Greenville Hospice House anniversary celebration postponed

The Hospice House anniversary celebration has been postponed due to the impending inclement weather from Tropical Storm Michael. A new date has not yet been set.

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The Service League of Greenville Hospice House is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Thursday, October 11.

The hospice house serves as a place of care and compassion for people during the end of their life. It opened with eight beds in 2008. The operation is made possible by a partnership between Vidant Health and the Service League of Greenville.

A floating free reception is being held for the public from 3-5pm with special guest remarks at 4pm.

You can get more information by calling 252-847-1230 or by visiting

https://www.vidanthealth.com/Locations/Facilities/Service-League-of-Greenville-Inpt-Hospice# - https://serviceleaguegreenvillenc.org/

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