Montgomery Hospice News
Previous events, articles and photographs
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2008
Thank you to all who helped with the Polar Fleece Comfort Shawl & Scarf Project.
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2007 Tree of Lights
The annual Montgomery Hospice Tree of Lights was held on December 10 at
Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Regional Park. After the tree was lit with the memorial
lights, families and friends walked through the Festival of the Lights and then went inside
for hot cider and cookies.
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Pictures from Tree of Lights
Successful JCAHO Recertification
Surveyors from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations visited Montgomery Hospice and Casey House from November 19 - 21, 2007. The surveyors were pleased with the work being done at Montgomery Hospice, and with very minor recommendations, recertified us for another 3 years.
Elaine Tiller wins award
Elaine Tiller, head of the Bereavement Care team at Montgomery Hospice, was awarded the "You Make a Difference" award on November 7, 2007. The award, given by the Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland, is designed to "honor those special individuals that have contributed to the success of hospice & palliative care programs throughout the state." At the award dinner, Elaine's career was described, which started with her work at the Hospice of Northern Virginia in 1981 and continues today with the comprehensive bereavement program that she oversees at Montgomery Hospice. Her team provides direct services to Montgomery County community members, and Elaine also provides education to professionals in the community. According to her co-workers who nominated her for this award, Elaine "is a caring and committed professional truly deserving of the 'You Make a Difference' Award, and we at Montgomery Hospice are privileged to know her."
Montgomery Hospice Conference Held
On November 5, 2007, over 135 professionals and family members attended Montgomery Hospice's
conference "What Can I Say or Do?": Tools to Help Grieving Children. Attendees had the opportunity
to participate in this bereavement education event and learn how to help children who are grieving.
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Thank you to our Benefactors
Bereavement Care Program Working with Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
In 2007, Montgomery Hospice counselors and chaplains worked with the Montgomery County's
Pre-Release and Reentry Program to provide information and workshops on loss.
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"Hits For Hospice" Award winner
In November 2007, Ann Mitchell, President & CEO of Montgomery Hospice, was notified by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) that Hans Falkenhan had been chosen as the university winner of the 2007 Outstanding Youth Fundraiser Award. He was honored for his "Hits for Hospice" fundraising campaign implemented while he was a student at Towson University. The campaign was a personal tribute from Hans for his father, Frank Falkenhan, who died in Montgomery Hospice's care in 2000. According to the AFP, "Hans has shown an amazing level of commitment to honoring his father by raising funds for Montgomery Hospice." Thank you to Hans and AFP for their support of Montgomery Hospice.
Fun and Sun at the Duck Race
Over 600 community members enjoyed a sunny September day in 2007 while attending the
annual Duck Race and Festival. This year, 8,000 ducks were "adopted" and nearly $50,000
was raised to support Hospice at Home, Casey House and Bereavement Care.
Thanks to all for coming out and supporting Montgomery Hospice!
Pictures from the Duck Race.
Community Partnership Award
In May 2007, Adventist HealthCare of Rockville awarded Community Partnership Awards to six organizations that provide service to the community. Montgomery Hospice is proud to have received the Community Partnership Award and looks forward to more work with Adventist HealthCare.
