CARING HOSPICE PROFESSIONALS

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

To provide comprehensive quality patient care to our patients while recognizing the valuable relationships with our employees, referral sources and the communities we serve.

WHO ARE WE?

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Appalachian Hospice is locally owned and operated. We are not a big or publicly traded national chain. We understand the needs of the communities we serve and are focused on providing the highest quality hospice care.

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We believe in a family-centered approach to care that provides comfort & support for both the patient and their family. Our team of dedicated professionals will always treat your family as part of ours with dignity and respect. From physical to spiritual and emotional support, we are here for you.

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It is our philosophy to work as a team to provide for your and your family’s needs during this difficult time. We select only the most compassionate and experienced professionals to join the Appalachian team.

Appalachian Hospice does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admission, treatment, services, their ability to pay and/or in employment. Appalachian Hospice does not serve patients under the age of 18.

OWNERSHIP TEAM

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Gary Rasmussen

PRESIDENT & CO-OWNER

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Barbara Rasmussen

VICE PRESIDENT & CO-OWNER

BLAIRSVILLE OFFICE TEAM

  • Media Bragg, LSCW

    ASSISSTANT ADMINISTRATOR

  • Lynn Cochran, MSW

    DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Sonya Nicholson, RN

    CLINICAL MANAGER

  • Mark Altman

    OFFICE MANAGER

  • April Prunier, LPN

    INTAKE / CLINICAL COORDINATOR

  • Allison Brice, FNP

    NURSE PRACTITIONER

  • Ginger Swilley, NP

    NURSE PRACTITIONER

  • Whitney Purkey

    COMMUNITY LIASON

    Fannin, Union, Towns Counties

  • Kayla Hubbard

    COMMUNITY LIASON

    Habersham, Hall, White, and Lumpkin Counties

JASPER OFFICE TEAM

  • Wanda Brown RN,MSN

    ADMINISTRATOR

  • Lynn Cochran

    DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Krystal Lloyd

    OFFICE MANAGER

  • Mara Roberts

    VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

  • Melissa Byers, NP

    NURSE PRACTITIONER

  • Haydee Davies, LPN

    COMMUNITY LIAISON

    Gilmer, Pickens and North Cherokee Counties

  • Morgan Matte

    COMMUNITY LIAISON

    Cherokee and Bartow Counties

  • Jennifer Ballard

    COMMUNITY LIAISON

    Whitfield and Gordon Counties

CONTACT US

Our dedicated team is ready to answer your questions and address your concerns.

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