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

i>Hospice Program seeks compassionate volunteers for training program

February 4, 2015

Holy Name Medical Center's hospice program will host an informational presentation on the topic of "End-of-Life Doula" on February 11 from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Marian Conference Room #2. The speaker will be
Henry Fersko-Weiss.

An End-of-Life Doula offers compassionate presence, knowing support, caring touch and respite for a dying person and his or her caregivers. Mr. Fersko-Weiss has more than ten years' experience heading Doula volunteer programs.

Holy Name Hospice is offering a training program for volunteers in End-of-Life Doula in collaboration with Mr. Fersko-Weiss. Training will begin on March 27. The informational presentation is an opportunity for potential volunteers to learn more about the free training program and to register.

For additional information or to participate in this meaningful experience, call Jamie Anderson (551) 404-8446, the hospice program's Volunteer Coordinator.