Janet Clancy, Communications Officer, The Elizabeth Hospice 

The Elizabeth Hospice, California's largest independent nonprofit hospice provider, is one of only a few hospices nationwide that has earned a Palliative/Hospice Heart Failure certification from the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association is the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health. This certification provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating palliative and hospice care agencies against the American Heart Association's rigorous science-based standards for heart failure patients.  

The American Heart Association certification signifies that The Elizabeth Hospice's heart failure program delivers services based on current standards aligned with the American Heart Association science and that the agency adheres to evidence-based requirements to improve care and quality of life for heart failure patients.  

"We are proud to receive this certification from the American Heart Association," said Sarah McSpadden, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Elizabeth Hospice. "The tools and resources provided by the AHA help us provide education and opportunities for our agency to work toward quality efforts for our patients with heart failure. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to providing quality care."  

For 45 years, The Elizabeth Hospice has provided medical and emotional support to children and adults facing the challenges of an advanced illness. These vital services are delivered by compassionate caregivers skilled in providing high-quality care in intense and demanding situations. Since 1978, The Elizabeth Hospice has touched the lives of more than 120,000 people in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County.  

To find out how your loved one diagnosed with heart failure can benefit from hospice care, contact The Elizabeth Hospice at 800.797.2050.