Governor Rick Scott Signs Proclamation Commemorating Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Month


November is Hospice Month: Floral Arrangement

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Governor Rick Scott has declared November as Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Last year, more than 137,351 patients received hospice care throughout Florida. Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association is pleased to join hospice providers across the state in recognizing November as Florida Hospice Month. In 2016, FHPCA launched the “Let Hospice Help” initiative to encourage Floridians to learn about hospice services and plan ahead for end-of-life medical care

“FHPCA launched the Let Hospice Help initiative to help the public understand the valuable services available to them through their local hospice,” said Paul A. Ledford, President & CEO of Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association. “This November we want to raise awareness that hospices around Florida are here to help. It is very rewarding to see patients and families find the comfort and care they need.”

Click HERE to read Governor Rick Scott’s proclamation.

The LetHospiceHelp.org website provides basic facts on what to expect from hospice providers and helps consumers or family members understand the lesser-known benefits of hospice. The ‘Hospice Locator’ allows users to locate end-of-life care programs SEE FULL RELEASE…