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Helios Care Gets Major Grant for Palliative Care Program
ONEONTA—Helios Care has received a grant of $195,000.00 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to support its Choices Program, officials announced on Friday, February 14.
According to a media release, the Choices Program, which supports patients in Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties, was created to bring in-home palliative care services to older adults who are facing a serious illness. Palliative care is specialized care with a focus on symptom relief and quality of life.
With New York’s older adult population growing rapidly and access to care being limited, programs like Choices play a crucial role in helping individuals age safely at home while maintaining a higher quality of life with less pain, reduced isolation, and greater support, officials said. Thanks to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Helios Care can serve these patients at no cost to them and their families.
“Choices has evolved thanks to the longstanding relationship between Helios Care and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation,” said Kelly McGraw, who played a key role in launching and developing this program at Helios Care. “With this grant, Choices brings in-home person-centered care to patients, addressing their emotional, social, and physical needs.”
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization, the mission of which is to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers, bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services. The foundation awarded more than 500 grants to community-based organizations in New York State in its 2024 award cycle, totaling $208 million to help enhance patient health outcomes in the state. For more information, visit cabrinihealth.org.
Grateful for the ongoing partnership between the foundation and Helios Care, McGraw added, “The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is the primary source of funding for our palliative care program, making their generous support critical to our patients and this community.”
For more information about palliative care or other Helios Care services, call (607) 432-5525.
