Sunday, November 4, 2007

National Hospice Month

November is National Hospice Month

For Immediate Release:
November 1, 2007

President Bush Signs National Hospice Month Proclamation

(Alexandria, Va) – In a proclamation issued from the White House, President Bush declared November 2007 as National Hospice Month. This is the 29th consecutive year November has been designated as a national month honoring hospice, reports the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

The proclamation reads in part: "Hospice care professionals and volunteers are answering a timeless call to love their neighbors as themselves. During National Hospice Month, we recognize these individuals for their strength and compassion. Their efforts make our country a more loving and caring place." Read the President's proclamation online at the White House Web site.

(All of the above information is from the following website) http://www.nhpco.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=5366

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