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News From National Hospice Foundation Dana's Final Wish - A Lighthouse of Hope Story Pictured are twin sisters Dana Robbins and Deanna Shannon. The Lighthouse of Hope Fund fulfills a hospice patient's special experience to visit the beach with her family When Dana, a 43-year-old Circle of Life Hospice patient, thought back to her favorite memories, she remembered most fondly going to the beach with her twin sister Deanna. This inspired her final request to go to the beach to feel the sand and lay in the sun one last time. Debbie, Dana's hospice social worker, had recently learned about the National Hospice Foundation's Lighthouse of Hope Fund and applied for funds to honor Dana's last wish. READ MORE... Become a Fundraiser-Playing Pinball for Hospice South Carolina man holds pinball tournament and raises funds for NHF Kevin Shanus and Lori Goodell wanted to Pinball tournament participants in action! do something meaningful in memory of Mark Hartley. In April of 2015, Kevin held the National Hospice Foundation Charity Pinball Competition to honor Mark and raise funds for the National Hospice Foundation. READ MORE... Learn more at www.nationalhospicefoundation.org. 46 NHPCO NewsLine | Summer 2015 Speak up! Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known April 16 has been designated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. The NHDD Initiative is a collaborative effort of national, state and community organizations committed to ensuring that all adults with decision-making capacity in the United States have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their healthcare decisions. READ MORE... The 2015 National Hospice Foundation Gala Raises Funds for NHPCO Diversity Initiative The 2015 NHF Gala was held on May 1, 2015 in conjunction with NHPCO's 30th Management and Leadership Conference held at the Gaylord National Gala guests mingle at the silent auction tables. Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland. The evening began with an intimate Board of Governors VIP Reception for sponsors and special guests. They were then joined by all guests to peruse the silent auction treasures before being seated for the program and dinner. READ MORE... http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_summer2015.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_summer2015.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_summer2015.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_summer2015.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NHPCO NewsLine Summer 2015

Issue Table of Contents
2015 Virtual Conference (display ad)
A Message From Don
Research on Hospice Care in Rural Areas
NHPCO's Rural Task Force
Thanks to MLC Supporters (display ad)
Improving Morale Through Authentic Appreciation
Simione Healthy Business Solutions (display ad)
ACHC Accreditation in your Field (display ad)
A Closer Look at Rebranding
ehospiceUSA (display ad)
AAHPM Intensive (display ad)
Diversity Advisory Council
Global Partners in Care
IOM National Conference
CSU Institute Collaboration
Pediatric Conversation Starter Kit
Regulatory Tools
State Hospice Profile (display ad)
Member News
Clinical Team Conference (display ad)
News From National Hospice Foundation
NHPCO Educational Offerings (display ad)
News From Global Partners in Care
NHF Fundraising (display ad)
Moments of Life Video Collection (display ad)
More from Moments of Life
Links to Helpful Resources

NHPCO NewsLine Summer 2015