FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/01/2020
Greencastle, Indiana – Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) announces that World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is Saturday, October 10, 2020. This year’s public theme is “Palliative Care: it’s My Care, My Comfort.”
In preparation for the day, PCHPCA is asking people who have been impacted by a life-limiting illness – either personally or by supporting a loved one – to consider contacting the Association at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to share their experiences. With permission, these stories will be shared via social and other media to help educate the public.
The purpose of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is
- To share the vision of increasing the availability of hospice and palliative care throughout the world.
- To raise awareness and understanding of the needs – medical, social, practical, and spiritual – of people living with a life limiting illness and their families.
- To raise funds to support and develop hospice and palliative care services around the world.
Find out more about World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2020, and access resources at: http://www.thewhpca.org/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day.
Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) is a nonprofit, charitable organization that has joined national, state, and community efforts to increase the quality of the end-of-life experience for patients, loved ones, caregivers, and the healthcare community in Putnam County. PCHPCA is partially supported by The Putnam County Community Foundation and the Putnam County Hospital. For additional information, contact Elaine Peck, Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.pchpca.org.
