SKOWHEGAN — Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs to help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women.

As a program partner, the organization will implement ongoing veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the veterans they serve.

The campaign provides tiered recognition to organizations that demonstrate a systematic commitment to improving care for veterans. Partners can assess their ability to serve veterans and, using resources provided as part of the campaign, integrate practices for providing end-of-life care to veterans into their organization.

Program resources focus on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment, coupled with veteran-centric education of health-care staff caring for veterans.

For more information, visit wehonorveterans.org.