United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) Launches Radio Show WRCR AM 1300 on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10:10 AM-10:40 AM

United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) Executive Director Amy Stern has announced the launch of UHR’s new WRCR 1300 AM radio show “Hospice––When Time Matters Most” on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10:10 AM-10:40 AM beginning next Wednesday, July 24, 2013. The weekly show will be hosted by long-time UHR board member Tess McCormack Raso.  Her first guest will be UHR executive director Amy Stern.  They will discuss myths and facts about hospice care. 

Tess McCormack Raso is a native of Rockland County. A veteran of the US Air Force, she was a communications specialist at the Pentagon Building, Washington D.C.  She has served on many community boards and received numerous awards.  She continues to serve her community without hesitation and was the driving force behind the establishment of United Hospice of Rockland’s Joe Raso Hospice Residence.

When time matters most, United Hospice of Rockland, Inc. (UHR), provides care, comfort and improved quality of life to individuals affected by serious illness and offers compassionate support to families and members of the community. UHR is a leader among health and human services organizations in improving the provision of care to patients as well as serving as a resource for palliative care, bereavement support, and information about end of life issues. Founded in 1988, United Hospice of Rockland is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has been granted a four star rating by Charity Navigator. For more information, call 845 634-4974, write to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956, visit www.hospiceofrockland.org <http://www.hospiceofrockland.org> or fax to 845 634-7549.