2016 Press Releases
2018/01/05 - 11:35am | Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
January 8, 2018
NHPCO Welcomes New Board Members in 2018
(Alexandria, Va) – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is proud to welcome four new individuals to the organization’s Board of Directors. The full NHPCO board will meet for its first meeting of the year on January 25 in San Antonio.
Joining the NHPCO board for three year terms are:
2017/11/15 - 5:18pm | Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
November 15, 2017
Palliative Care: Comfort and Hope for People Dealing With Serious Illness
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization releases a new video that highlights the benefits of palliative care.
2017/11/09 - 9:46am | Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
November 9, 2017
We Honor Veterans: Meeting the Needs of our Nation’s Heroes at the End of Life
Over 4,500 hospice organizations and community partners provide Veteran-centric care to our nation’s heroes.
2017/11/06 - 10:47am | Press Releases
A Shooting in Texas
November 6, 2017
News broke this weekend of another mass shooting in the U.S. This time, in the south Texas town of Sutherland Springs. In terms of casualties, it is the worst shooting in the history of Texas. Yet, what makes this even more disturbing is that it took place in a church. How does one respond to another breaking news story of this kind? As a nation, we have seen such violent acts in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, Ohio… tragedies seem too numerous to mention.
2017/11/01 - 9:20am | Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
November 1, 2017
Hospice Helps Patients and Families Focus on Quality of Life
NHPCO Leading Outreach Efforts throughout November to Help People Understand that “It’s about how you live!”
2017/10/31 - 9:11am | Press Releases
Immediate Release:
October 31, 2017
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Proclamation
(Alexandria, Va) – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization issues this proclamation in recognition of the important outreach and awareness ongoing throughout November 2017.
Proclamation
2017/10/30 - 9:06am | Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
October 30, 2017
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization releases new Moments of Life featuring hospice patient and the benefits of music therapy.
2017/10/26 - 1:25am | Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
October 26, 2017
Free Resource Helps Patients & Families Choose a Quality Hospice
NHPCO Offers Guidance to Help People Make a Choice about a Hospice Provider
2017/10/25 - 2:47pm | Press Releases
To: NHPCO Membership
From: Edo Banach
Date: October 25, 2017
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“Most families are happy with their experience, according to the CAHPS survey. In data collected from 2015 to 2016 from 2,128 hospices, 80% of respondents rated hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.” - Direct quote from the TIME article |
2017/10/03 - 9:09am | Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
October 3, 2017
NHPCO Releases New Report “Facts and Figures: Hospice Care in America”
Hospice patients with short period of service continues to be a concern
