Lansing, MI– The Compassus hospice program serving Lansing, Michigan received the Compassus Excellence Award as the organization’s Hospice Program of the Year. This honor means the Lansing Hospice program outperformed its peers nationwide and demonstrated the company’s high standards of excellence in the service of patients, families and fellow team members.
The Lansing Hospice team was honored at the company’s annual National Leadership Summit and awards ceremony last week in San Antonio.
The Compassus Excellence Awards are rooted in the principles that guide the company’s mission and services. The Program of the Year recognition is the pinnacle of achievement among Compassus hospice programs and indicates excellence in alignment with the organization’s core values of compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork and innovation.
“The Lansing team has set a high standard for what hospice care should look like, delivering strong clinical outcomes while never losing sight of the human experience,” said Compassus CEO Mike Asselta. “They’ve built a culture rooted in compassion, accountability and teamwork, and that’s what makes this recognition so meaningful.”
The Lansing Hospice team helps patients manage pain and other symptoms to improve their quality of life when facing a life-limiting illness.
“To be recognized as the top program among more than 300 Compassus locations nationwide is a tremendous honor,” said Sondra Cunningham, area executive of clinical operations. “This award is a testament to the dedication of our team. Each day they ensure patients and families receive the highest level of compassionate care. I’m incredibly proud to work alongside such a committed and caring group of professionals.”
The Compassus Lansing program serves patients and families across Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia and Shiawassee counties. For more information, visit https://www.compassus.com/locations/michigan/lansing-hospice/.
