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Hospice of St. Francis, Inc.
THIRD ANNUAL "FALL SENIOR HEALTH FAIR"
Titusville, FL – North Brevard Association of Health Services (NBAMS) will be hosting its third annual "Fall Senior Health Fair" on Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hospice of St. Francis located at 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville 32780 (corner of SR405 and Grissom Parkway). Admission is free, parking is free and the public is welcome to attend.
This free event presents a wide array of services and products with more than 30 senior-focused vendors providing free health screenings, information and giveaways. Each attendee registered at the health fair will enjoy a free continental breakfast, entertainment, meeting pet therapy animals and will be eligible for a chance to win one of many door prizes. For additional information on the health fair and its offerings, please call 321-890-7693.
North Brevard Association of Health Services is a networking organization of professionals in the health services industry, which meets monthly and focuses on education and networking. It was established in an effort to increase awareness of north county community providers, thereby improving services available to the community.
PHILOSOPHY
Hospice is a concept of care, not a place. Hospice provides support and care for persons in the last phases of incurable disease so that they may live as fully and as comfortably as possible. Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life.
The Principles of Hospice Care are:
- Palliative care (care which enhances comfort and improves quality of life) to all terminally ill persons with less than six months prognosis.
- Concern for the patient and family as the unit of care.
- Management of care by an experienced team of clinical professionals.
- Full range of supportive care.
- Bereavement follow-up.
- A holistic approach that includes the physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual components of a human being.
Hospice of St. Francis, Inc.
In early 1977, Emilie Sasko, R.N. received a calling to develop a hospice in north Brevard. Due to her dedication, on November 28, 1977 Hospice of St. Francis, Inc. (HOSF) was incorporated as a not-for-profit, volunteer organization. HOSF was the second hospice offering these services in the state of Florida.
During 1990, HOSF transitioned from this all volunteer agency to an agency with a paid professional staff and strong auxiliary support from community volunteers. Professional staff consists of registered nurses, social workers, home health aides, spiritual and bereavement counselors and the services of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and dietary consultations.
HOSF serves all of Brevard county and is located at 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville Florida 32780. We can be reached at: 321-269-4240; fax: 321-269-5428
Hospice of St. Francis (HOSF) was established in Brevard County in 1977. HOSF is a local, non-sectarian, non-profit organization that serves the needs of terminally ill patients and their loved ones. In addition to caring for the terminally ill and providing the Caregiver Education and Resource Program, HOSF offers adult grief support groups, memorial services, individual pastoral counseling and child grief support through the North Star Program. All programs are provided free of charge to all Brevard County residents. For more information on these programs and hospice services, please call 321-269-4240/toll free 866-269-4240 or check our website at www.hospiceofstfrancis.com.
12/22/98.
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