- March 13, 2012
Second Wind
Cathy Thomas from the American Cancer Society will be the guest speaker. - March 26, 2012
Smithsburg Middle School Music Department Benefit Concert
The Smithsburg Middle School Music Department is holding a Benefit Concert on March 26th and they have chosen Hospice of Washington County to receive the proceeds from the concert! - April 01, 2012
Kass Scholarship Deadline - April 10, 2012
Second Wind
Jeri Lynch from Donate Life will be the guest speaker. - April 21, 2012
HWC 5K Walk/Run
"Hospice was very involved even though it was for only 10 days. The called me at home in the evening to give me emotional support. They stayed for many hours at the assisted living facility after Dad died to provide support. They attended the funeral. They provided equipment, hospital bed, and walker very quickly. They came out to meet the family within hours of the first phone call. They offered me assistance after dad died. They were wonderful!"
Coast Hospice
Hospice of Washington County – Providing Hospice Care in Washington County and Supporting Hospice Care A World Away
In 2009, through the Foundation for Hospices in sub-Saharan Africa partnering initiate, Hospice of Washington County and Coast Hospice were partnered. This partnership allows us to help those less fortunate than us by providing support, financial assistance and technical assistance.
About Coast Hospice “Bringing peace into their days”
Located in Mombasa, Kenya, Coast Hospice serves the residents of the coast region by providing palliative care for the terminally ill. Coast Hospice, a registered charity, began operations in August 2001. Their work involves operating an outpatient facility, visiting patients both in hospitals and in their homes within the Coast Province. Over 95% of the patients cared for by Coast Hospice are the poorest of the poor.
Prior to August 2001 the Coast Province lacked these essential services hence compelling some terminally ill patients to travel to Nairobi in search of medical care. Many of these patients were unable to get treatment earlier due to financial constraints. In this regard, a small group of volunteers agreed to look into modalities aimed at establishing a hospice complete with a palliative care team.
The primary aim of Coast Hospice is:
• To provide palliative care for the terminally ill in the Coast Province region through out-patient, home-based and day-care services.
• To counsel, support and train the families of the terminally ill patients on how to care for the patient in a home setting, which is familiar and comforting.
• To promote the training/educational programs in palliative care for health care professionals, health care workers and other volunteers working in the Coast Province.
Since its inception, Coast Hospice has been able to provide care to hundreds of patients. On average the Hospice attends to 25 patients every week through the out-patient services and 6 patients through home visits.
Coast Hospice depends on donations from individuals and corporate organizations in order to reach numerous patients who would otherwise have nowhere else to turn.
Your Designated Gift Can Help
By choosing Coast Hospice on the donation information page, your gift will be used to support the programs and services provided to patients and their families in Mombasa, Kenya.
To speak to a staff person directly about this special partnership, please contact our development director, Cheryl Brown at 301-791-6360 or e-mail her at cabrown@hospiceofwc.org. To get more information about Coast Hospice please visit thier website: www.coasthospice.or.ke
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