FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 03/29/2023
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 is celebrated on April 16th - National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, PCHCPA provides information and tools to help people talk about their wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives in accordance with Indiana state law. These resources are available at www.pchpca.org. Free local learning opportunities are announced below.
- Tuesday, April 4 – Noon to 1 PM. Free workshop. Choosing your healthcare representative and talking to them. Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church in the Colonnade Room. Register by 5 PM on April 2 at https://dusk-to-dawn.org/.
- Wednesday, April 12 - Noon – 1 PM. Free monthly Advance Healthcare Planning Learning Opportunity, via ZOOM. 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.
Friday, April 14 - 10 AM to 3PM. Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Association welcomes the public in the Putnam County Hospital lobby with free information about advance healthcare planning and advance directive forms. Masks are required.
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.
Contact information:
M. Elaine Peck, Director
Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association
1542 South Bloomington Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
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