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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    May 8, 2006

    CONTACT:
     Pamela Causey 202-216-8378/202-236-2123
    Kim Wright 202-216-8414

    ~ 4 Million Seniors ~ One Voice ~No Privatization ~

    Van Nuys Bereavement and Pain Management program receives National Recognition for its Service to Seniors

    The Valley Presbyterian Hospital 's Palliative Care & Bereavement Service (PCBS) eases the pain and grief facing thousands of dying patients and their families each year. By minimizing the physical and emotion suffering facing dying patients, the dedicated staff of PCBS helps patients live, rather than die, one day at a time. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare is honored to recognize this program as our Service to Seniors-Program Award winner for 2006.

    Terminally ill patients want a simpler, more compassionate and dignified death. That, coupled with the promise of hospital cost-containment through shorter stays, demands a new approach to pain management, hospice and bereavement issues. With compassion and commitment, PCBS provides education for medical professionals, pain management support and emotional counseling for patients and their families. Thanks to PCBS thousands of Van Nuys citizens don't have to face the death of a loved one alone.

    Each year during Older Americans Month, the National Committee honors individuals, programs and organizations which have served America 's elderly in extraordinary or innovative ways. Six awards will be presented in a number of categories including the: Service to Seniors Award, Distinguished Seniors Award and Lifetime Achievement awards.

    Leaders in Aging winners will receive a $500 grant and an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the Salute to Leaders awards program on May 22, 2006 in the Canon HOB Room 121 from 1:00-3:00pm.

    The National Committee, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization acts in the interests of its membership through advocacy, education, services, grassroots efforts and the leadership of the Board of Directors and professional staff. The work of the National Committee is directed toward developing better-informed citizens and voters.