Doreen Lounds, a Jamaica Hospital Palliative Care volunteer, was honored at a reception sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Community Service Society (CSS) of New York on Thursday, September 25 at the Sheraton LaGuardia East.
Doreen was honored for her dedication and year long commitment to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. As a Palliative Care volunteer, Doreen provides culturally sensitive and nonjudgmental support to Palliative Care patients during their hospital stay. She frequently visits patients and provides them with the companionship they need as they face life-threatening illnesses.
Congratulations to Doreen for making a difference in the lives of Queens’ residents and to the patients at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Individuals interested in Jamaica Hospital’s Palliative Care Volunteer Program or other volunteer opportunities can contact the Volunteer Department at 718-206-6000 ext. 4078.
