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Holy Name Hospice Hosts "End-Of-Life Doula" Presentation

July 29, 2015

Hospice Program Seeks Compassionate Volunteers for Training Program

Holy Name Medical Center's hospice program will host an informational presentation on the topic of "End-of-Life Doula" on August 17, 2015, from 6:30PM - 8:00PM in Marian Conference Room #3. The speaker will be Henry Fersko-Weiss.

People with a terminal illness, their loved ones and caregivers often feel isolated and fearful of what is to come. A hospice doula, also known as an end-of-life doula, provides emotional support and comfort to people who are approaching their final days and hours. They provide a compassionate presence to a dying person and his or her caregivers.

Holy Name Hospice is offering a training program for volunteers in End-of-Life Doula in collaboration with Mr. Fersko-Weiss, who has more than ten years' experience heading doula volunteer programs. Training will begin on September 25th at Holy Name Medical Center. The informational presentation is an opportunity for potential volunteers to learn more about this free training program and to register.

For additional information or to participate in this meaningful experience, call Jamie Anderson (201-783-8870 ext. 311) the hospice program's Volunteer Coordinator or email prospectivedoulas@holyname.org.