Every year FHPCA asks the Governor’s office to declare November Hospice and Palliative Care Month which he has done for 2024. Thank you Gov. DeSantis for your support of hospice!
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This year’s Forum was a great success! While we are preparing follow-up emails, evaluations, attendee lists, and CEU information to go out this week, don’t forget to mark your calendar for 2025:
Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association thanks our NEW Corporate Patron members as of May 2023! Thanks for supporting the mission of FHPCA and hospice programs in Florida! To learn more on how to become a Corporate Patron member click…
Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association thanks all of our NEW and RENEWED Patron members as of March 30! Thanks for supporting the mission of FHPCA and hospice programs in Florida! To learn more on how to become a Patron…
Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association thanks all of our NEW and RENEWED Patron members as of February 10! Thanks for supporting the mission of FHPCA and hospice programs in Florida! To learn more on how to become a Patron…
Tallahassee, Fla., – Governor Ron DeSantis has declared November as Hospice and Palliative Care Month in Florida. In 2021, 161,021 patients received hospice care throughout Florida in a variety of settings depending on where the patient resides. During the pandemic, Florida hospices also provided…
Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association is pleased to present Sen. Aaron Bean with a 2022 Hospice Champion Award! On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, FHPCA President & CEO, Paul A. Ledford presented the award to Sen. Bean at a reception held by The…
FHPCA is grateful to our Patron members who help us provide great programming and events each year. The Patron Membership is designed for businesses engaged in the principal activities of hospice on the statewide level. This includes vendors of all…
FHPCA is grateful to our Patron members who help us provide great programming and events each year. The Patron Membership is designed for businesses engaged in the principal activities of hospice on the statewide level. This includes vendors of all…
FHPCA is grateful to our Patron members who help us provide great programming and events each year. The Patron Membership is designed for businesses engaged in the principal activities of hospice on the statewide level. This includes vendors of all…
Tallahassee, Fla., November 9, 2020 – On November 5, 2020 Senator Dennis Baxley (R-Marion, Sumter, and Lake Counties) was presented with the 2020 Hospice Champion Award at Hospice of Marion County in Ocala. This award is bestowed upon Florida Legislators for outstanding…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., November 3, 2020 – Governor Ron DeSantis has declared November as Hospice and Palliative Care Month in Florida. 139,865 patients received hospice care throughout Florida in 2019, and a continual increase is expected in the years ahead. Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) FHPCA is proud to announce Executive Officers and Committee Chairs for 2019. The Committee Chairs execute key strategic plan initiatives of FHPCA’s mission to ensure excellence and access to hospice care….
OCALA, Fla., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On October 11, in conjunction with Hospice of Marion County’s “Uptown Hoedown” Gala and fundraiser, Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association presented Rep. Charlie Stone (R), Ocala, with a “2018 Hospice Champion Award.” The event took place in Marion County’s Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. …
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…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 10, 2018, /PRNewswire/ — Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association presented Rep. Travis Cummings (R), Orange Park the “2018 Hospice Champion Award” on August 23rd. The “Hospice Champion” Award is granted to those who display dedication to public service in assuring access to…
Tallahassee, Fla.—During the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (FHPCA) fourth quarter Board Meeting at Hilton Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Hope Healthcare President and CEO Samira K. Beckwith presented Senator Denise Grimsley with the Hospice Champion Award. FHPCA recognized Senator Grimsley’s role…
November is Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Month Tallahassee, FL – Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association joins hospice organizations across the state to bring awareness of hospice and palliative care services. Last year, over 130,000 patients received hospice care in Florida….
Tallahassee, FL. – Today Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) President and CEO Paul Ledford made the following statement regarding Hurricane Irma and emergency preparedness efforts: FHPCA President and CEO Paul Ledford said, “Floridians are carefully watching the hurricane…
Tallahassee, Fla.—Today, during the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (FHPCA) third quarter Board Meeting & Retreat at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Legislative Aide Karen Sweeney accepted the Hospice Champion Award on behalf of Florida Representative Gayle Harrell….
Trailblazer Award Recognizes Outstanding Achievement of a State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Alexandria, VA, July 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association received the Trailblazer Award from National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at its annual Council of States…
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association announced the recipient of FHPCA’s research support grant, Opus Care of South Florida. This research project will seek to understand the key factors that influence end-of-life decisions in the Hispanic community including beliefs and…
Orlando, FL. – Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) announced the recipients of the Awards of Excellence in Hospice and Palliative Care at this year’s Forum. The Awards of Excellence program provides a venue for hospice professionals to honor…
Orlando, Fla.—Today, during the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (FHPCA) quarterly Board Meeting in Orlando, the Board presented Liz Dudek with the Outstanding Public Service Award in recognition of decades of dedicated public service and her commitment to assuring…
Seven Songs for a Long Life Director comes to Forum 2017 Dr. Amy Hardie is a internationally award winning documentary film director whose latest film Seven Songs for a Long Life, follows five patients in a large Scottish hospice….