FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/07/2024
Greencastle, Indiana.

Every November, the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association lends its voice to recognize National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (NHPCM) and honor the dedicated professionals who provide compassionate care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses.

Within our larger medical care system, palliative and hospice care play a vital role in helping patients maintain autonomy and comfort in their final stages of life, while also providing essential support to families.  The hospice movement, pioneered by figures like Dr. Cicely Saunders and Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, opened the door to meaningful conversations about end-of-life care, shaping the hospice services we know today. This month offers a chance to reflect on the vital work being done to ensure patients receive holistic and compassionate care, while advocating for continued progress supporting persons facing serious illness through the end of life.  To learn more visit www.pchpca.org. 

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, please 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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