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

May 28, 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 June 15, 2015, from 6:30 – 8:00PM in Marian Conference Room #5. The speaker will be Henry Fersko-Weiss. This informational presentation will also be held on June 22 and June 29.

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 July 8th at Holy Name Medical Center. 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 (201-783-8870 ext. 311) the hospice program’s Volunteer Coordinator or email prospectivedoulas@holyname.org.