2012 Press Releases
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2012
Reaffirming Hospice through a New National Campaign Announced by NHPCO
(Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has contracted with Hill + Knowlton Strategies to develop and launch a “Reaffirming Hospice Campaign.” This national campaign will reinforce the vital importance and quality of hospice to policy makers, healthcare professionals, and baby boomers.
For Immediate Release: April 16, 2012
Thirty Years Since Medicare Hospice Legislation Recognized Value of Hospice Volunteers
NHPCO Celebrates Hospice Volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 15 – 21
For Immediate Release: Updated - 04/13/2012
Five Days until National Healthcare Decisions Day
Take Steps to Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known
For Immediate Release: March 29, 2012
NHPCO Hosts National Conference Focusing on Hospice Leadership
It’s About How We Lead: Listen, Engage, Advocate and Define
(Alexandria, Va) – More than 1,500 hospice and palliative care CEOs, executive directors, senior leaders, managers and other industry experts have gathered at the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel and Convention Center for one of the nation’s largest professional development events geared for hospice and palliative care providers.
For Immediate Release: March22, 2012
LIVE—Without Pain Campaign Helps People Advocate for ReliefNew public awareness campaign from NHPCO’s Caring Connections dispels myths about pain and empowers consumers |
For Immediate Release March 6, 2012
Hospice in the Continuum of Care: Meeting the Needs of Patients
NHPCO Showcases Examples of Hospices Expanding the Continuum of Care
(Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has released a compendium of articles originally published in its member publication NewsLine that demonstrate ways in which hospice programs are working to create a more seamless continuum of care for patients and families.
For Immediate Release: February 14, 2012
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February 9, 2012
FHSSA and Pixeldust Studios Create Compelling Web Video Promoting Partnerships between US and African Hospices
African Hospice Partner Program Gets Pro-Bono Boost from Visual Design Studio
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2012
NHPCO to Feature Noted Plenary Speakers at Leadership Conference in March 2012
Gawande, Goldsmith, MedPAC Executive Director are among Distinguished Presenters
(Alexandria, Va) – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has a lineup of distinguished plenary speakers planned for its 27th annual Management and Leadership Conference to be held March 29-31, 2012 at the Gaylord National Harbor Convention Center.
For Immediate Release: January 18, 2012
NHPCO Welcomes Board of Directors for 2012
(Alexandria, Va) – The Board of Directors for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization are gathering in Ft. Myers, Florida on January 28-29 for the first official board meeting of 2012.






