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Katybug Brochure - Pediatric Palliative & Hospice Program

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Benefits of Katybug pediatric palliative/hospice careFrom before birth through young adulthood, we help kids with a serious illness live more fully while improving their family’s quality of life. With Katybug:• Your child can be cared for at home, with less disruption to their world.• You benefit from the support, specialized knowledge, and know-how of our expert team through in-home visits, without the hassle of getting to extra appointments.• Your child can continue receiving treatment from their own doctor in pursuit of a cure. • Our experienced professionals are available 24/7, reducing the need for late-night trips to the emergency room. • The Delaware Hospice Center can provide a home-like alternative to hospital care should symptoms escalate.• You’ll never receive a bill for our services. e/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pCall 800.838.9800 to learn more about Katybug.Serving the entire state of Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania.efit Special Care for Kids with a Serious Illnesse/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pWe worry about the symptoms, so you can focus on family time. When an infant, child, or teen has a serious illness, it impacts the entire family. Katybug, our pediatric palliative/hospice care program specializes in helping kids find relief from pain and symptoms in their own home—while offering families the practical resources and emotional support they need to cope. Katybug’s talented team empowers families to focus on the joys of life instead of their child’s illness, even as the family seeks a cure. Katybug is the only program of its kind in Delaware with Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurses on At Delaware Hospice, we provide the highest quality healthcare and counseling services to our entire community, regardless of age. But children and young adults are special. Our Katybug pediatric palliative/hospice care program is expressly tailored to the unique needs of children and their families.New Castle County630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200Newark, DE 19702302-478-5707Kent County555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200Dover, DE 19901302-678-4444Sussex CountyDelaware Hospice Center100 Patriots WayMilford, DE 19963302-856-7717Pennsylvania1786 Wilmington-West Chester PikeSuite 200A, Glen Mills, PA 19342484-259-0017efit 800-838-9800 | katybugde.orgKatybug is in partnership with Alliance Kids. Delaware Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides care throughout Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. It is state licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certified. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Delaware Hospice, Inc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Delaware Hospice directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Delaware Hospice arranges to carry out its programs and activities.ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-838-9800.1-800-838-9800 TTY: 711©2019 Delaware Hospice, Inc.Tax ID# 51-0258883fite/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pefie/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its p

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Benefits of Katybug pediatric palliative/hospice careFrom before birth through young adulthood, we help kids with a serious illness live more fully while improving their family’s quality of life. With Katybug:• Your child can be cared for at home, with less disruption to their world.• You benefit from the support, specialized knowledge, and know-how of our expert team through in-home visits, without the hassle of getting to extra appointments.• Your child can continue receiving treatment from their own doctor in pursuit of a cure. • Our experienced professionals are available 24/7, reducing the need for late-night trips to the emergency room. • The Delaware Hospice Center can provide a home-like alternative to hospital care should symptoms escalate.• You’ll never receive a bill for our services. e/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pCall 800.838.9800 to learn more about Katybug.Serving the entire state of Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania.efit Special Care for Kids with a Serious Illnesse/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pWe worry about the symptoms, so you can focus on family time. When an infant, child, or teen has a serious illness, it impacts the entire family. Katybug, our pediatric palliative/hospice care program specializes in helping kids find relief from pain and symptoms in their own home—while offering families the practical resources and emotional support they need to cope. Katybug’s talented team empowers families to focus on the joys of life instead of their child’s illness, even as the family seeks a cure. Katybug is the only program of its kind in Delaware with Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurses on At Delaware Hospice, we provide the highest quality healthcare and counseling services to our entire community, regardless of age. But children and young adults are special. Our Katybug pediatric palliative/hospice care program is expressly tailored to the unique needs of children and their families.New Castle County630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200Newark, DE 19702302-478-5707Kent County555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200Dover, DE 19901302-678-4444Sussex CountyDelaware Hospice Center100 Patriots WayMilford, DE 19963302-856-7717Pennsylvania1786 Wilmington-West Chester PikeSuite 200A, Glen Mills, PA 19342484-259-0017efit 800-838-9800 | katybugde.orgKatybug is in partnership with Alliance Kids. Delaware Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides care throughout Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. It is state licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certified. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Delaware Hospice, Inc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Delaware Hospice directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Delaware Hospice arranges to carry out its programs and activities.ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-838-9800.1-800-838-9800 TTY: 711©2019 Delaware Hospice, Inc.Tax ID# 51-0258883fite/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pefie/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its p

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Benefits of Katybug pediatric palliative/hospice careFrom before birth through young adulthood, we help kids with a serious illness live more fully while improving their family’s quality of life. With Katybug:• Your child can be cared for at home, with less disruption to their world.• You benefit from the support, specialized knowledge, and know-how of our expert team through in-home visits, without the hassle of getting to extra appointments.• Your child can continue receiving treatment from their own doctor in pursuit of a cure. • Our experienced professionals are available 24/7, reducing the need for late-night trips to the emergency room. • The Delaware Hospice Center can provide a home-like alternative to hospital care should symptoms escalate.• You’ll never receive a bill for our services. e/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pCall 800.838.9800 to learn more about Katybug.Serving the entire state of Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania.efit Special Care for Kids with a Serious Illnesse/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pWe worry about the symptoms, so you can focus on family time. When an infant, child, or teen has a serious illness, it impacts the entire family. Katybug, our pediatric palliative/hospice care program specializes in helping kids find relief from pain and symptoms in their own home—while offering families the practical resources and emotional support they need to cope. Katybug’s talented team empowers families to focus on the joys of life instead of their child’s illness, even as the family seeks a cure. Katybug is the only program of its kind in Delaware with Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurses on At Delaware Hospice, we provide the highest quality healthcare and counseling services to our entire community, regardless of age. But children and young adults are special. Our Katybug pediatric palliative/hospice care program is expressly tailored to the unique needs of children and their families.New Castle County630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200Newark, DE 19702302-478-5707Kent County555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200Dover, DE 19901302-678-4444Sussex CountyDelaware Hospice Center100 Patriots WayMilford, DE 19963302-856-7717Pennsylvania1786 Wilmington-West Chester PikeSuite 200A, Glen Mills, PA 19342484-259-0017efit 800-838-9800 | katybugde.orgKatybug is in partnership with Alliance Kids. Delaware Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides care throughout Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. It is state licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certified. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Delaware Hospice, Inc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Delaware Hospice directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Delaware Hospice arranges to carry out its programs and activities.ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-838-9800.1-800-838-9800 TTY: 711©2019 Delaware Hospice, Inc.Tax ID# 51-0258883fite/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its pefie/Medicaid certified. ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate the services and benefits under any of its p

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find find find find find At Katybug, we work with your child’s physician to create a plan of care specifically developed for your child’s needs. From emotional support to insight into treatment options, each member of our interdisciplinary palliative/hospice team brings a unique talent to your home to help your entire family function at its best. Your family’s preferences, comfort level, and goals are our mission, and you remain in the lead of your child’s care plan at all times. What to ExpectEach family enrolled in Katybug gets assigned a dedicated team, including a registered nurse and a social worker. Along with our medical director, chaplains, certified nursing assistants, counselors, and volunteers, your team takes a holistic approach to your family’s medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.During regular visits to your home, your team of specialists will provide: • Pain and symptom management for your child.• Guidance and emotional support for all family members.• Education about the illness and its treatment.• Assistance with your child’s personal care.• Delivery for medications, supplies and equipment.• Connections to helpful resources to support your family.Custom-tailored care for your child and your family.We are here for you. Medicare, Medicaid, and some insurance plans will cover all or a portion of pediatric palliative/hospice services; however, copays/coinsurance deductibles apply. We are grateful to our generous donors and volunteers for making Katybug available to our community—the comfort they give our kids and families is priceless. parents againThe doubt and stress of being your own child’s care provider can be overwhelming. At Katybug, our goal is to support you and your child. We offer assistance that supplements a physician’s care and helps parents feel informed and confident to care for their child at home.Members of our team have walked with others down this road before, and they’re uniquely able to understand your journey. By helping you tackle practical details—like refilling prescriptions and securing medical equipment—we free you to focus on just being a parent.With a compassionate, experienced palliative/hospice team by your side, you’ll have the support you need to navigate this difficult time and focus on what’s most important.Get HelpTo get support or to refer a family to Katybug, call 800.838.9800 or visit katybugde.org.At Katybug, we work with your child’s physician to create a plan of care specifically developed for your child’s needs. From emotional support to insight into treatment options, each member of our interdisciplinary palliative/hospice team brings a unique talent to your home to help your entire family function at its best. Your family’s preferences, comfort level, and goals are our mission, and you remain in the lead of your child’s care plan at all times. chaplains, certified nursing assistants, fidenfillingdifficul

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find find find find find At Katybug, we work with your child’s physician to create a plan of care specifically developed for your child’s needs. From emotional support to insight into treatment options, each member of our interdisciplinary palliative/hospice team brings a unique talent to your home to help your entire family function at its best. Your family’s preferences, comfort level, and goals are our mission, and you remain in the lead of your child’s care plan at all times. What to ExpectEach family enrolled in Katybug gets assigned a dedicated team, including a registered nurse and a social worker. Along with our medical director, chaplains, certified nursing assistants, counselors, and volunteers, your team takes a holistic approach to your family’s medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.During regular visits to your home, your team of specialists will provide: • Pain and symptom management for your child.• Guidance and emotional support for all family members.• Education about the illness and its treatment.• Assistance with your child’s personal care.• Delivery for medications, supplies and equipment.• Connections to helpful resources to support your family.Custom-tailored care for your child and your family.We are here for you. Medicare, Medicaid, and some insurance plans will cover all or a portion of pediatric palliative/hospice services; however, copays/coinsurance deductibles apply. We are grateful to our generous donors and volunteers for making Katybug available to our community—the comfort they give our kids and families is priceless. parents againThe doubt and stress of being your own child’s care provider can be overwhelming. At Katybug, our goal is to support you and your child. We offer assistance that supplements a physician’s care and helps parents feel informed and confident to care for their child at home.Members of our team have walked with others down this road before, and they’re uniquely able to understand your journey. By helping you tackle practical details—like refilling prescriptions and securing medical equipment—we free you to focus on just being a parent.With a compassionate, experienced palliative/hospice team by your side, you’ll have the support you need to navigate this difficult time and focus on what’s most important.Get HelpTo get support or to refer a family to Katybug, call 800.838.9800 or visit katybugde.org.At Katybug, we work with your child’s physician to create a plan of care specifically developed for your child’s needs. From emotional support to insight into treatment options, each member of our interdisciplinary palliative/hospice team brings a unique talent to your home to help your entire family function at its best. Your family’s preferences, comfort level, and goals are our mission, and you remain in the lead of your child’s care plan at all times. chaplains, certified nursing assistants, fidenfillingdifficul

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find find find find find At Katybug, we work with your child’s physician to create a plan of care specifically developed for your child’s needs. From emotional support to insight into treatment options, each member of our interdisciplinary palliative/hospice team brings a unique talent to your home to help your entire family function at its best. Your family’s preferences, comfort level, and goals are our mission, and you remain in the lead of your child’s care plan at all times. What to ExpectEach family enrolled in Katybug gets assigned a dedicated team, including a registered nurse and a social worker. Along with our medical director, chaplains, certified nursing assistants, counselors, and volunteers, your team takes a holistic approach to your family’s medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.During regular visits to your home, your team of specialists will provide: • Pain and symptom management for your child.• Guidance and emotional support for all family members.• Education about the illness and its treatment.• Assistance with your child’s personal care.• Delivery for medications, supplies and equipment.• Connections to helpful resources to support your family.Custom-tailored care for your child and your family.We are here for you. Medicare, Medicaid, and some insurance plans will cover all or a portion of pediatric palliative/hospice services; however, copays/coinsurance deductibles apply. We are grateful to our generous donors and volunteers for making Katybug available to our community—the comfort they give our kids and families is priceless. parents againThe doubt and stress of being your own child’s care provider can be overwhelming. At Katybug, our goal is to support you and your child. We offer assistance that supplements a physician’s care and helps parents feel informed and confident to care for their child at home.Members of our team have walked with others down this road before, and they’re uniquely able to understand your journey. By helping you tackle practical details—like refilling prescriptions and securing medical equipment—we free you to focus on just being a parent.With a compassionate, experienced palliative/hospice team by your side, you’ll have the support you need to navigate this difficult time and focus on what’s most important.Get HelpTo get support or to refer a family to Katybug, call 800.838.9800 or visit katybugde.org.At Katybug, we work with your child’s physician to create a plan of care specifically developed for your child’s needs. From emotional support to insight into treatment options, each member of our interdisciplinary palliative/hospice team brings a unique talent to your home to help your entire family function at its best. Your family’s preferences, comfort level, and goals are our mission, and you remain in the lead of your child’s care plan at all times. chaplains, certified nursing assistants, fidenfillingdifficul

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Benefits of Katybugpediatric palliative/hospice careFrom before birth through young adulthood, we help kids with a serious illness live more fully while improving  their family’s quality of life. With Katybug:• Your child can be cared for at home, with less disruption to their world.• You benefit from the support, specialized knowledge, and know-how of our expert team through in-home visits, without the hassle of getting to extra appointments.• Your child can continue receiving treatment from their own doctor in pursuit of a cure.• Our experienced professionals are available 24/7, reducing the need for  late-night trips to the emergency room. • The Delaware Hospice Center can provide a home-like alternative to hospital care should symptoms escalate.• You’ll never receive a bill for our services. e/Medicaid certified.ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminatethe services and benefits under any of its pCall 800.838.9800to learn more aboutKatybug.Serving the entire state of Delawareand southern Chester and Delawarecounties in Pennsylvania.efitSpecial Carefor Kids 
with a Serious Illnesse/Medicaid certified.ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminatethe services and benefits under any of its pWe worry about thesymptoms, so you canfocus on family time.When an infant, child, or teen has aserious illness, it impacts the entire family.Katybug, our pediatric palliative/hospicecare program specializes in helping kidsfind relief from pain and symptoms in their own home—while offering familiesthe practical resources and emotionalsupport they need to cope. Katybug’stalented team empowers families tofocus on the joys of life instead of theirchild’s illness, even as the family seeksa cure.Katybug is the onlyprogram of its kind inDelaware with CertifiedHospice and PalliativePediatric Nurses onAt Delaware Hospice, we providethe highest quality healthcare andcounseling services to our entirecommunity, regardless of age. Butchildren and young adults are special.Our Katybug pediatric palliative/hospicecare program is expressly tailored tothe unique needs of children andtheir families.New Castle County630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200Newark, DE 19702302-478-5707Kent County555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200Dover, DE 19901302-678-4444Sussex CountyDelaware Hospice Center100 Patriots WayMilford, DE 19963302-856-7717Pennsylvania1786 Wilmington-West Chester PikeSuite 301A, Glen Mills, PA 19342484-259-0017efit800-838-9800 | katybugde.orgKatybug is in partnership with Alliance Kids. Delaware Hospice isaccredited by the Joint Commission and provides care throughoutDelaware and southern Chester and Delaware Counties inPennsylvania. It is state licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certified. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Delaware Hospice,Inc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminateagainst any person on the basis of race, color, national origin,disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt ofthe services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Delaware Hospice directly or througha contractor or any other entity with which Delaware Hospicearranges to carry out its programs and activities.ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición serviciosgratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-838-9800.1-800-838-9800TTY: 711©2019 Delaware Hospice, Inc.Tax ID# 51-0258883fite/Medicaid certified.ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminatethe services and benefits under any of its pefie/Medicaid certified.ecipient of Federal financial assistance, DelawaInc. does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminatethe services and benefits under any of its p