Honoring Our Heroes: The 5-Star Veteran Program

MHA Corner Podcast

• 25 min

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In this heartfelt episode of The MHA Corner Podcast, we dive into a powerful discussion on the importance of specialized hospice care for veterans. Join Tom Maxwell, MTEC’s Chairman, and Derrik Staples from Mission Healthcare, as they explore the impact of the 5-Star Veterans Program—a program modeled after NHPCO’s “We Honor Veterans” initiative. Both veterans themselves, Tom and Derrik share personal stories and discuss the transformative support provided to veterans through this program. They explain how tailored care, from PTSD understanding to flag-draped farewell ceremonies, honors veterans at the end of life, restoring dignity and offering comfort to families. This episode is a moving tribute to the unwavering respect and commitment that veterans deserve.