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Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is pleased to offer a live webinar featuring world-renowned author and grief educator, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Offered in partnership with Stevens Family Funeral Home, this webinar is titled “Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope and Healing” and will be held on Wed., Nov. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at UPMC Altoona. A virtual option is also available. Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators

Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support options this fall throughout West Central Pennsylvania. Registration is required by contacting Bereavement Secretary Charlene Ebersole at 814-414-9990 or ebersolec@upmc.edu.  Bedford Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 227 Hospital Dr., Ste. 2, Everett (rear entrance of Pennwood Family Medicine). Groups will be held on Thursdays from Sept. 7 – Oct. 12 from 2 – 3 p.m. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Cox is facilitating this group