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# Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County: When care matters most

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://www.hoic.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Companions in Grief – Pathways through Grief: A 6-week Grief Support Session](https://www.hoic.org/companions-in-grief-pathways-through-grief/): For women of all ages grieving the death of a spouse/partner.
- [Forward Together – Young Hearts Healing: A 6-Week Grief Support Session](https://www.hoic.org/forward-together-grief-support-session/): A grief support session for young men & women who are grieving the death of a spouse/partner. Led by Teresa Stewart-Stafford.
- [HPCIC: Proud 9-time Hospice Honors Elite Recipient](https://www.hoic.org/hpcic-proud-9-time-hospice-honors-elite-recipient/): Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) is proud to have received the Hospice Honors Elite recognition for 2026. This marks the 9th time the organization has received this top level of recognition. Results are based on performance in the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey.
- [Myths About Morphine](https://www.hoic.org/myths-about-morphine/): Talking about morphine can bring a lot of fear. These fears are common, and they're understandable. But many of the things we hear about morphine simply aren't true.
- [I am Here For You: A week at Camp Rainbow by Brad Borders](https://www.hoic.org/i-am-here-for-you-a-week-at-camp-rainbow-by-brad-borders/): “Rainbow Kidz offers two grief camp sessions for children during the summer. Camp Rainbow provides fun recreational activities and structured therapeutic opportunities to encourage sharing, to learn healthy ways to cope with grief, and to support healing.”
- [Tips for Supporting a Hospice Caregiver](https://www.hoic.org/tips-for-supporting-a-hospice-caregiver/): When someone you care about is serving as a hospice caregiver, it can be hard to know how to help. Here are some ideas:
- [Gordon Hospice House Black & White Gala](https://www.hoic.org/gordon-hospice-house-black-white-gala/): The 2026 Gordon Hospice House Black & White Gala will be held at the Statesville Country Club on September 26, 2026 at 6pm
- [Building Hope & Healing Hearts Dinner 2026](https://www.hoic.org/building-hope-healing-hearts-dinner/): Help us cross the finish line on August 28, 2026, in our Building Hope & Healing Hearts Capital Campaign to build a family grief center in Iredell County. Your presence will have a lasting impact on the grieving hearts of children and families in our community. There will be hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and dinner. Cocktail attire requested.

## Pages
- [blog](https://www.hoic.org/blog/)
- [News & Events](https://www.hoic.org/news-events/): Articles
- [Volunteer](https://www.hoic.org/volunteer/): At Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, our volunteers are an essential part of our hospice family. They provide comfort, companionship, support, and kindness to patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful moments.
- [Ways to Give](https://www.hoic.org/ways-to-give/): Every day, generous donors help ensure that Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County can provide compassionate care, comfort, and hope to patients and families throughout our community.
- [Careers](https://www.hoic.org/careers/): When you join Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, you become part of a team united by compassion and a commitment to serving others. We know that caring for patients and families takes extraordinary people, which is why we strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported and valued.
- [About Us](https://www.hoic.org/about-us/): Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) is a community-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We provide hospice care, palliative care, as well as adult and children’s grief support for patients, families, and the community.
- [Contact](https://www.hoic.org/contact/): If filling out this form over the weekend, note that response times will take longer.
- [Payers](https://www.hoic.org/payers/): As healthcare continues to evolve, insurance providers, managed care organizations, and other payers may play an increasing role in how hospice and palliative care services are coordinated, contracted, and delivered. While formal payer contracting for hospice services is not currently required in the same way it may be in the future, we believe it is important to be proactive, informed, and ready.
- [Policies](https://www.hoic.org/policies/): Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is committed to honoring the privacy and wishes of our supporters at all times. Since 1984, donors and volunteers have entrusted Hospice of Iredell County (dba. Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County) with their personal information. Whether you are a donor, volunteer, corporate sponsor or charitable partner, Hospice of Iredell County is committed to protecting your privacy.
- [Providers](https://www.hoic.org/providers/): For more than 40 years, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County has partnered with physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers to improve quality of life for patients and families throughout our community. Our hospice and palliative care teams provide expert symptom management, emotional support, care coordination, and guidance that help patients receive the right care at the right time. A referral doesn't mean a patient is actively dying. Earlier referrals give patients and families more time to benefit from our support and build trust with our team.
- [Hospice Quiz](https://www.hoic.org/hospice-quiz/): Home
Not sure if it's time for hospice care Hospice Quiz
- [Palliative Care](https://www.hoic.org/palliative-care/): Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for patients and their families. Our team works alongside your doctor or specialist to coordinate care and manage symptoms. Palliative care is an extra layer of support that helps a patient understand and navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.
- [Hospice Care](https://www.hoic.org/hospice-care/): When facing a life-limiting illness, patients and families often have questions, fears, and difficult decisions to make. Hospice care provides an extra layer of support focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, allowing patients to spend their time in the place they feel most at home.
- [Bridges](https://www.hoic.org/bridges-adult-grief-support/): Bridges is the adult grief support program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. Bridges offers individual and group support to adults grieving the death of a loved one. Grief is an individual experience, but you do not have to journey alone. 
- [Rainbow Kidz](https://www.hoic.org/rainbow-kidz-children-grief-support/): Whether your child or a child you know has experienced the death of a loved one, Rainbow Kidz Children’s Grief Program is here to help you find healing and support during this difficult time. We believe children need a safe space where they feel seen, heard and supported. 
- [Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County](https://www.hoic.org/): We are a community based non-profit provider serving families throughout Iredell County and surrounding areas.