Episode 43: Home Health & Hospice to Close

We would love to get your feedback on what you thought of this month's "Enloe's Message".After careful consideration, Enloe Health Home Health and Enloe Health Hospice will close on Oct. 31.Mike Wiltermood, Enloe’s President and CEO, joins Jolene Francis, Enloe’s Vice President and Chief Development Officer, to discuss this change in the August episode of Enloe’s Message.“This was a difficult decision for us because of the disruption it could bring for our employees,” Mike shared.The two shed light on what led to the decision how it will help the organization’s future. They also announce a new partnership with Butte Home Health and Hospice to give Enloe patients continued timely access to high-quality care following a stay in the hospital. Plus, they go over Butte Home Health’s reputation as a trusted, highly rated organization.“This is the best thing for the organization and our community for us to be sustainable going forward,” Mike said, adding that changes will be implemented in a respectful and caring manner.“For us to take a step back, and reflect and give a (community) partner an opportunity to grow their business and for us to collaborate (with that organization) is really what our community deserves,” he said.