December 19, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WITH PHOTO

CONTACT: DEBORAH ROBERTS PUGH

(662) 377-3712

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TUPELO, Miss.—North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice chaplain James Richardson (from left), volunteers Rachel Bourg and Travious Avant, and volunteer/bereavement coordinator Beth Loudermilk prepare holiday care baskets for Hospice patients and their families. Many area churches, individuals and businesses contributed fruit, snacks, Bibles, notepads, books, bookmarks, notes of encouragement and handmade items to fill the 65 baskets. The NMMC Hospice program provides care to terminally ill patients in 18 counties. For more information, call (662) 377-3612 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

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