About Us
We are passionate about the work and care we give to our patients and their families. The Story behind Good Shepherd Hospice.
Our Story
Serving Families Since 1995.
Good Shepherd Hospice opened its first office in Oklahoma City in 1995. Inspired by a mission of providing compassionate and progressive hospice care, founder Don Greiner led a small team of dedicated staff as they grew from their first admission on February 28 to 188 patients by the end of that year.
The name “Good Shepherd Hospice” was created by our company founder who was touched by a moving quote from Abraham Lincoln, “I have been driven to my knees many times by the overwhelming conviction that I have nowhere else to go.” Wanting a name that would impart a message of comfort to patients and families and encourage staff to aspire to care for patients as lovingly as possible the image of The Good Shepherd spoke to this need.
Good Shepherd has grown into a multi-office organization with locations throughout Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. While the company has grown larger, Good Shepherd continues to operate from that same founding perspective of “putting the patient first.”
In 2007, Good Shepherd Hospice established the not-for-profit Hospice Care Foundation. The Foundation provides special support for patients and families, community outreach programs and hospice-related educational opportunities for staff members.
Over the years, GSH has been honored to care for many wonderful people who have lived their lives to the very end with honor and grace. These people and their families have, in turn, become our teachers, guides and inspiration. We honor their enduring and beautiful spirits by the way we continue to offer loving and professional care to patients and their families every day.
Our Mission
SERVING PEOPLE WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY.
Our Vision
TO PROVIDE THE EXCEPTIONAL HOSPICE EXPERIENCE.
Current Operations
KANSAS, MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS
OUR VALUES, THE PRICIPLE OF
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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What are the principles of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.?
RESPONSIBILITY
We are personally accountable for our actions and how they affect others.
ETHICS
We will not participate in or tolerate dishonesty or abuse. We are obligated to report unethical behavior.
SERVANT ATTITUDE
We are givers, not takers. We are listeners, not talkers. We are promoters of others, not ourselves.
PRIDE
We believe in the dignity of our work and the honor of our profession. We expect the best of ourselves and one another.
EFFICIENCY
We recognize the value of the resources available to us and will use them responsibly.
COMMUNICATION
We communicate in an honest, factual, and fair manner and recognize the value of honest feedback. We will promote a positive environment, free of fear, harassment, and intimidation.
TEAMWORK
Our strength lies in our sense of family and the ongoing development of each other. We will work together to reach our goals, and openly celebrate each other’s successes.
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SERVING FAMILIES SINCE