If you or a loved one has ever needed hospice (or palliative) care, you know the enormous impact that service can have. Educating, reducing pain, helping the family—all of these things help ease a person toward death.

EHA’s palliative care’s impact is even more significant in areas where medical care is limited and funds are nonexistent. In just the last three years, the number of EHA’s hospitals with a palliative care team has grown from 11 to all 20. In addition to that, doctors and nurses across EHA are being trained to integrate the palliative care mindset into all areas of service in the hospital. This transforms how they deliver healthcare and makes them aware of patients’ needs so that care is holistic.

You can see from the chart above how much new patient enrollment and home visits have risen. You would be amazed to know how few staff accomplish all this work—and often get to patient homes by riding motor scooters on horrible roads, crossing treacherous footbridges and streams, and walking many miles. The staff members’ commitment to pouring out love and medical care on these patients is tremendous. Read on for a patient story that will touch your heart.