November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month |
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The month of November is a time to recognize the extraordinary care that East End Hospice offers to patients and their families who are faced with life's final stage. EEH unites with over 3,000 hospice programs across the nation to promote community awareness about the choices in end-of-life care.
East End Hospice improves lives across Eastern Long Island through expert care, comfort, and compassion for terminally ill patients and their families. Our nurses, aides, social workers, volunteers, and staff care for more than 700 patients; support caregivers, family, and friends, during and after the end-of-life journey; and provide grief and bereavement services to more than 250 community members each year, covering 250 square miles across the East End.
2021 was a banner year of milestones at EEH, including:
- 30 years as the region's leading hospice provider
- 25 years of Camp Good Grief
- 25 years of brisk sales and funds raised at the EEH Thrift Shop
- 5 years operating the Kanas Center for Hospice Care, the East End's only dedicated hospice facility
- Newly-renamed Zinberg Family Bereavement Center
Our strong foundation and history of providing hospice services on the East End propels us forward as we care for the increasing number of people in our region living with a terminal illness and respond to the unprecedented need for grief and bereavement counseling in our community. We've built our reputation on expert, compassionate care that puts patients and their loved ones first. Our commitment to our patients and their families, as well as to those grieving, drives everything we do.
November is also time for thanks and appreciation. We are thankful for the commitment of our Board of Directors and staff, the dedication of our volunteers, and the continued generosity of our community that will drive our activity forward as we meet the expanding need for quality, compassionate end-of-life care on the East End.
East End Hospice is proud to serve this community. Community support is vital to meeting our goals.
Please join us in celebrating November as National Hospice Month and help us celebrate by educating yourself and your community about the decisions one deals with when faced with a terminal illness in the family. Learn about choices in end-of-life care before you and your family are faced with making one of life's most challenging decisions.
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Students Show Compassion with Care Cards
Last month, the students at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Regional Catholic School in Center Moriches learned about hospice and bereavement care from Jeannie Behrens, LCSW-R, EEH Adult Bereavement Coordinator.
The children later that afternoon created "Care Cards" to be given to our patients at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care.
"This lovely presentation moved the students," stated Kathleen Diesing, OLQA teacher. "I think it planted the seed to consider how they can show small acts of kindness and dignity to all people."
The care cards will be given out this month to our patients and their families. We are grateful to these students for their compassion.
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East End Hospice Presents the Third Annual Jackie Peckoff Memorial Lecture
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
11am – 12pm
Via Zoom; log-in information to follow
"Losing Our Dignity: How Secularized Medicine is Undermining Fundamental Human Equality" *
Charles C. Camosy, PhD, Professor, Author
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The Jackie Peckoff Memorial Lecture Series is made possible by the generous support of Marianne Gelber, MSN, ACHPN in loving memory of her friend, Jackie.
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent official policy or position of East End Hospice.
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Hope for the Holidays...
Join us for this virtual bereavement program
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
5-6:30pm via Zoom
The holiday season is a special time of year to spend with the people you love and can be especially painful if you have recently lost a loved one. While it may be difficult, it’s important to remember that the holidays can still be a time of celebration, even through grief. This program will explore meaningful ways to ease your anticipated grief and heartache during the holidays.
Registration is required.
Event will be held on Zoom platform.
Instructions and zoom link will be given after registration.
If you are interested in participating or would like more information: please contact Nicole Lecuit, 631.288.1546 ext. 208 or nlecuit@eeh.org.
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Ongoing Bereavement Support Groups for Adults, Teens, and Children |
The Zinberg Family Bereavement Care team is currently offering the following Fall bereavement groups:
For Adults: Loss of a Spouse, Loss of a Parent or Sibling, Loss of a Child and General Bereavement Support Groups; via Zoom and Equine Therapy in person.
For Teens/Children: Ongoing In-person, 7-week Support Groups. Masks are required as per NYS and CDC guidelines.
For more information or registration, contact Jean Behrens, LCSW-R at 631.288.1546 ext.208 or jbehrens@eeh.org for adult groups or Angela Byrns LCSW at 631.288.1546 ext.209 or abyrns@eeh.org for children's and teen groups.
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Upcoming Tree of Lights Memorial Services |
The Tree of Lights Memorial Service is an outdoor occasion that honors the memory of friends and family members with prayers from local clergy, spoken remembrances, and music. In addition, the loved ones' names submitted will be read during the service at the location specified. Services will be held:
Saturday, December 4 at 2:30 pm at the Shelter Island Public Library
Sunday, December 5 at 2:30 pm
- Village Green of Cutchogue - Main Road Cutchogue
- Gazebo at the Westhampton Beach Village Green-Corner of Mill Rd and Main Street.
- Gazebo at Herrick Park - Newtown Lane, East Hampton
We invite you to dedicate an ornament on the tree in memory of someone you love. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will take place virtually. Registration is required. To register or donate, call the Development Office at 631-288-7080 or click here.
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*According to EEH 2020 census data. |
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EAST END HOSPICE P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 eeh.org
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