Hospice of the Valley Patient Profile - Hank

Born in San Diego, California and raised in San Francisco, Hank was a professional drummer for over 62 years. He recalled his first drum set as pots and pans and, by the age of 14, he was playing professionally. Following the Korean War, Hank performed with such artists as Vince Guaraldi, Charlie Byrd, and Johnny Mathis, early in Johnny's career. In order to raise his family, Hank worked for the phone company in the South Bay but continued to play with small groups throughout the San Francisco Bay Area-most recently the 2010 San Jose Jazz Festival.

In the fall of 2009, doctors found a tumor that covered approximately 75% of Hank's liver. In this video, Hank tells of the friend he's found during his hospice care at Hospice of the Valley.

Hank died peacefully on February 28, 2011.

About Hospice of the Valley:
Founded in 1979, Hospice of the Valley was the first not-for-profit hospice care organization to serve the community of Santa Clara County. Hospice of the Valley is a member of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Hospice of the Valley is licensed by the State of California, and is Medicare and Medi-Cal certified. Our services are covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most private insurance plans. We are committed to serving our diverse communities and honor all cultures, beliefs, and traditions; we provide equitable access to care for all patients and families—regardless of their financial ability.

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