Hospice nurses aid terminally ill in Lorain County care
St. Joseph Hospital’s hospice program supports about 120 to 130 families yearly in Lorain County and the west side of Cleveland. Nurse Micki Tubbs bonds with Anne Gazer of Avon Lake, easing pain and providing emotional support to the patient and her husband of 47 years. The team works at home, 24 7, prioritizing comfort over cure and awaiting Medicare reimbursement approval.