasing iPads for all of our social workers to use with this project. You can help us reach this goal by making a gift to fund this meaningful project. Thank you to the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance & Endowment for their grant to support "Positive Approach to Care," a hospice training program that provides volunteers and staff with a deeper understanding of dementia and dementia related behaviors.

VIA Health Partners offers palliative care wherever a patient calls home. We also offer palliative care services in a welcoming clinical setting. Visit us to locate a palliative care clinic nearest you. palliative care in a welcoming clinical setting Clinics Refer Yourself or Loved One Request More Information Charlotte NC Clinic Lincolnton NC Clinic Huntersville NC Clinic More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 North Carolina In addition to home visits, Palliative Care is available at 3 clinic locations in North Carolina. Click a clinic location below to view details, or scroll on to view all VIA clinic locations. ► Charlotte / Mecklenburg County ► Huntersville / Mecklenburg County ► Lincolnton / Lincoln County South Carolina Palliative Care is available in South Carolina. ► Call us at 833.839.1113 to learn more about Palliative Care in South Carolina. Palliative Care Clinic - Charlotte PC Charlotte Located within the Center for Palliative Care Advancement 7600 Little Avenue Charlotte, NC 28226 Ph: 704.375.0100 Directions >> Visit Website >> Palliative Care Clinic - Lincolnton PC Lincolnton Located within the VIA Health Partners Lincolnton Branch Office 900 Dontia Drive Lincolnton, NC 28092 Ph: 704.732.6146 Directions >> Visit Website >> PC Huntersville Palliative Care Clinic - Huntersville Located within Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Huntersville 11900 Vanstory Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 Ph: 704.375.0100 Directions >> Visit Website >>

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. 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. Refer Yourself or Loved One Request More Information What is Hospice? When is the right time for Hospice? Where is Hospice Care provided? How is Hospice paid for? More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 What is Hospice? What is Hospice? Hospice is much more than medical care... Hospice is much more than just care at the end of life. It is a beneficial and crucial solution for individuals and their families who are facing the complexities of a serious illness. Patients with a short life expectancy need more than just the right medications. They also need emotional and spiritual care to address fears and anxiety. They need education to know what to expect and to plan for the future. And they need the physical support that can only be provided by hospice professionals. VIA Health Partners offers a full scope of services for patients and their loved ones. More resources: Caregiver Resources >> Patient & Family Resources >> The VIA Hospice Care Path >> When is the right time for Hospice? When is the right time for Hospice? It's never easy to know when the time is right for Hospice... It is a uniquely personal decision for each individual and their family. Hospice care could benefit anyone who has: A terminal illness with a prognosis of months, weeks, or days rather than years Chosen comfort care rather than treatment focused on a cure Had multiple hospital stays in the past six months Experienced decreased appetite or significant weight loss More resources: Hospice Care or Palliative Care? >> Hospice Care: Dispelling the Myths >> Where is Hospice Care provided? Where is Hospice Care provided? VIA Health Partners will care for you... In your home In assisted living centers In long-term care communities In local hospitals At one of our 6 Hospice Houses: Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Huntersville (NC) Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate (NC) Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster (NC) Hospice House of Laurens County (SC) Testa Family Hospice House (NC) Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Wendover (NC) More resources: VIA Health Partners Locations >> VIA Health Partners Hospice Houses >> VIA Health Partners Service Area >> How is Hospice paid for? How is Hospice paid for? Hospice Care is available to all, the ability to pay will never be a barrier... Hospice is an inclusive Medicare Part A benefit, meaning that all services related to terminal illness are covered up to 100%. Hospice care is also covered by Medicaid and most employer-provided healthcare plans. However, at VIA Health Partners, ability to pay will not be a barrier to receiving needed care. Thanks to generous community support, and our non-profit mission, our services are available to anyone in our community who needs us. For individuals enrolled in Medicare, hospice is a benefit that they are entitled to have. The Hospice Medicare Benefit completely covers the cost of all hospice services, medical equipment, supplies, and medications related to the hospice diagnosis as long as these items are included in the hospice plan of care.

Review VIA Health Partners' Non-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to providing inclusive, equitable care and services without discrimination. Notice of Nondiscrimination and Accessibility VIA Health Partners complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. VIA Health Partners does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. VIA Health Partners: • Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as: - Qualified sign language interpreters - Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats) • Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: - Qualified interpreters - Information written in other languages If you need these services, contact Cindy Tilley, Civil Rights Coordinator. If you believe that VIA Health Partners has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: Cindy Tilley, Civil Rights Coordinator PO Box 470408 Charlotte, NC 28247 1-704-375-0100, (TTY: call 1-800-835-5306) or hpccr.org You can file a grievance in person or by mail, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, Cindy Tilley, Civil Rights Coordinator is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf , or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201 1-800-368-1019, 1-800-537-7697 (TTY/TDD) Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html .   VIA Health Partners (including Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman, Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County, Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region, Levine & Dickson Hospice House – Huntersville and Levine & Dickson House at Southminster) does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability on admission, in treatment, or participation in its programs, services, activities or employment. If you speak any of the following languages, language assistance services are available to you, free of charge: Spanish: ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-704-375-0100. (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Chinese: 注意︰ 如果你会说中国话，语言援助服务，免费的是可供您使用.致电 1-704-375-0100 年 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Vietnamese: CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-704-375-0100. (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Korean: 한국어를 말하는 언어 지원 서비스, 무료로, 당신에 게 사용할 수 있습니다. 1-704-375-0100 전화 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). French: ATTENTION: Si vous parlez français, des services d'aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le 1-704-375-0100 (TTY : 1-800-835-5306). Arabic: تنبيه: إذا كنت تتحدث اللغة العربية، خدمات المساعدة اللغوية، مجاناً، تتوفر لك. استدعاء 1- (1-704-375-0100) (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Hmong: XIM: Yog hais tias koj txawj hais lus Hmoob, lus pab, dawb xwb, yog pab muaj rau koj. Hu rau 1-704-375-0100 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Russian: ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском, языковой помощи, бесплатно предоставляются услуги для вас. Звоните 1-704-375-0100 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Tagalog: PAUNAWA: Kung nagsasalita ka ng Tagalog, maaari kang gumamit ng mga serbisyo ng tulong sa wika nang walang bayad. Tumawag sa 1-704-375-0100 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Gujarati: સુચના: જો તમે ગુજરાતી બોલતા હો, તો નિ:શુલ્ક ભાષા સહાય સેવાઓ તમારા માટે ઉપલબ્ધ છે. ફોન કરો 1-704-375-0100 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Mon-Khmer, Cambodian: ប្រយ័ត្ន៖ បើសិនជាអ្នកនិយាយ ភាសាខ្មែរ, សេវាជំនួយផ្នែកភាសា ដោយមិនគិតឈ្នួល គឺអាចមានសំរាប់បំរើអ្នក។ ចូរ ទូរស័ព្ទ 1-704-375-0100 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306)។ German: Achtung: Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen, sind Sprache Assistance-Leistungen, unentgeltlich zur Verfügung. Rufen Sie 1-704-375-0100 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Hindi: ध्यान दें: यदि आप हिंदी बोलते, भाषा सहायता सेवाओं, नि: शुल्क, आप के लिए उपलब्ध हैं। 1-704-375-0100 कॉल (TTY: 1-800-835-5306)। Laotian: ຄວນລະວັງ: ຖ້າຫາກວ່າທ່ານເວົ້າພາສາລາວ, ການບໍລິການການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອພາສາ, ເສຍຄ່າໃຊ້ຈ່າຍ, ແມ່ນມີໃຫ້ເພື່ອທ່ານ. ໂທຫາ 1-704-375-0100 (TTY: 1-800-835-5306). Japanese: 注意: あなたが日本語を話す言語アシスタンス サービス、無料で、あなたに利用できます. 1-704-375-0100 を呼び出す (TTY: 1-800-835-5306).

About Dr. Fisher joined VIA Health Partners in 2016. Education Wake Forest University - B.A. Biology Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2003) Residency Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Board Certifications - Hospice Medical Director - Emergency Medicine Personal Interests Traveling internationally with family, medical mission trips, & being active outdoors Physician Dr. Christen (Chrissie) J. Fisher, MD HMDC

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