We Honor Veterans

Brookings Health System proudly participates in We Honor Veterans to care for the unique needs of local veterans who face end-of-life. 

We Honor Veterans is a campaign from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that teaches hospice providers respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgement to comfort patients with a history of military service and possible physical or psychological trauma. By participating in the program, Brookings Health System’s hospice professionals and volunteers learn how to honor, respect and welcome home veterans.

Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program

As a part of We Honor Veterans, Brookings Health System offers a Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer program which pairs recruited veteran volunteers with veteran hospice patients. Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with hospice patients who have military experience and create an environment where life review and healing may occur.

Because veterans are part of a distinct culture with their own common language and experience, veteran volunteers can form a strong relational bond with veteran hospice patients. The camaraderie between veterans has proven to be supportive for all involved. 

To learn more about We Honor Veterans or to become a Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer, please contact Brookings Health System Hospice at (605) 696-8090.