Brief History of NorthCare Hospice & Palliative Care

· Incorporated by Barr Home Health, originally named Barr Hospice & Palliative Care on September 20, 1996.

· Medicare certification achieved on January 12, 1997.

· Original location on Cerner campus across from North Kansas City Hospital, then moved to location near I-435 and Front Street.

· May 1998 purchased by North Kansas City Hospital. Name changed to NorthCare Hospice & Palliative Care.

· In 2000 moved to current location on North Kansas City Hospital campus.

· Cardiac Hospice Program launched in September 2001.

· Received the program of the year award from the Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association in 2002 for our Cardiac Program.

· Division into 2 geographical teams (Red and Blue teams) in 2002 due to rapid growth. Staff and census more than doubled in 2002.

· Added a third geographical team (Green team) in 2003.

· Began instituting complementary therapy programs in 2003. NorthCare Hospice & Palliative Care currently provides music, massage, humor and pet therapy services.

· Created a specialized program of care for ALS patients in 2004.

· Created the volunteer run Lifetime Legacy video project in 2004, which won program of the year award through the Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association.

· Tenth Anniversary in October 2006.

· Not for Profit status was achieved on January 1, 2006.

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