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Hospice of St. Francis, Inc.
A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
Men of all ages are invited to attend a “Celebration of Freedom” on Monday, December 7, 2009. This special event for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day will be held at Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville, FL. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., special guest speaker, Colonel Danny McKnight, will share his thoughts and reflections on freedom.
The celebration is free for Brevard County men of all ages and will include a tour of the warbird museum. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded. Please RSVP to 321-267-8751, as seating is limited. The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum is located at the Titusville – Cocoa Airport, 6600 Tico Rd., Titusville, FL 32780 (US 1 just south of SR 405).
“Celebration of Freedom” is sponsored by Benton House of Titusville, Hospice of St., Francis, North Brevard Funeral Home/Oaklawn Memorial Gardens and Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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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