02/27/2026
At Signature Hospice, our āwhyā is everything. Today, weāre honored to spotlight Leann Heath and the heart she brings to our team.
With 15 years in healthcare, Leannās journey to hospice began in critical care nursing. After witnessing firsthand how aggressive measures were often taken for patients unable to speak for themselves and seeing outcomes that didnāt always bring peace she knew there had to be another way.
For Leann, hospice means focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, whatever that looks like for each individual. Itās about honoring wishes, not giving up. Itās about caring not only for patients physically, but also emotionally and spiritually.
She shares: āIt is my calling to provide a calming presence and let people know that the end of life holds as much beauty and love as the beginning.ā
What fulfills her most? Meeting families in one of the most difficult seasons of their lives and offering comfort, reassurance, and guidance on what to expect. The moments that reaffirm her calling are when families thank our team for bringing peace, comfort, and love to their loved one.
Leann believes we are called to be a blessing to others and hospice is one of the most powerful ways to live out that mission.
We are so grateful for leaders like Leann who help create peaceful, dignified environments for the patients and families we serve. š