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Hospice experts advocate for early admission to hospice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org “Former President Jimmy Carter’s months-long time in hospice has helped tens of millions of Americans realize that hospice isn’t a brink-of-death service, that it helps patients and families focus on quality of life and not just length of life,” observed Hospice of Washington County CEO Sara McKay.

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Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund Taking Applications

Applications for the 2024 Frederic H. Kass, III, M.D., Endowed Scholarship Fund are now available. Dr. Kass is one of the founders of Hospice of Washington County, Inc. (HWC), which began in 1980 and has cared for our community for 40 years.  

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Sara McKay Named Chief Executive Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org

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WINTER 2023 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!

The Hospice of Washington County 2023 Winter Newsletter is out now! This newsletter includes JR Mellott’s Patient Story, a word from our CEO and Bereavement Team, a Sim Lab update, recaps on Summer Events, our employee and volunteer spotlights, and more!  You can read it online HERE!

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Doey’s House Lights For Love Event and Memory Walk this Sunday

Thank you for supporting Hospice of Washington County's 2023 "Lights for Love & Memorial Walk". We are honored to offer this opportunity for individuals to remember their loved ones during this holiday season. Your gift will support our Benevolence Fund which provides basic emergency needs and comfort items to the patients served by Hospice of Washington County Inc. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, December 3rd, at Doey's House located at 1137 Caring Pathway Lane Hagerstown, MD...

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Hospice of Washington County brings advanced skills laboratory to Hagerstown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org

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Mason Dixon Region Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Raises Funds For Doey’s House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org

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The 2023 Frederic H. Kass III, MD Scholarship Recipients Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org Four students pursuing careers in the healthcare field were recently named as the recipients of the 2023 Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund. Dr. Frederic Kass is one of the founders of Hospice of Washington County, Inc. (HWC). The organization has served the community for over 40 years. 

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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2023 – Support Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org Hospice of Washington County Hosts International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2023 – Support Workshop

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