The Enduring Heart of Good Shepherd Hospice
As the calendar turns to January 2026, we at Good Shepherd Hospice find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new year, filled with gratitude for the journey behind us and hope for the one ahead. This time of year invites reflection on resolutions, growth, and renewed purpose – a fitting moment to share once more who we are and the unchanging mission that guides every member of our team across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas.
Our Guiding Light
Our company’s very name, “Good Shepherd Hospice,” was born from a founder’s desire to impart a message of profound comfort and loving care. It was inspired by the moving conviction in Abraham Lincoln’s words: “I have been driven to my knees many times by the overwhelming conviction that I have nowhere else to go.” This image of humble, unwavering devotion sets the standard for how we aspire to walk alongside our patients and families.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: More Than a Word, It’s Our Promise
For over 30 years, our foundational perspective has remained: “putting the patient first.” This principle is lived out daily through our core values, encapsulated in the principle of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.:
- RESPONSIBILITY: Being personally accountable for our actions.
- EFFICIENCY: Using our resources wisely to maximize care.
- SERVANT ATTITUDE: Being givers, not takers; listeners, not talkers.
- PRIDE: Believing in the dignity of our work and the honor of our profession.
- ETHICS: Upholding honesty and integrity in all we do.
- COMMUNICATION: Speaking honestly, factually, and fairly.
- TEAMWORK: Finding our strength in our sense of family and mutual development.
This isn’t just a list; it is the blueprint for delivering our mission: serving people with compassion and dignity.
A Legacy of Grace and Growth
Every patient we have been honored to serve, every family that has entrusted us to walk with them through life’s most tender experience, has become our teacher and our guide. Their enduring and beautiful spirits continue to inspire our vision: to provide the exceptional hospice experience.
In 2026, as we look to the future, we are excited to grow, innovate, and evolve even further. Yet, the heart of Good Shepherd Hospice – the dedication, the compassion, and the commitment to dignity – will always remain steadfast.
Thank you to our dedicated team members, our physician partners, and especially to the thousands of families who have welcomed us. Together, we look forward to a new year of honoring every life and providing peace and comfort, one day at a time.