Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: December 22, 2008
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX: 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: Cookie trays are being prepared for delivery by Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice volunteers to hospice patients and their families.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice staff and volunteers deliver holiday delights to families.

Newton-December 22th, 2008-The season of giving was sparkling at the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Volunteers, hospice supporters, and staff all pitched in and delivered warm Christmas and seasonal cheer to hospice families. Starting on the Monday morning of Dec 8th, the hospice office was the site of the great cookie exchange sponsored every year by the volunteers from Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Home Health Care. They braved the 15 degree weather and showed up to prepare hundreds of cookie trays filled with home baked cookies. “These cookies were baked by volunteers, staff, and students from High Point Regional HS. The Girl Scouts also contributed candy bags for distribution. Our volunteers make trays filled with all of the varieties, and prepare them for delivery” Sue Morrow, Volunteer Coordinator explained. “We have been doing this for about 18 years”.

PHOTO: L to R Joan Bono of Vernon, she and her husband deliver poinsettias every year for distribution to hospice families, pictured with Beth Sylvester, Clinical Care Nurse, and standing, Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

The next round was a delivery of poinsettias donated by Mr. & Mrs. Bono of Vernon. Every year they donate and drop off fifty of these seasonal floral favorites to be delivered to patients homes. The only thing that could be more jolly were the gingerbread houses hand baked, constructed, and decorated by the students of Veritas Christian Academy High School. The week before Christmas, 80 gingerbread houses were delivered and then distributed to families…just one more little pleasure to help brighten the season of hospice families who are taking care of their loved one in their final days.

“It is always an inspiring event to watch all the volunteers, supporters and staff in action; it helps bring the season’s message to the office.” Roxanne Seigel, Director of Marketing, observed.

PHOTO: Gingerbread houses baked, and prepared by the students of Veritas Christian Academy High School.

The ultimate round of goodies involves the delivering of gift cards and holiday dinners to the families. The cards and food collected by the hospice social service department are donated by hospice staff and volunteers. “I feel privileged to work for an organization that values the dignity of each individual. Especially this time of year our mission to serve all in need regardless of their ability to pay, really brings home how our staff, supporters, and volunteers believe in what they do.” cited Marlina Schetting, Director of Social Services.

And a final gift is from a lady who gives to hospice workers all year round. Mary Alice keeps the energy level up with her special deliveries of seasonal candy in an appropriately decorated basket that sits on the front desk for all to enjoy.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a hospice volunteer, please contact Sue Morrow at 973-383-0115. There are many opportunities for men and women to participate and classes are held three times a year in different locations throughout Sussex and Warren County, and Pike County PA

“All hospice can do is hope to bring a little holiday joy to families who are going through a difficult time.” Said Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: November 19, 2008
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: Nora Bertocci, NJHPCO Board Chairperson presents Richard Clayton from Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Volunteer of the Year award.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice volunteer receives NJHPCO Hospice Team Award.

Newton-November 19, 2008- Richard Clayton, who volunteers for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton, was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award at the annual New Jersey Hospice & Palliative Care Organization annual conference held in Eatontown, NJ this past November 12 & 13. At the conference dinner honoring award winners, he was described as a “jack of all trades” by Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice staff and board of directors and “keeps their motor running”. His nominators praised his tireless efforts ranging from physical labor and light bulb changing to his pivotal roles in the recent renovation of the agency’s building.

A former law enforcement officer, he is also a member of the Blue Knights of New Jersey and produces its annual New Year’s Day Chilly-Chili Run (a motorcycle rally fundraiser for the hospice) whose grand prize is a Harley motorcycle. Since 1991 Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has raffled off a new Harley, selling tickets throughout the year. Each year only 2000 tickets are sold at $20.00 each and are available at the hospice location in Newton, the New Jersey State Fair, and other locations as they become offered. Friends of Hospice rely on Clayton to trailer the bike from location to location. He currently lives with his wife in Sussex County and can be seen arranging tables, carrying items, or selling tickets at most hospice fundraisers or events. “We couldn’t do it without you.”—Friends of Hospice.

For more information on NJHPCO and their activities or information about hospice, please visit their website www.njhospice.org. For more information on the Harley ticket raffle, please visit the hospice website or call them at 973-383-0115, or use their 800 number below.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: November 18, 2008
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX: 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: Jennifer Smetana, an intern social worker for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Newton NJ preparing the items collected for the Blizzard Packs.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice provides Blizzard Packs for patients and their families.

Newton-November 18, 2008- Just in time for winter, but handy to keep all year round are the Blizzard Packs put together by the Social Service team at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Social worker Stephanie Bootsma became aware of a need in patients homes for basic essentials when in crisis, for example if the power goes out or similar unexpected interruptions. Hospice social service team members Director Marlina Schetting and Stephanie Bootsma sought to come up with a plan that would help in advance to put families at ease.

Jennifer Smetana, an intern social worker with hospice since August, began almost immediately to fill the need and worked this fall to get the blizzard pack items either donated or funded. The donations and purchases include emergency provisions such as flashlights, non-electric can openers, hygiene items, energy bars, soups, first aid kits, cozy socks, and more were made by hospice employees, Dr. Tirpack of Sparta Dental Design and Friends of Hospice. Fifty bags were prepared and are now being distributed by the Social Service staff and hospice nursing staff in Sussex, Warren, and Morris Counties, NJ and Pike County, PA.

Smetana was happy to make this one of her first projects with hospice recognizing “when these emergencies happen, families already have enough to think about in taking care of a dying loved one….by providing them with this blizzard pack, it is just one thing less they have to consider. We are happy if they (the packs) help in any small way.”

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: January 24, 2008
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, is elected to State Hospice organization’s Board of Directors.

Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, is elected to State Hospice organization’s Board of Directors.

Newton NJ-January 24, 2008–Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of The Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of The New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NJHPCO) for a three term beginning her service in 2008.

The NJHPCO is a nonprofit public service organization that promotes use of hospice and palliative care for end of life. It is comprised of 46 licensed and Medicare-certified New Jersey Hospices, or about 90% of the licensed hospices in New Jersey. The organization serves as a conduit for New Jersey hospices and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

Clayton, who holds her Masters in Public Health, has served Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice as Executive Director for the past seven years and brings a total of 17 years of Hospice experience and expertise to the 25 member board. The Board of Directors is selected by representatives from member hospices throughout the state. Clayton’s role along with her fellow board members will be to champion hospice concerns and services to the National Hospice Board level and to the NJ Department of Health.

“My goal is to be a powerful advocate in promoting quality end of life care to all those in our state who are in desperate need of hospice services” Clayton revealed. In addition Clayton stated “medical services over the entire spectrum of care are continually being reduced and funds are eroding. We need to insure that those who have contributed all their lives are able to receive what they need during their final months with us”.

The NJHPCO Board of Directors meets quarterly, with their first 2008 meeting to be held February 4, in Trenton. To learn more about NJHPCO” visit their Web site at www.njhospic.org.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is compassionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. They are located at 99 Sparta Ave. in Newton and provide Hospice and Bereavement care in Sussex and Warren counties NJ, and Pike County, Pennsylvania. Please stop by or call them at 973-383-0115. Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health care is located at 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ- 908-213-9595 and serves Warren County NJ. They may also be reached at 800 882 1117.

For more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: February 26, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Wound Care Management Now at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Home Health Care

February 26, 2009—Newton –Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Home Health Care is pleased to announce that Carole Burke RN,BSN,WCC, has completed the Skin and Wound Management Course sponsored by the Wound Care Education Institute. Burke has been a homecare nurse for 18 years, and joined the staff at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Home Health Care in June of 08 where she serves as a home health care case manager.

Utilizing her expertise in wound care treatment expedites the healing process for the homecare patient and for the hospice patient, where the wound may be incurable; her expertise identifies treatment modalities to ease the pain and discomfort.

Wound Care is constantly evolving and more is learned on a regular basis. Patients with the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Home Health Care will benefit from her continued interest and knowledge in this ever changing field.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation provides non profit services that are passionately dedicated to Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovering patients. For any of the foundation’s services, please call 800 882 1117. Hospice and Bereavement care serve Northern NJ and Pike County, PA. Home Health Care is available in Warren County, NJ. For more information on all programs or events please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: March 3, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: Julia Quinlan, President of The Karen Ann Quinlan Charitable Foundation

New Board officers named for Karen Ann Quinlan Charitable Foundation INC.

March 3, 2009-Newton-The Karen Ann Quinlan Charitable Foundation INC.’s, annual re-organization of the Charitable Board of Directors named new officers for 2009-2010. Julia Quinlan will remain as President and preside over the board. Julia is the mother of Karen Ann Quinlan, and co-founder, along with her late husband, Joseph T. Quinlan, of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. The couple started the hospice, located in Newton NJ, in 1980, after their daughter Karen Ann, in 1975, lapsed into a coma and subsequently became the focus of an intense court case. The landmark case resulted in a well-known court ruling that set a precedent for all future cases giving patients and their families the right to live their last stages of life with dignity and respect.

Terry Thompson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Sussex State Bank was named Vice President. Robert Vandenbergh, Senior Executive VP/COO of Lakeland Bankcorp, Oakridge, NJ, remains Secretary. Robert Charlton, CPA, CVA with Nisivoccia & Company LLP has been named as Treasurer. Other members serving on the board are John Quinlan and Dominic Ruggiero (past treasurer).

The Charitable Foundation is entrusted with funds to hold and utilize for the benefit of the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation and for programs of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. A new subcommittee from the Charitable Board has been established to further the development of the charitable funds and board contributions towards future assignments. Serving on the sub-committee will be Julia Quinlan as chair, Bob Vandenbergh, and Dominick Ruggiero.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: March 12, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: Mary Pugliese, RN, BSN, CHPN

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice names Education Manager

Newton-March 12, 2009–Mary Pugliese, RN, BSN, CHPN has been named Quality Improvement Education Manager for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Pugliese will direct the Quality Assurance Program Initiatives (QAPI) which is a Medicare required plan that is carried out throughout the entire hospice organization.

The on going challenge is to track data indicators that will determine effectiveness of service to patients and families in the community. Pugliese will be responsible for seeking new ways to measure and ensure quality within the entire Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice program. She, along with a QAPI committee, will develop and undertake new projects and initiatives based on information that is collected from hospice families. The goal is to optimize patient and family care and to improve all aspects of the hospice experience for the community.

The data collected will be assessed monthly and also per project, and will be seeking opportunities to intervene which will effect improvements. This quality agenda is hospice wide, with all departments including administration, finance and volunteers, expected to produce ways to advance their practice.

Pugliese has been with Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice as a clinical care technician since 2003. She has been working with hospice patients or as a hospice coordinator for twenty years, and also has prior experience as an operating room and surgical head nurse at Roosevelt Hospital, NJ and Cornell University Medical Center, NY. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is very pleased to have her talents available to patients, families, and staff.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: April 2, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16, 2009

Newton – April 2, 2009- Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2009 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with NJ & PA state laws.

Specifically, on April 16, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Home Health Care is welcoming the public throughout the day with free information about advance care planning and advance directive forms at their three locations. These resources will be available at the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice office located at 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, the Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care office located at 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 303A, Phillipsburg, NJ and in PA, 315 West Harford St. Milford

“As a result of National Healthcare Decisions Day, many more people in our community can be expected to have thoughtful conversations about their healthcare decisions and complete reliable advance directives to make their wishes known,” said Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel, Director of Marketing and Advancement for Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation. “Fewer families and healthcare providers will have to struggle with making difficult healthcare decisions in the absence of guidance from the patient, and healthcare providers and facilities will be better equipped to address advance healthcare planning issues before a crisis and be better able to honor patient wishes when the time comes to do so.”

For more information about National Healthcare Decision Day, or to download advance directive forms for your state please visit www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of their services or for all programs and events and more information please visit their web site. www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: April 16, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Interfaith Memorial Service May 18th, 7:30 p.m.

Washington, NJ –April 16, 2009 – You are personally invited to attend the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center and the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Interfaith Memorial Service. This invitation extends to your family and friends to celebrate and commemorate loved ones who have died. The evening promotes comfort and is designed to help you gain strength through remembrance.

The service will be held 7:30 pm on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Washington Alliance Church Rte. 57 Washington, NJ.

Clergy from the Catholic, Protestant and Jewish faiths, as well as Hospice staff and volunteers, will participate. As part of the service, there will be a candle-lighting ceremony to memorialize loved ones.

If you are interested in attending and having your loved one included in the memorial bulletin, please contact the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center office at 908-852-8730 or the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice office at 973-383-0115 by May 8, 2009. For more information please ask for Diana Sebzda.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: April 16, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: The joy of Spring Tulips distributed to hospice patients.

The Joy of Spring Tulips Distributed to Hospice Patients

Joanne Calcagne, (pictured L), and her grandson Ayden delivered tulips to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice to be brought to hospice patients and their families. Also pictured is Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, (center) and Jodi Butler, (R) president of the Friends of Hospice. The tulips were donated by Silver Lake Farm & Greenhouses 161 Silver Lake Road, Blairstown.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is passionately dedicated to providing care for the terminally ill. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 or visit website at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: June 14, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: Julia Quinlan presenting third annual Joseph and Julia Quinlan award at the 2009 Rutgers End of Life Conference held in Atlantic City to Onajovwe O. Fofah MD, FAAP. Dr Fofah was trained in Nigeria, his country of birth, and is Board Certified both in Pediatrics and Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Fofah is Assistant Professor/Attending Neonatologist at UMDNJ/New Jersey Medical School, Newark.

Third Annual Joseph and Julia Quinlan award presented in Atlantic City Conference

Atlantic City-June 14, 2009- The State University College of Nursing sponsored its Fourth Annual Conference of the New Jersey End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education Consortium (NJ-ELNEC) on May 18-19th at the Sheraton Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ. The theme this year was “What Is the Future of End of Life and Palliative Care?”

In March of 2006 the First Rutgers Conference of the NJ End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium was held where Julia Quinlan had the distinct honor of being the Keynote Speaker. Julia Quinlan is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, located in Newton NJ.

In 2007, the Rutgers College of Nursing initiated the Joe and Julia Quinlan award.

The award represents recognition of a NJ lay person, professional or volunteer who has made a significant difference in the provision of palliative care and end-of-life care. Julia Quinlan was the first honoree and accepted the award in memory of my beloved husband Joe.

In May, 2009 Julia Quinlan presented this esteemed award to Onajovwe O. Fofah MD, FAAP. of the Circle of Life Palliative Care Program. Dr. Fofah instituted the first Neonatal Palliative Care program in NJ which serves the smallest and most vulnerable of the hospice patient population, and their families. The award acknowledged his skillful insight, unhurried compassion and quiet grace as he serves the patients and their families. He is described as “a humble man that has made a significant difference in the provision of palliative care and end of life care. I felt privileged and proud to present the award to Dr. Fofah.” stated Quinlan.

Mrs. Quinlan continued “The tradition of presenting the award to a worthy individual is very meaningful to me. It serves as a reminder to us all the true meaning of hospice. For almost thirty years the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has felt it a privilege to share the most precious moments at a most difficult time in the life of patient and family.”

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill, Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones and Home Care assistance for recovery patients. For Northern NJ and PA, please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care, 755 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. For all programs and events or for more information please visit their web site www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: November 17, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Beth Sylvester, (L) receiving her award for Nurse of the Year from Anne Boyle, (R), Chairperson of the Board, New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and Director, Hunterdon Hospice (Flemington, NJ). The dinner and conference were held Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Eatontown, NJ.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Nurse receives 2009 NJHPCO award.

Newton, NJ, November 17, 2009—Beth Sylvester, a registered nurse with Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice won the Hospice Nurse of the Year at the recent New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s 30th Annual Conference and Awards Celebration. The festivities were held at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown, NJ Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Founded in 1979, New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is a nonprofit public service organization that promotes use of hospice and palliative care at the end of life. Their Membership is comprised of approximately 90% of the licensed and Medicare-certified New Jersey Hospices, which makes hospice services available in every community.

Today, they serve over 15,000 patients and families each year and annually sponsor more than a dozen educational offerings for hospice workers. Their programs include retreats and networking sessions for the various hospice disciplines, a statewide volunteer conference, two orientation seminars for new hospice employees, and an annual conference. NJHPCO publishes a weekly online six-page newsletter to hospice directors and NJHPCO program committees include Education, Ethics, Nursing Education, Hospice Sabbath, Reimbursement/Government Relations, Palliative Care and Pediatric End-of-Life Care.

NJHPCO also represents the hospice community to many public policy groups, including the Medical Society of New Jersey, New Jersey State Nurses Association, New Jersey Pain Initiative, the State of New Jersey Advisory Council on Pain Management Policy, the Downstate Hospice Alliance of New York, the Hospice/Veterans Administration Partnership of Greater Philadelphia, and others.

To earn the award, Beth had distinguished herself as a dedicated and innovative member of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice clinical team for ten years and has been credited with solidifying partnerships with area nursing homes and hospitals, making end-of-life care accessible and responsive to all in need of it in our surrounding area. According to her peers, her skills contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, regulatory compliance and efficiency within Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, all while keeping in the spirit of teamwork.

“Beth Sylvester exudes the heart of hospice care.”— Marlina R. Schetting, MSW, LCSW Director of Social Services, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is fully accredited by the New Jersey Department of Health as a certified Medicare and Medicaid Hospice, accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and a member of the NJ Hospice Organization and the National Hospice Organization. They provide hospice services to residents in Northern NJ, and Pike County, PA with three offices located in Newton, Phillipsburg, NJ and Milford, PA. You may reach them for any information on hospice care by calling 800-882-1117 or visiting their website at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: December 4, 2009
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org or jsmith@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

PHOTO: A Somers Dream Orchestra

Somers Dream Orchestra Presents: The Big Band Holiday—The Tradition Continues

Proceeds to Benefit Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and the Foundation for Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ –December 4, 2009-The Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will be the scene for The Big Band Holiday Concert, featuring The Somers Dream Orchestra. There will be three shows this year, held Saturday, December 12th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 13th at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25 and can be purchased through the SCCC Box Office. Please call them at 973-300-3171 for hours of operation or purchase on-line at http://www.sussex.edu/. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and the SCCC Foundation.

The Big Band Holiday—The Tradition Continues concert, presented by Somers Dream Orchestra, a high-energy, 18-piece Big Band from New Jersey, will blend the talents of their professional musicians with those of local student choral groups. Featured at this year’s performances will be choirs from Wallkill Valley Regional High School, Saturday at the 2p.m. show, Newton High School, at the 7p.m. show and the Halsted Middle School on Sunday at the 3p.m. show…. Plus other holiday surprises.

“This concert this year represents the 19th annual Holiday Traditions event in the area and the partnership with the Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College is a perfect setting to bring the community together. The festive music of this joyful season holds so many moving memories for all of us.” said Dr. Roxanne Debski-Seigel, Director of Marketing and Advancement for Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation.

The Somers Dream Orchestra, was born in 1995, the dream of its leader, trumpeter and founder, John M. Somers of Matawan, NJ. John handpicked all the musicians based on three criteria: personality, musicianship and their love for music! The musicians were then asked to purchase their respective seats from the Parent Corporation, T.G. Entertainment, Ltd. making this orchestra possibly the only corporately owned Big Band in the nation! Somers Dream Orchestra was catapulted to national prominence by their critically acclaimed CD, “A Mid-Somers Night Dream,” where the orchestra performs the best of classic and contemporary swing in their own inimitable fresh and exciting style!

The proceeds from the concert go to benefit Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice’s terminally ill patients in need, and for student scholarships, awarded twice a year from The Foundation for Sussex County Community College.

The sponsors and supporters help make it all possible and this year include the New Jersey Herald as the major event sponsor, Lakeland Bank, Ronetco Supermarkets, Inc., Caritisita, Kulsar & Wade, PA, Hinkley Auto Sales, Casagrande USA, Bristol Glen, JC Grill and WSUS, Chelbus Cleaning, and Baker’s Pharmacy.

 
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is fully accredited by the New Jersey Department of Health as a certified Medicare and Medicaid Hospice, accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and a member of the NJ Hospice Organization and the National Hospice Organization. They provide hospice services to residents in Northern NJ, and Pike County, PA with three offices located in Newton, Phillipsburg, NJ and Milford, PA. You may reach them for any information on hospice care by calling 800-882-1117 or visiting their website at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.

The Performing Arts Center (PAC) at SCCC opened in 2008 and has become the flagship theater in Northwest New Jersey presenting a diverse showcase of dance, comedy, opera, contemporary and classical music, international and supernatural shows and inspired student performances.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: February 2, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Friends of Hospice Announce 2010 Officers

Friends of Hospice, a volunteer group dedicated to the support of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice patients and families in need announced their new officers for 2010. Pictured from L to R are Gail Burckes, Secretary, Bea Smith, Treasurer, Lisa O’Hara, President and Jeanette Klemm, Vice-President.

With over 20 members, they have provided almost three decades of funding through their efforts. Their annual fundraising events are the Harley Davidson Motorcycle raffle, the Hospice Wine & Cheese, High Tea for Hospice, and Dental Day for Hospice.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation provides Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Please call 800 882 1117 or visit their website at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org to reach any of their services or for more information on the above events.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: February 2, 2010
CONTACT: Dr. Roxanne Debski- Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
PHONE: 973-383-0115 FAX 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org

WEBSITE: https://karenannquinlanhospice.org/

Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care takes quality initiative.

Phillipsburg, NJ – February 2, 2010- Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care has joined The Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign for 2010. The HHQI is a grassroots movement designed to unite home health stakeholders and multiple health care settings under the shared vision of reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving medication management.

“What this means for the consumer is that when shopping for health care, people can look for their best local results by visiting this site”. Cathy Shane—Director of Nursing for Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care.

The site collects and processes hard data from patient care results based on documented patient feedback from each organization, and then makes an analysis of where that organization does well or is lacking. “For example this type of data would answer the question how comfortable was the patient in comparison to other home health care providers?” “All this is an effort to increase quality of care and then to let the public know,” Shane continues.

To learn more about the National Home Health Quality Campaign please visit their website at http://www.homehealthquality.org/. To learn more about Karen Ann Quinlan Home Health Care and the areas they serve, please call 800-882-1117 or visit their website at https://karenannquinlanhospice.org/.