AFF has supported palliative care at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and within the local community for over nearly twenty years. AFF members who volunteer to serve on the palliative care committee donate their time and energy in a number of ways.

AFF members can undergo the accredited training for palliative care visitation and also the volunteer training for the hospital to visit in-patients at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

To find out more about the Palliative Care Initiative, visit: www.pennstatehershey.org/palliativecare.

Coordinator: Behjat Noori behjatnoori@comcast.net
 

Thank you to everyone for your support in raising

$28,618

in the 9th Annual Kalenak Memorial Golf Classic on

May 27, 2011

The Golf Classic was started in 2003 by Dr. Alexander Kalenak in memory of his wife Kay, as a way to raise funds and awareness about the need for Palliative Care in the Hershey community.  During his wife's illness, Al realized that patients like Kay could benefit from a team approach that integrated medical, emotional and spiritual support.  Dr. Kalenak had a long and distinguished career as an orthopedic surgeon in the Hershey area and served as the team physician for the Penn State Football team.  Since its inception, the Golf Classic has raised more than $225,000.

Palliative Medicine is medical care focused on providing comfort for the seriously ill through the relief of symptoms and stress.  This type of medical care is useful at any stage of illness and can be provided along with curative treatments.  Our work is dedicated to our strong belief that individuals should live well and attain the highest quality of life, regardless of the nature or severity of their illness. 

• Afternoon Scramble Registration Form
• Golf Classic Brochure
• Dr. Alexander Kalenak's memoirs "Something More"
• Culinary Classics Cookbook