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News From National Hospice Foundation A Little Goes a Long Way NHF Profiles Donor Robert Clarke It is clear that Bob Clarke, a longtime supporter of the National Hospice Foundation and NHPCO's international affiliate, Global Partners in Care, believes in the mission and vision of both organizations. In addition to giving monetarily to each for many years, he has traveled to Africa multiple times and has witnessed first-hand what a little support can do to help those who have limited access to resources. Bob's introduction to hospice came at a young age. His father, a physician, would make house calls to patients, some who were Bob's family has taken several trips to Africa. experiencing endof-life challenges. Bob would accompany his father on these trips and learned very quickly how important hospice support is to the patient and the family. His interest in Africa originated from his children's involvement in humanitarian efforts in Kenya and Namibia. Since the scholarship's start in 2011, 33 clinicians (nurses and social workers) from Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Malawi and Cameroon have benefited through formal training and/or attending conferences to enhance their knowledge and skills in hospice care. READ MORE... A Night to Remember! Attendees of NHF Gala have opportunity to honor retiring NHPCO President & CEO, J. Donald Schumacher. The National Hospice Foundation Gala was held Friday, April 22nd at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The theme this year was "Moments of Life" - a fitting tribute to honor the many special and successful moments retiring NHPCO President & CEO, J. Donald Schumacher has had during his career in hospice care. Over 400 guests attended the event and approximately $330,000 was raised to support the various programs of NHF. The live appeal, which benefited the "Moments of Life: Made Possible by Hospice" public awareness campaign netted $60,000. READ MORE... NHF Global Scholarship Challenge Give today and double your impact! As part of our mission to expand the availability of hospice and palliative care in Africa and globally, NHPCO affiliate Global Partners in Care has a special scholarship program to further the knowledge and skill of African nurses and social workers in the provision of palliative care. 42 NHPCO NewsLine | Summer 2016 There were plenty of laughs, some tears, and a lot of dancing at this year's event! Below are a few photos that captured some great moments. READ MORE... This was a special evening and opportunity to honor J. Donald Schumacher. http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_summer2016.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_summer2016.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_summer2016.pdf

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NHPCO NewsLine Summer 2016

The Intensives (display ad)
Table of Contents
Optum (display ad)
A Message From Don
Resources to Help You be Involved
Policy Tools Links
2016 Virtual Conference (display ad)
Beyond Congress: Regulatory Advocacy
Simione Healthy Business Solutions (display ad)
Interprofessional Webinar Series (display ad)
NHPCO Process Maps in Marketplace (display ad)
Hospice Action Network Board
Fostering Positive Media Relationships
Thoughts from the Board Chair
Consolo (display ad)
Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund (display ad)
Sarah Lawrence College EOL Care (display ad)
New Strategic Opportunities for Hospice, Part 2
NHPCO Edge Workshops (display ad)
The Intensives is Unveiled
Virtual Conference 2016 Plenary Speakers
Proposed FY2017 Hospice Wage Index
Hill Briefing on EOL Care and Diversity
Palliative Care Resource Series
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day
Schumacher Receives Award
MLC 2016 Thanks to Supporters
Member News
News from National Hospice Foundation
NHF Gala Thank You
NHF Lighthouse of Hope (display ad)
News from Global Partners in Care
Marketplace Resources (display ad)
Links to Helpful Resources

NHPCO NewsLine Summer 2016