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Jan 1, 1100
"Crusader's" Hospice
The Knight's Hospitallers were the crusader's version of hospice, caring for the sick, pampering them, and making sure that they wishes and desires were fulfilled and they were well taken care of until death. -
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Timeline of Significant Moments and Figures in Hospice History
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St. Vincent de Paul
St. VdP founded sisters of charity in Paris which went on to promote care for the sick and dying throughout much of the present day UK -
Cicely Saunders
Develops body of thought that it may be better for the patient if a whole team of health care staff/volunteers cares for the dying as opposed to one single nurse/doctor/volunteer et cetera. -
St. Christopher's Hospice
Dame Saunder's St. Christopher's Hospice is opened and includes research and teaching facilities -
Hospice Hits America
The first Hospice center comes to America in the form of Hospice Inc., in Conn., founded by dean of Yale's nursing college -
Hospice at Home
Hospice Inc., develops in-home hospice care in US -
National Hospice Organization
NHO is created and begins to hold educational conferences -
In-Patient Hospice
Hospice Inc., develops a 44-bed in-patient hospice care center -
Hospice Care added as a MediCare benefit
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Number of Hospice facilities grows
In 2008, it is found that there are over 4,700 hospice locations across the country