Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice staff to be honored at June state conference.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: May 19, 2015
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
Offices in Newton NJ & Milford PA.
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org



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Stephanie Bootsma, MSW, LSW; Dawn Kern, RN; and Mario Spadaro, Chaplain.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice staff to be honored at June state conference.

Newton-May 19, 2015-Three Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice personnel are going to be awarded honors at the New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s annual conference. Stephanie Bootsma, MSW, LSW, Social Worker of the Year, Dawn Kern, RN, Nurse of the Year, and Mario Spadaro, Chaplain of the Year will be recognized at the June 4th Spirit of Hospice Awards Dinner held at the Pacific Concord Hotel, Eatontown, NJ.

Stephanie Bootsma, MSW, LSW, of Wantage, NJ is a medical social worker with a specialty study in Geriatrics. Throughout eight years with Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice she has helped over 1000 patients and their loved ones by assessing and supporting each situation giving the attention and uniqueness it deserves. She is the organization’s resident expert on Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease having spent more than 16 years working with those affected by these challenging illnesses. “To see her engage a patient “where she’s at”, even when that patient is traveling back in time 50 years, will literally bring tears to your eyes.” observed Marlina Schetting, MSW, LCSW, CT Hospice Administrator.

Dawn Kern, RN, of Oxford, NJ, a nurse with Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice since 2008, primarily works with patients in Warren County, NJ. She has been identified as exceling in the full spectrum of the hospice model of care, for in addition to symptom management, she has shown deep consideration for the emotional, physical, and spiritual suffering of both her patient and their family members. Cynthia D. Starr, MD who held a private hematology/oncology practice since 1985 stated, “ I have not often been privileged to work with and know someone as qualified as Dawn. She deserved recognition for her contributions and dedication to Hospice and its philosophy of compassion and caring for all patients.”

Mario Spadaro, Chaplain, of Hackettstown, NJ has served hospice patients and their families as chaplain with kindness and commitment for fourteen years. Instilling a sense of peace during what are stressful times has been his strength, combined with a desire to bridge any language or cultural gaps according to those who have worked by his side. The hospice staff has reported that he brings this same sense of spiritually to them without interfering with individual religious beliefs or practices. He also serves as a volunteer chaplain for local hospitals when called upon. Sue Morrow, hospice volunteer coordinator, labeled Mario, “as our ‘go to chaplain’ and the person we call on when we need a vigil started, a volunteer class covered, or a memorial service or funeral conducted. Mario is funny and down to earth”!

Bootsma, Kern, and Spadaro, are among seventeen recipients of various honors that will be awarded that evening. “I am very pleased that these outstanding team members have been elected by their peers in the state as Award winners.   As long time staff members of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice their expertise, caring and dedication have helped so many patients and families live through final journeys with peace and comfort” stated Cecelia T. Clayton, Executive Director, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and the 2012 recipient of the NJHPCO Director of the Year Award.

 For more information about the event visit www.njhospice.org or email info@njhospice.org. You may also call 908-233-0060.
The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Serving Sussex and Warren Counties NJ and Northeast PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services at either office; Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 104 Bennett Ave., Milford, PA. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is an independently owned hospice program and proud to be the preferred hospice provider for Newton Medical Center and area Atlantic Health Care System. The award winning Home for Hospice is located in Fredon, NJ. For hospice programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org. Facebook.com/KarenAnnQuinlanHospice.org.

Karen Ann Quinlan Charitable Foundation Announces New Member

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Business section

DATE: May 22, 2015
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
Offices in Newton NJ & Milford PA.
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

KAREN ANN QUINLAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER

Newton – May 22, 2015 -Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Co-Founder and President of the Karen Ann Quinlan Charitable Foundation Julia Quinlan announced Kirsten Marino of Franklin has been appointed to the Karen Ann Quinlan Charitable Foundation Board of Directors effective immediately.

Ms. Marino currently is a Vice President of Business Development with Sussex Bank responsible for increasing and maintaining client growth and relationships throughout NJ and NY. Kirsten has expanded her association building to include both state and regional leaders and organizations who are working to support and assist our community and those in need including NJCBW, DASI, March of Dimes, NJSF.SCARC, and JDRF.

“My appointment to the Charitable Board of Hospice is a great honor. I have always admired Julia Quinlan’s incredible strength of purpose and am delighted to be able to serve with her and the other very talented Board members.” stated Marino.

Marino has held numerous Securities licenses including her Series 7, 6, 63, 65 and Life and Variable Annuities licenses and is also a certified Yoga instructor. She currently serves as President of the Board of Trustees for DASI (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Intervention Services Inc.). Marino is the recipient of the TWIN Award (Tribute to Women in Industry), the WOW Star Award for Community Involvement 2011, and the “Full Circle” Award from DASI. She has also performed as treasurer of the Franklin Police Citizen’s Advisory Committee and Franklin Recreation Commission. She is a current Board member for the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women, a current member of the Franklin Economic Development Commission, and a current volunteer for the Franklin Recreation Commission.

Ms. Marino lives in Franklin with her husband Anthony Marino.

Living with Grief Series held this April

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FOR PIKE DISPATCH MEDICAL DIRECTORY:

DATE: February 27, 2015
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
Offices in Newton NJ & Milford PA.
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Cecelia T Clayton

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Cecelia T Clayton, MPH Executive Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and grief specialist.

Newton-March 3, 2015–Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, will be the guest lecturer for Living with Grief, a four part series of lectures that explore the normal, natural, and unavoidable reaction to loss through death. Ms. Clayton has been lecturing for nearly 20 years on the topic of Living with Grief. Her Grief series is an original PowerPoint lecture series, which has been presented to hundreds of recipients who have benefited from her insights and reflections on the grief stricken.

The lectures provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the effects grief has on our lives, our loved ones, and our relationships. They are open to anyone who has experienced a loss, who is helping another cope with a loss, or who would just like to learn more about the grieving process.

The series will be held on Tuesday evenings April 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 6-8 pm at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center, 61 Spring Street, 1st Floor (use Trinity Street parking lot and lower entrance) Newton, New Jersey. The series is limited seating with a registration fee of $25.00. To reserve your space, call 973-383-0115 or 800-882-1117 during business hours Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 pm with your credit card, Amex, Visa, MC, or Discover. Or you may send a check to Grief Series, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860. If you have questions or need more information regarding the series you may email Ms. Clayton at cclayton@karenannquinlanhospice.org

Clayton has presented at the Hackettstown Regional Medical Center and has also given lectures at St. Francis DeSales, Vernon, Saint Kateri, Sparta, Newton Medical Center, St. John Vianney, Stockholm, and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, McAfee.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Serving Northwest NJ and Northeast PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services at either office; Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 104 Bennett Ave., Milford, PA. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is an independently owned hospice program and proud to be the preferred hospice provider for Newton Medical Center and our area Atlantic Health Care System. The new Home for Hospice is located in Fredon, NJ. For hospice programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Quinlan Hospice Administrator speaks against NJ Assisted Suicide proposal

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: December 16, 20144
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
Offices in Newton NJ & Milford PA.
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Marlina Schetting

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Marlina Schetting, MSW, LCSW, CT, and Administrator of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

Quinlan Hospice Administrator speaks against NJ Assisted Suicide proposal.

Newton-December 15, 2014— The New Jersey Senate’s Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee met on Monday, December 8th about an assisted suicide bill in a “discussion-only” hearing where only invited guests were allowed to testify. The public was only permitted to submit written testimony.
The bill, known as the “Death with Dignity Act,” has evoked protest and worries from many groups on the substance of the idea that physician assisted suicide is fundamentally immoral and the bill allows for potential abuse. One of the main points of contention is that it does not require medical professionals to be present with those patients when the physician prescribed drugs are administered—leaving such patients vulnerable to having the dose administered for them, potentially against their will, either in the hospital or at home.
Marlina Schetting, MSW, LCSW, CT, Administrator of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and
Chair of NJHPCO’s Committee on Reimbursement and Government Relations was present to offer testimony at the invitation-only discussion on the proposed assisted suicide act.

Schetting’s testimony read, in part:
“Hospice neither hastens nor postpones death. Hospice affirms living…and dying a natural death. Hospice respects patient choice, alleviates pain and suffering and supports patients and their families in their coping with the dying process. Finally, in hospice care, like virtually all aspects of medical care, quality of care is quantified and providers are required to use evidence-based practice and show outcomes.

“When only three in 10 Americans have developed advance directives; New Jersey’s POLST is still newly implemented, and residents continue to die in arenas not of their own choosing, isn’t it time to consider hospice, death education, and advance care planning, rather than relegate end-of-life to a health crisis that culminates with a single, autonomous act? People do not exist in vacuums…A short cut to this process is ill-advised, no matter how well-intentioned, and is neither “dignified” nor “humane” when a better option is present. That better option is hospice care.”

Joining Schetting in speaking against the bill were Dr. Joseph Fennelly and Mishael Azam of the Medical Society of New Jersey and Sister Pat Codey of the Catholic Health Partnership. Janet Colbert, a terminally Ill patient, also spoke to the committee. Speaking on favor of the bill was: Jessica Grennan from Compassion & Choices and Ed Barocas of the ACLU.

It was announced earlier that no vote was to be taken at that hearing. The State Assembly passed the bill some weeks ago with the minimum number of votes needed, and as of this writing second Senate hearing scheduled for December 15th made a recommendation for approval.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Serving Northwest NJ and Northeast PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 104 Bennett Ave., Milford, PA. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is an independently owned hospice program and the preferred hospice provider for the Atlantic Health Care System in our area of service. The Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon offers in-patient units, respite care, and routine hospice care to eligible Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice patients. For programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org. 
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