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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. VIA Journeys provides comprehensive care and support for individuals living with serious illnesses, as well as their families. With a focus on ongoing symptom relief, quality of life enhancement, and 24/7 access to a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, VIA Journeys offers comfort and peace of mind. With care teams that come to you wherever you call home and the backing of a trusted organization with 46 years of experience in the community, VIA Journeys is the compassionate choice for those in need of specialized care. Get in Touch Your journey. Your care. Our priority. Ongoing symptom relief to enhance quality of life Time at home, instead of emergency department visits and hospital stays 24/7 access to a dedicated team of doctors and nurses who know you and will help guide treatment decisions now and along the way Care teams come to you wherever you call home Comfort in knowing that VIA Journeys is part of VIA Health Partners, an organization that’s been serving our community for 46 years Ongoing symptom relief to enhance quality of life We understand the importance of managing symptoms of serious illnesses to improve the overall quality of life for our patients and their families. Through Journeys from VIA Health Partners we focus on providing continuous care and support to address symptoms and enhance comfort. Get in Touch Time at home, instead of emergency department visits and hospital stays We understand how important it is for individuals with serious illnesses to receive care in the comfort of their own homes, rather than experiencing stressful visits to emergency departments or extended hospital stays. Journeys from VIA Health Partners provides excellent patient care that allows individuals to remain in their own homes while receiving necessary support. Get in Touch 24/7 access to a dedicated team of doctors and nurses who know you and will help guide treatment decisions Having access to a healthcare team that is familiar with the patient’s needs and can provide guidance on treatment decisions is crucial to providing the best care possible. Journeys from VIA Health Partners offers continuous support from a dedicated care team of professionals who are available around the clock to assist with care and treatment planning. Get in Touch Comfort in knowing that VIA Journeys is part of VIA Health Partners, an organization that’s been serving our community for 46 years VIA Health Partners is an independent not-for-profit community-based hospice and palliative care provider with 46 years of experience serving families across the Carolinas. Our long history of service, high level of expertise and dedication to providing quality of care gives our patients and their families confidence in the care they will receive from VIA Journeys. Get in Touch Your journey. Your care. Our priority. VIA Journeys. We're here to help...

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.

Learn more about how you can support your community and join us in our mission to ensure end-of-life care is available to all in our communities who may need us. make a difference ...giving There are so many special ways to give...whether attending a fundraising event like Soup On Sunday, purchasing a Memory Bell, or making a donation, every dollar goes directly to support us in our mission to help individuals in need, free of charge. Learn How Your Gift Helps >> Give a One-Time Gift >> Give a Recurring Monthly Gift >> Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113

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.

We care for your patients just as you would. Visit us to learn more about hospice or palliative care referrals. Physician Resources We care for your patients just as you would. Refer a Patient Request More Information Physician Information Physician FAQs More Available 24/7 • 365 Days a Year • Call Us Anytime: 833.839.1113 Physician Information Referring Your Patients What to Include When Referring a Patient Hospice Admissions Criteria Palliative Medicine Admissions Criteria Reimbursement for Services Community Education Hospice Care Admissions Criteria Individuals may be eligible for Hospice Care if they meet the following criteria: Individuals reside in VIA Health Partners 49-county service area throughout North & South Carolina Patients are referred and followed by their physician or healthcare provider, and have a life expectancy of six months or less. Referrals may also be made by patients or family members. Individuals live in assisted living residences or skilled nursing facilities and require end-of-life care Community Education VIA Health Partners is proud to offer our community a wide range of services and training. From end-of-life planning to grief topics, we continually provide educational opportunities to individuals and organizations within our service area. Professional Education We offer many educational opportunities free of charge to the communities we serve. Many of our presentations have been approved for continuing education units for CNAs by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. These presentations also provide social work and nurse contact hours. To schedule any of these sessions, or to inquire about additional educational resources we provide, please call us at 833.839.1113 or complete our online form to request a speaker. Community Education VIA Health Partners remains highly visible through an array of community outreach efforts. We offer community educational presentations on end-of-life planning, advance directives, grief in the workplace, and other topics to a wide variety of audiences every day. Our Education & Resource Managers are happy to visit your workplace, community of faith, or service organization to make a presentation on a variety of end-of-life topics. We have a listing of core presentations and all can be customized to your specific needs. This service is provided free of charge by VIA Health Partners. For more information or to schedule a presentation, please call us at 833.839.1113 or complete our online form to request a speaker. Two Easy Ways to Refer a Patient At VIA Health Partners, the well-being of your patients - members of the communities we support - is our top priority. You deserve peace of mind when referring patients to us, knowing that we will care for them just as you would. We have been providing end-of-life care as a singular focus since 1978. You can trust our expertise and devotion. VIA Health Partners offers your patients quality of life. Whether they need palliative care to help with serious illness or hospice care for end of life, their goals and wishes will be respected. We will provide an entire team of caring professionals who will take care of them - mind, body, and spirit. Making a referral is easy: Call us. 704.375.0100 We'll take it from there. Fax us. 704.335.3522 Use our Fax Cover Sheet to fax your patient referral . Need help? Complete a contact form with your name and phone number and we will call you to answer all of your questions. Palliative Medicine Admissions Criteria Patients may be eligible for Palliative Medicine if they meet the following criteria: Individuals reside in VIA Health Partners 49-county service area throughout North & South Carolina Individuals with a life-limiting illness desire care with a focus on comfort, pain and symptom management, and other supportive interventions Individuals have a palliative medicine referral from a physician What to Include When Referring a Patient 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 a physician, please fax the following items to 704.335.3522, along with the completed VIA Health Partners Fax Cover Sheet and Referral Form . History & Physical Form (H&P) for the patient Copy of the patients demographic sheet (face sheet) Progress notes or other patient documentation 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. Reimbursement for Services Covering Care Hospice care and palliative medicine services are routinely covered by Medicare and Medicaid. These services are also covered by most employer-provided health care plans, although the specific coverage will vary by plan. VIA Health Partners accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Please check with your health care plan administrator to learn more about your own coverage for hospice care and palliative medicine services. VIA Health Partners believe that a patient’s financial situation should not be a barrier to receiving quality healthcare, so we provide need-based financial assistance that is funded through community support. If you have private insurance, VIA Health Partners will contact your insurance company prior to admission to determine your policy’s specific benefits. Our Managed Care Coordinator will be available to assist you or your loved one with any questions you may have regarding your private insurance benefits. Physician FAQs Frequently asked questions Frequently Asked Physician Questions Do I have to give up the care of my patient after I refer to hospice? No. Your relationship with your patient remains our priority. When your patient comes under the care of VIA Health Partners, we become your partner. We will visit your patient, keep you updated on his/her condition, and advocate for services that he/she needs. Given your history with the patient, we will look to you for guidance about their values, preferred communication style, and medical history. What will my role be if my patient receive palliative care from VIA Health Partners? You will remain the primary care physician for your patient, but he/she will also receive consultations from a palliative care physician or nurse practitioner from VIA Health Partners. Our palliative care team will coordinate with you and your staff to jointly direct the treatment for the patient. We will facilitate communication among health care providers to ensure the best care for your patient. Will I receive updates on my patient after referral? Yes. We will stay in regular communication with you regarding your patient's condition. If an early referral is made, but my patient is not yet eligible, will VIA Health Partners follow my patient until he/she/they are hospice appropriate? Yes. We are happy to stay in contact with you about your patient's condition until he/she/they become hospice appropriate. What are the benefits to me/my staff? When your patients come under the care of VIA Health Partners, our care team will become their primary contact for care. That includes pain and symptom management, specific needs during and after business hours, emotional and spiritual support for the patient and family, help with advance care planning, and fewer trips to the Emergency Room. Our staff also helps the patient and family navigate the often-complex healthcare system.

Our caring team is here to answer any questions you may have about hospice or palliative care. You can call us directly at 833.839.1113 or use our contact form to send us a message. Contact Us VIA Health Partners (Main Office) 7845 Little Avenue Charlotte, NC 28226 Tel: 833.839.1113 | Fax: 704.335.3522 View all office locations here . For privacy reasons, we ask that you do not include ANY personal health information in your form submission. Name: Company: Email: Phone: Address: Subject: Message: I would like information on: * Required Hospice Care Journeys Palliative Medicine Referral Information Volunteer Opportunities Event Information Grief Care / Spiritual Support Community Education Request a Speaker Submit Thank you for your message. We look forward to responding to you shortly.

Equity Health is a team of clinicians, led by Nurse Practitioners, who deliver exceptional care where and when you need it. Our goal is to change the traditional healthcare model and have better results by reducing hospitalizations and ER visits, as well as increasing overall patient satisfaction. Home-Based Primary Care Equity Health is a team of clinicians, led by Nurse Practitioners, who deliver exceptional care where and when you need it. Our Goal. The goal of Equity Health is to change the traditional healthcare model and have better results by reducing hospitalizations and ER visits , as well as increasing overall patient satisfaction . Our Program. Our experienced Equity Health team of clinicians, led by Nurse Practitioners, help patients receive proactive primary care to monitor their health conditions in the safety and convenience of their homes , reducing the stress, anxiety, fatigue, and logistics of getting out to doctor's visits. Patients who receive regular, consistent care are better able to monitor chronic health conditions and can avoid stressful emergency room visits and hospitalizations . Home-based primary care is a critical service to help seniors retain independence and maintain their current living situation. We are experts at managing complex medical conditions with high touch primary care. Equity Health accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans. Learn more... Our Services. Care you can trust. Medication Management Labs & Diagnostics Primary & Preventative Care Transitional Care Acute Illness Visits High Risk Patient Care Management Care Coordination Evening, Weekend, & Holiday Care and so much more. Learn more... As a Patient, You Receive... Sick Visits Labs & Diagnostic Tests Care for Chronic Conditions Home Visits as Appropriate Preventative Care Same Day Visits Medication Education 24/7 Access to Care and we accept most insurances. Learn more... High Quality Care, Anywhere . Equity Health, a VIA Health Partners company, provides high touch primary care to patients living with serious illness anywhere they call home. Our innovative care model reduces hospitalizations, rehospitalizations, and ED visits while increasing patient satisfaction. Learn more... Denver, NC 704.489.3440 fax 888.815.0892 275 N. NC-16 Business Hwy. Suite 104 Denver, NC 28037 Greensboro, NC 336.589.1223 fax 888.815.0892 3407-D W. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27407 Questions? Contact Us. 704.489.3440 www.equityhealthcares.com

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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