VITAS Healthcare

VITAS Healthcare provides hospice care for people with a limited time to live, mostly in the patient's own home. When symptoms cannot be managed at home, care can be provided on an inpatient basis. Services include palliative care, home medical equipment, respite care for family caregivers, and emotional and spiritual support. Bereavement help is also available to families after a loss. The company traces its roots to 1978, when it was founded as Hospice Care Inc.

The Kyle office serves as a home base for care teams that include physicians, nurses, home health aides, chaplains and social workers. Its staff can be reached around the clock, so families can ask questions or get support at any hour. Clinical teams deliver care wherever the patient calls home.