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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

Thomas H. Atwood, Vice President Philanthropy, VIA Health Partners Vice President Philanthropy Thomas H. Atwood About For over nineteen years, Tom has helped donors and stakeholders connect with the organizations they love. A graduate of Florida State University, Tom began his fundraising career as the Executive Director of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation, the charitable organization of one of the nation’s largest men’s college fraternities. While serving the fraternity, Tom oversaw all aspects of the fundraising operation including board development, annual support, planned giving, and capital giving. While leading the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation, Tom led or co-led three campaigns that sizably increased the assets of the organization. In 2015, Tom moved to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte where he leveraged his fundraising and donor cultivation experience to help the YMCA, among other things, make measurable advancements in their childhood literacy initiatives and other elements within the YMCA’s case for support. Originally from the greater Tampa Bay area, Tom has lived in Charlotte since the mid-1990’s and, along with his family, now calls the Queen City home. When he’s not working, Tom enjoys the outdoors, trying to replicate the woods and water experiences he had as a child growing up in Florida.

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 .

Tara Connolly, Vice President Business Development, VIA Health Partners Vice President & Chief Growth Officer Tara Connolly About Tara joined Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR) in 2016. Prior to joining HPCCR, Tara spent most of her business development career in the pathology diagnostics space working for small, private equity funded and large Fortune 500 diagnostic companies. Tara has earned numerous awards throughout her sales career including Rookie of the Year, multiple Top Performer awards, and Sales Director of the Year. Tara also spent many years training and developing sales professionals and is certified in Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills (PSS) and Miller Heiman Blue Sheet Selling. Tara is a graduate of East Carolina University and is based in Charlotte, NC with husband and two dogs. When not working, Tara enjoys spending time with family and friends, snow skiing, and cooking.

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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.

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 >>