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Briefs
Hernando-Pasco Hospice opens new 16-bed center
By Times Staff Writer
Published October 20, 2005
DADE CITY - Hernando-Pasco Hospice opened the doors Wednesday to its new 16-bed care center on Clinton Avenue.
The facility will serve terminally ill patients who have just a short time to live, typically less than a week.
"The people over here really for the most part need round-the-clock, very specialized care," said Jane Birkhold, community relations coordinator. "We're here to administer that."
The spacious rooms have televisions and DVD players, and pull-out sofas to accommodate family members. All but one of them has a private patio.
The common area has a living room, playroom for children and stocked kitchen.
In addition to the new care center, the 10-acre Clinton Avenue campus has an eight-bed house for longer-term patients that opened in 2000 and an office for staff and volunteers.
More volunteers are always needed, Birkhold said. For more information, call toll-free 1-800-486-8784.
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