National Bike Month in May features Bike to Work Day

Citizens and racers enjoying cycling in May May is National Bike Month, and Friday, May 18, is Bike to Work Day. Even if you're not planning to commute to work on the 18th, now is a good time to check your bike and make sure it's in operational order if you've been slow to get back on the road or trails.

Reaffirming Hospice through a New National Campaign Announced by NHPCO

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has contracted with Hill + Knowlton Strategies to develop and launch a "Reaffirming Hospice Campaign." This national campaign will reinforce the vital importance and quality of hospice to policy makers, healthcare professionals, and baby boomers.

Island Sailors Show Their Mettle In Hospice Regatta Championships

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Three Mount Desert Island sailors finished among the top eight crews at the Hospice Regattas National Championships raced in St. Petersburg, Fla., late last month. Southwest Harbor skipper Jim Fernald and his crew Ryan Donahue, also of Southwest Harbor, and Larry Hudgens of Bass Harbor spent three days racing Ideal 18 and 23-foot Sonar Sloops over the weekend of April 20-22 ...

Hospice of Santa Barbara Honors its Volunteers During National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) wishes to thank its more than 130 volunteers who have provided countless hours of service to the clients, patients and families served by HSB over the years.

Nurses week held

Hospice Care of South Carolina joined the American Nurses Association in celebrating Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring, as part of National Nurses Week, which was held May 6-12, every year. The purpose of the weeklong celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the American people. read more