FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/05/2022
Greencastle, Indiana.
Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA), along with other national, state, and community organizations, is leading the effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that resulted in April 16 being designated as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).  As a participating organization, PCHCPA provides information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare representative and living will) in accordance with Indiana state laws.

These resources are available at www.pchpca.org.  Local learning opportunities are announced below. 

• On April 15, from 10 to 2, Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Association, is welcoming the public in the Putnam County Hospital lobby with free information about advance healthcare planning and advance directive forms. Receive a free My Advance Directives Folder.
• On April 23^rd, PCHPCA is partnering with the Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center to host a free Advance Care Planning Clinic at the Putnam County Library from 10 AM to 2 PM. Call Angie Davis at (765) 301-7514 to register for an appointment with a certified ACP facilitator. Persons aged 60+ and those with a serious illness will receive a free Vital Medical Information File.  Lunch is provided for up to three persons registered. 
• In recognition of NHDD, PCHPCA announces a free monthly Advance Care Planning Lunch and Learn Series, taking place virtually on the second Wednesday of the month from Noon to 1 PM via ZOOM. The first ACP Lunch and Learn is scheduled for May 11 at noon. You must register by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Call (765) 301-7614 for additional information. 

The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) seeks to enhance the quality of life for the terminally ill, their loved ones, and caregivers, by educating the Putnam County community about the benefits of hospice, palliative care, and advance care planning.   PCHPCA is a nonprofit, public charity, and operates with the help of donations, financial support from the Putnam County Community Foundation, and fiscal sponsorship by the Putnam County Hospital. For more 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.