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The HAP Foundation is committed to making meaningful contributions to the field of serious illness research through robust evaluation of HAP’s internal programming, as well as multi-institutional collaborative research. HAP is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that is not affiliated with a particular hospital, university or medical center. We greatly appreciate opportunities to partner with regional…

At The HAP Foundation, we understand that we can best support our patients and their families by also supporting the people who serve them, the medical and nursing professionals. Whether you are directly involved in the delivery of medical care, or have patients who find themselves coping with a serious illness or issues of grief…

What is Palliative Care? Simply put, palliative care helps patients who need symptoms, pain and stress management when it is associated with a serious illness. Patients can receive palliative care in any setting: a private residence, a senior living community, assisted living or long-term care community. HAP Foundation staff members are experts at pain and…

What Is Hospice? Hospice is a specialized, compassionate approach to caring for those with serious illness who may have weeks or months, rather than years, to live. The focus is on caring for the whole person, with expert pain and symptom management and emotional and spiritual support, to improve quality of life. When your illness…