November 8, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WITH PHOTO

CONTACT: DEBORAH ROBERTS PUGH

(662) 377-3712

Visit www.nmhs.net for an electronic version of this article.

TUPELO, Miss.—Beth Loudermilk (left), bereavement and volunteer coordinator with North Mississippi Medical Center’s Hospice program, and Scott Herman (right), director of NMMC’s Home Health Agency and Hospice, present the 2003-2004 Volunteer of the Year award to Patsy Frederick of Smithville. After becoming a part of the Hospice program through the illness of her son, Frederick signed on as a Hospice volunteer. This year she has worked directly with four patients and their families, helped with the organization’s “We Care Workday,” assisted Hospice staff in preparing admission packets and sending holiday cards to patients’ families, as well as other volunteer duties. For more information about becoming a Hospice volunteer, call (662) 377-2149 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

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November 8, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WITH PHOTO

CONTACT: DEBORAH ROBERTS PUGH

(662) 377-3712

Visit www.nmhs.net for an electronic version of this article.

PONTOTOC, Miss.—Scott Herman (from left), director of North Mississippi Medical Center’s Home Health Agency and Hospice; Nita Ruth, RN; and Dr. Mark Matthews (right), medical director for Hospice, present the 2003-2004 Caregiver of the Year award to Jim Selby of Pontotoc. Selby was recognized for his outstanding dedication to his wife, who was an NMMC Hospice patient, and for the “little things” he did for her, like making her potato pancakes for breakfast and videotaping her favorite television programs. For more information about NMMC Hospice services, call (662) 377-2149 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

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November 8, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WITH PHOTO

CONTACT: DEBORAH ROBERTS PUGH

(662) 377-3712

Visit www.nmhs.net for an electronic version of this article.

TUPELO, Miss.—Beth Loudermilk (left), bereavement and volunteer coordinator with North Mississippi Medical Center’s Hospice program, and Scott Herman (right), director of NMMC’s Home Health Agency and Hospice, present the 2002-2003 Volunteer of the Year award to Liria Frerer of Belden. In addition to working directly with four patients, Frerer offers respite care, runs errands and is supportive of Hospice families. She also assists Hospice staff in preparing admission packets and sending holiday cards to patients’ families, as well as other volunteer duties. For more information about becoming a Hospice volunteer, call (662) 377-2149 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

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