FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/01/2023

Greencastle, Indiana.   On November 11 our nation marks Veterans Day and thanks veterans for their service.  Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) takes this opportunity to remind the public of the many resources that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides to ill or disabled veterans.  “Post discharge, many veterans reengage with civilian employment, obtain benefits from their employers, and forget about the many resources that are available through the VA,” said Elaine Peck, PCHPCA Director.  “We encourage all veterans to become informed.” 

In Indiana, the first step toward becoming informed about the benefits you may qualify for is to contact the local County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO).  Be prepared to be asked to provide a great deal of information such as vital and military records, plus health, financial, and insurance information.    

The Putnam County CVSO is David Heavin.  He is located in the courthouse building at 1 Courthouse Square, Rm 15, in Greencastle.  Office hours are M T W - 8:00 AM -12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, and Thursdays 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.  Contact information is as follows:  PH: (765) 653-5417; FAX: (765) 655-2431; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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, 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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