World Hospice and Palliative Care Day - United States

October 11, 2008 is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. The theme this year is "Hospice and Palliative Care: a Human Right". How will you celebrate?

I'll be celebrating by doing what I love - admitting patient to the local hospice agency I work for. Okay, that probably doesn't sound like much of a celebration but I'm scheduled to work so that's what I'll do. I will, however, make sure to open a good bottle of wine when I get home (woo hoo!).

This week I'll be posting events that are taking place around the world in celebration of the big day. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to show your support of palliative care and hospice by attending one.

World Day Event to Focus on Hospice and Palliative Care as a Human Right

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the George Washington University's Public Health Student Association, along with the Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa and the National Hospice Foundation, are hosting a film, discussion, and reception on October 8 in honor of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2008.

Where: George Washington University's Jack Morton Auditorium
Media and Public Affairs Building
805 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC

RSVP/Info: Ms. Funmi Adesanya fadesanya@fhssa.org or call 703-647-6684.