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Friday June 22nd, 2012

Summer Circular 2012

Hospice Hope Classic and Hoedown, Listening to a Life, A Message from the CEO, Letter to the Editor, Utilization of Hospice Care in Davie County, Test your HPCC Knowledge, Introducing The Hospice Foundation, Sanctuary, Philanthropic spirits, Hospice Hope Run - Love was in the Air, Breathtaking Scenery Enjoyed by Paddlers. Click here to read.
Thursday June 21st, 2012

Circular Spring 2012

The Spring 2012 Circular Issue contains: Run to Honor, Run to Remember, Taking Valentine's Day to Heart in Stokes County, A Message from the CEO, Got Plans?, A Drawing for a Chance to Win, 2012 Board Members, Volunteers - The Very Heart of Hospice, and more. Click here to read Circular.
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Saturday May 19th, 2012

23rd Annual Camp Carousel for Children, Teens and Adults

July 22 – 26, 2013 Camp Carousel is a bereavement retreat for children and teens (rising 1st- 12th graders) and adults who are grieving a death-related loss.  Campers will find support through small group grief sessions that provide them with a natural outlet for expression of feelings and healthy coping skills. Special experiences include: creative play, art therapy, expressive movement, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and more! Camp Carousel is open to the community. 
Wednesday May 2nd, 2012

What does "generic" really mean?

This year many popular brand-name drugs will become available in generic form. Are they as good? The Food and Drug Administration approves both brand-name and generic drugs. The two medicines are identical in active ingredient(s), strength, quality, safety, and how they work; required lab testing to prove they are absorbed 80% - 125% as well as the original (the average tends to be 96% - 104%); manufacturing standards that ensure consistency and purity. Brand-name and generic drugs are different in