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"Nonprofit quality care for the terminally ill for over 15 years."
We understand the special needs--medical, physical, psychological, financial, family, spiritual--of those facing death, and offer a comprehensive program of care and support for them and the people who care about them. Our team includes physicians, nurses, nurse aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers. Hospice Care helps enable people of all ages, religions, lifestyles, backgrounds and economic classes to achieve closure in their lives with comfort and dignity. The mission of Hospice Care of Broward County, Inc. is to provide quality hospice care for residents of Broward County diagnosed with a life limiting illness and supportive care to their families and significant others regardless of ability to pay.
Now to serve Dade County as well! Hospice Care of Broward County, Inc., has been approved to expand its services into Dade County as of January 1, 1998, which will be accomplished through its newly created affiliate, Hospice Care in Dade County, Inc. Hospice Care of Broward County, Inc. is fully accredited by The National Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Hospice Philosophy and Basic Information Hospice Care and The Primary Physician Volunteers Camp Coral 
- A Special Camp For Grieving Children Bougainvilla - Hospice's own Residence for Folks without Resources A.C.E.S. - AIDS Counseling Education and Services Helping Us Help Others--Keeping Hospice Going with a Donation JCAHO Accreditation Hospice Regatta '97 - Special Event Links to Other Sites of Interest Hospice Care of Broward County For Referrals, Admissions, & Information call: (954) 467-7423 in Broward or (800) 372-1757 in Dade
You may e-mail Hospice Care of Broward County or Hospice Care in Dade at hospice@safari.net
ANGEL NETWORK Our mission at Edmarc Hospice for Children is to serve families with children who have a life-threatening illness. We understand that just as a sick child bears a special burden, so do the parents and siblings. We are dedicated to helping every member of the family -- through home health care, hospice, and bereavement support. 
HISTORY OF EDMARC HOSPICE FOR CHILDREN In 1978 Dr. and Mrs. Allen Hogge of Suffolk, Virginia searched for supportive services for their terminally ill son, Marcus. There to help them was the Suffolk Presbyterian Church and its minister, Reverend Edward Page, himself terminally ill with cancer. Together they found ways to provide hospice services to children in their community. Ed Page died shortly after start-up funding from the Presbyterian Church was acquired. Later that year, Marcus died peacefully at home. Edmarc is named in memory of these two special people.
Marcus Hogge Reverend Edward Page
Canada NewsWire Attention News Editors/Health Reporters:
FIRST EVER HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE SUMMIT IN CANADA PUBLIC AWARENESS AND DISCUSSION ABOUT ETHICAL QUESTIONS - TWO ISSUES IDENTIFIED FOR ACTION MISSISSAUGA, Ont., Nov. 10 /CNW/ - Public awareness and discussions about ethical issues such as euthanasia were among actions identified to move the hospice and palliative care movement forward, at the first ever Hospice/Palliative Care Summit in Canada. More than 60 delegates from across Canada joined forces this weekend to examine the current state of hospice and palliative care. ``Demand for hospice and palliative care is growing rapidly,'' says Linda Lysne, Executive Director, Canadian Palliative Care Association. ``We want, and need to see hospice and palliative care gain more prominence in our healthcare system. The action plans developed this weekend will further our cause." During the working sessions, delegates developed seven aggressive action plans to improve access to quality hospice and palliative care in Canada.
The seven action plans are:
-1- Development of a comprehensive program to influence public awareness, policy development and funding; -2- Maintain and enhance the quality of hospice/palliative care by enacting consistent standards, increasing the number of certification programs and incorporating palliative care into educational programs; -3- Clarify and articulate a common, single vision for hospice/palliative care in Canada; -4- Engage in, and enrich the debate, on ethical issues related to end of life; -5- Develop models to facilitate seamless care among the wide range of community services; -6- Provide support and education opportunities for caregivers; -7- Increase public and professional education Hospice and palliative care are very significant, but often unrecognized forms of healthcare. They integrate practical, emotional, spiritual and medical support for terminally-ill patients and their caregivers. As healthcare and social services are restructured, the need for hospice and palliative care is growing rapidly. Today nearly three million Canadians care for someone with a long term health problem. In the next 10 years, the number of Canadians 65 and over is expected to increase by almost 20 per cent. However, awareness of hospice and palliative care is low. In a recent survey, only half of Canadians had heard of hospice care and only 30 per cent could define it as care for someone with a terminal illness. Participants at the summit represented a diverse group of stakeholders including consumers, volunteers, associations, health professionals, government and champions of the cause. The three day conference was funded by The Glaxo Wellcome Foundation. Glaxo Wellcome is a Canadian leader in the research and development of new medicines. In January 1997, employees of Glaxo Wellcome selected hospice/palliative care as their charitable cause. A list of conference spokespeople is attached.
Hospice and Palliative Care Spokespeople: The following individuals are available for media interviews;
For further information: Tara Addis/Janet Ko, Glaxo Wellcome, (905) 819-3000 Dan Bobbie/Kimberley Carkner, DBA Communications, (416) 591-7783 GLAXO
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