Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester 'In Celebration' a Wonderful Success

Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester 'In Celebration' a Wonderful Success

More than 165 people attended Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester's (HPCW) Eighth Annual Gala Cocktail Reception, In Celebration, to benefit the Anna and Louis H. Shereff Caregiver Program. The Caregiver Program was established 14 years ago by Mrs. Anna L. Shereff. The event was held at Westchester Country Club.

White Plains, NY (PRWEB) October 12, 2009

More than 165 people attended Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester's (HPCW) Eighth Annual Gala Cocktail Reception, In Celebration, to benefit the Anna and Louis H. Shereff Caregiver Program. The Caregiver Program was established 14 years ago by Mrs. Anna L. Shereff. The event was held at Westchester Country Club.

The following were honored for their steadfast commitment to and support of Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester: Michael J. Amoruso, Esq. of Rye Brook, Managing Partner of Amoruso & Amoruso LLP; Barbara Costello of Rye, former HPCW Board Chair; The Hildegarde D. Becher Foundation, Inc.; and Carol L. Weber, President/CEO of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester.

Event co-chairs were White Plains resident William F. Flooks, Jr., owner, Beecher Funeral Home in Pleasantville; and Hastings-on-Hudson resident Michele Geller, HPCW Board member. Darien resident James P. O'Toole, HPCW Board Chair, served as Master of Ceremonies.

Other guests included the following Board Members: Ann Smith of Bedford Corners; Jennifer Watts, John Sciurba, Karen LaMonica, Elizabeth Murphy, Lawrence Severino, MD, and Matthew Fiorillo, all of White Plains; Joan DiPalma of Rye; and Kathleen McArdle of Mamaroneck.

Also in attendance were Susan McDonnell of Harrison; Jaquelyn Pirri of White Plains; Michael McCooey of Rye; Ron Stytzer of Elmsford; John and Karen Zanzarella and Holly K. Benedict of Ossining; Hon. John M. Voetsch and his wife Jeanette of Harrison; Lawrence Dix of Hartsdale; and Jack Geoghegan of Rye.

Kate Colburn, M. A., executive director, HPCW, addressed attendees with appreciation and celebration. "Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester continues to provide the best of care as the hospice of choice in Westchester County. We have always been, and will continue to be, the model for excellence in end-of-life care," Colburn said.

Anna L. Shereff of Bronxville was the event's Grand Sponsor, and sponsors included Corner Ridge Real Estate, Harrison; Michele and Terry Geller, Hastings-on-Hudson; John D'Agostino, Key Bank, Tarrytown; Robert Varbaro of Sound Shore Liquor Pantry, Mamaroneck; and Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, White Plains.

Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester is located at 311 North Street, Suite 204, White Plains, NY. For additional information, visit www. hospiceofwestchester. com or call 914.682.1484.

About Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester: Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester is a private, not-for-profit healthcare agency that provides skilled, compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life home care to patients with any diagnosis and gives support to their families and loved ones.

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New Plan Offers Seniors, Disabled Low Cost or Free Drugs

New Plan Offers Seniors, Disabled Low Cost or Free Drugs

A New FEDERAL Medicare Program offering Free and Discounted drugs begins June 1 with much confusion and political infighting. A new book cuts through the political rhetoric and red tape.

KERNVILLE, CA (PRWEB) May 28, 2004

Senior Citizens and disabled persons on Medicare will now have the opportunity to get most of their prescription medications at a special discount beginning June 1. The program, referred to, as “Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards” is the first step in the Federal Medicare program to insure prescriptions for people on Medicare beginning 2006.

The program is a political football. Both sides of the political aisle are calling fouls in an attempt to either take credit or discredit the opposite party in this election year.

The program is a major new benefit for seniors, and seniors will do well to take advantage of the savings it provides. However, strong political and commercial interests are pressuring seniors to choose between dozens of choices available and this has had the effect of scaring many seniors away from considering these valuable discount cards.

Cutting through the red tape and political rhetoric is a new book “Understanding the New Medicare Prescription Discount Card” now available from Benefits Publications. This book joins other publications designed to assist consumers in saving money on pharmacy. Authored by Harry P. Thal, a Certified Senior Advisor and health insurance specialist, the reader is guided through the process of selecting the best card to suit his or her needs. The author provides a free certificate with each book. The reader is asked to complete a few basic questions on the certificate, and the publisher then sends by return mail recommendations as to the best discount card program for that particular person. This service is free for the first three medications, and a nominal charge ($1) for additional drugs.

“Understanding the New Medicare Prescription Discount Card” can be ordered from Benefits Publications, Post Office Box 2137, Kernville, CA 93238-2137; Credit Card orders call 800-649-2122 or fax toll free 866-409-1161. The price is $12.00. Add $2.50 shipping/handling. California residents add.87 sales tax.

For further details visit http://www. BenefitsPublications. Com (http://www. BenefitsPublications. Com).

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