Presence
We show up with attention, patience and the time to hear what is not being said.
About VITAS
A healthcare company with a heartbeat.
VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Central Florida exists to make serious illness care feel more human, more coordinated and more present.
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Why we are here
The medicine matters. So does the way it arrives.
For more than four decades, VITAS has helped families navigate the practical and emotional reality of serious illness. Our Central Florida team brings that experience to every visit, every call and every care-plan conversation.
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VITAS / PRINCIPLES
How we show up matters.
Our values are not words on a wall. They are small decisions made in rooms, hallways, kitchens and phone calls across Central Florida.
Clarity
We make complex choices easier to understand, so families can choose with confidence.
Courage
We have the honest conversations that protect comfort, dignity and what matters most.
Connection
We work as one team with patients, families and the professionals already in their corner.
A steady history
Built on trust, growing through listening.
VITAS begins
Founded in Florida as Hospice Care Inc., VITAS was among the first hospice programs in the United States.
A broader promise of care
The Medicare Hospice Benefit brought hospice coverage to eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
Central Florida, close to home
VITAS serves communities across Central Florida through local care teams.
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Care should be easier to reach.
We invest in education, professional partnerships and conversations that help Central Florida recognize support earlier. Better care begins before a crisis.
✓Family education events✓Clinical partnerships✓Grief and remembrance resources✓Language-accessible guidance
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One coordinated team can bring clinical care, practical support and careful listening into the same conversation.
Our interdisciplinary approach
The people of VITAS
Different disciplines. One reason to be here.
Our team brings clinical rigor and everyday warmth to the same table. That combination is what families feel.
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Bring your questions. We will bring time.
Whether you are a family member, clinician or community partner, there is a place to start.