History
In 1979 as the hospice movement was getting started in this country, a group of citizens concerned that virtually 100% of the deaths in Austin were happening in hospitals, approached a young oncologist, Dr. John Sandbach, about the feasibility of starting a hospice here. Research was done, a board was formed, and Hospice Austin served its first patient in 1980. While many for-profit national hospice chains have opened in the area in the last few years, Hospice Austin continues its tradition of not-for-profit hospice care. Hospice Austin is accredited by CHAP and in 2012 was awarded the prestigious Samaritan Center Lifetime Achievement Award for Ethics in Business.
Specialties
Your Comfort. Our Calling. In 1979 as the hospice movement was getting started in this country, a group of citizens concerned that virtually 100% of the deaths in Austin were happening in hospitals, approached a young oncologist, Dr. John Sandbach, about the feasibility of starting a hospice here. Research was done, a board was formed, and Hospice Austin served its first patient in 1980. While many for-profit national hospice chains have opened in the area in the last few years, Hospice Austin continues its tradition of not-for-profit hospice care.