Hospice News

“Bow Wow Pow Wow” Program for Dog Lovers

New Jersey – On Wednesday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m., the Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center (BHHPCC) will host The Heart of the Matter, an information talk for dog owners –  the second program in the Bow Wow Pow Wow series. Proceeds will support the Paws for Patients hospice canine therapy program which provides certified therapy dog visits for patients and families who receive care and services from the BHHPCC.

Dr. Gordon Peddle, Board-certified Veterinary Cardiologist, the program presenter who is on staff with the Animal Emergency and Referral Associates and Animal Eye Center of New Jersey, will review the warning signs and symptoms of canine heart disease as well as provide an overview of the latest diagnostic methods used to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The program will be held in the Corporate building of Barnabas Health, located at 95 Old Short Hills Road in West Orange The cost for the program is $12. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for information about future Bow Wow Pow Wow presentation topics and dates, please contact Laurie Berkman at 973-322-4847 or lberkman@barnabashealth.org or visit barnabashealthhospice.org to download a registration form.

For more information about the Animal Emergency and Referral Associates and/or the Animal Eye Care Center of New Jersey, please visit www.animalerc.com. 

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the nationally-renowned Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Since its inception in 1981, its staff of trained professionals has provided comprehensive physical, emotional and spiritual care to more than 30,000 patients with advanced illness and their families. The program, which serves infants, children, adults and the elderly, honors the unique choices and values of patients and their families while offering full access to the broad array of services provided by Barnabas Health. For more information, please visit www.barnabashealthhospice.org.

Date: May 17, 2011

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