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Education and Resources
UHR's
Touching Lives Magazine
Welcome to the first issue of
Touching Lives Magazine.
The purpose of this publication is to explain in depth
why hospice care can be so valuable.
We hope you find the magazine both uplifting and
informative. Look for the magazine in healthcare
settings, faith communities and other community hubs.
FREE copies are available
-- just call Mimi
Hoffman, UHR's Community Liaison at 845-634-4974 or
email her at
mhoffman@hospiceofrockland.org for more information.
Looking Forward Magazine
General
Educational Support
United Hospice of Rockland offers educational support to the
community via:
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Volunteer
Training Program - is an extensive 24 hour program
that meets one night a week (three hours per night) for
8 weeks. Topics included in the program are:
hospice philosophy and mission, advance directives,
communication and listening skills, fundamentals of
caregiving, grief and bereavement. For UHR's next
volunteer training program, please see
calendar of events.
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Continuing Education Programs - are offered to
healthcare professionals on topics such as: Advance
Directives, Pain Management, Principles of Hospice and
Palliative Care, Care of the Dying and miscellaneous
other topics. The concept that a serious illness is an
opportunity to provide compassionate care in accordance
with the patient’s wishes was the theme in these
programs.
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Speakers'
Bureau - is a group of individuals specially trained
in the area of end-of-life issues who are committed to
providing quality community education. They are
dedicated to providing an interesting, informative and
thought-provoking program for your organization, and
will work with you to develop a presentation that meets
the needs of your group.
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UHR
Newsletter – A bi-annual publication, is sent to
approximately 9,000 households and businesses in our
community. In addition to containing helpful
information about our programs and services, it also
includes ways to get involved or support our work in the
community.
Resources
Helpful resources
for your information:
United Hospice of
Rockland’s Newsletter
Spring/Summer
2010
Fall/Winter 2009
Spring/Summer 2009
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