[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 155 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHELPS HOSPICE

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 2003

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Phelps Hospice and to congratulate it on its 20th anniversary. Since 
1983, Phelps Hospice has provided end of life care and comfort 
throughout Westchester County, NY, helping to relieve the physical, 
emotional, and spiritual pain of more than 2,000 patients and their 
loved ones.
  An essential element of this care is the personalized service that 
Phelps Hospice provides to meet the unique needs of each patient and 
his or her loved ones. Working with the patient's primary care 
physician, Phelps Hospice develops a plan of care that matches the 
family's needs with the abilities of its medical director, nurses, 
social workers, home health aids, spiritual counselors, psychologists, 
nutritionists, volunteers, therapists, and bereavement counselors.
  Through support groups and memorial services, Phelps Hospice has 
offered bereavement counseling for the families of hospice patients, as 
well as for members of the community.
  In addition, since 2002, Phelps Hospice has provided complementary 
care consisting of massage, music, pet and art therapy, making it one 
of the first hospices in Westchester County to incorporate 
complementary care into its list of services.
  To aid in the care of patients, Phelps Hospice has trained hundreds 
of selfless volunteers in the past 20 years.
  And, of course, the numerous services offered by Phelps Hospice are 
provided to all patients regardless of race, religion, color, national 
origin, sex, disability, age, sexual preference, or ability to pay.
  I am honored to have this opportunity to congratulate Phelps Hospice 
on its 20th anniversary. Westchester County is undoubtedly a better 
place thanks to the tireless work of its staff and volunteers. I wish 
them the best of luck in the next 20 years--and more--of service to our 
community.

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