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Designating November 2024 as “National Hospice and Palliative Care Month”.

S. Res. 910 · 118th Congress · Nov 21, 2024 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Designating November 2024 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

That the Senate—
(1)
designates November 2024 as “National Hospice and Palliative Care Month”; and
(2)
encourages the people of the United States—
(A)
to increase their understanding and awareness of—
(i)
care for hospice patients with a serious illness or injury;
(ii)
the benefits of integrating palliative care early into the treatment plans for patients with a serious illness or injury; and
(iii)
the importance of grief support for caregivers and loved ones during hospice care and after death;
(B)
to recognize the care and dedication of—
(i)
millions of family caregivers; and
(ii)
tens of thousands of palliative care and hospice staff and volunteers; and
(C)
to observe “National Hospice and Palliative Care Month” with appropriate activities and programs.