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Melissa DelaCalzada
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619-278-6139 Direct
619-517-2053 Cell Phone
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Physician and Clinical Specialists available for interviews

For resources or details on interviews with physician and clinical specialists, please contact Melissa DelaCalzada at 619-278-6139 (direct), 619-517-2053 (cell), or e-mail to mdelacalzada@sdhospice.org.

Press Releases

Media Press Kit:

Download 2009 San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine Media Press Kit (PDF document)
  • Legendary modernist architect Homer Delawie 1927-2009, designer of San Diego Hospice campus and many local landmarks http://shar.es/5g5Q

  • "Hospice Angel" - San Diego Hospice Pet Therapy Dog Baxter in the San Diego Union Tribune. Click Here to read story (PDF document).

  • San Diego Psychiatrist Scott Irwin, MD, PhD is Honored with National Recognition. Click Here for more.

  • Dr. Shannon Moore Honored with Prestigious 2009 TWIN Award from YWCA. Click Here for information.
  • Dr. Charles von Gunten, Provost of The Institute for Palliative Medicine, was invited to participate in an OpEd piece in Sunday's Union-Tribune. Click Here to view the article.

  • Dr. Frank Ferris, Director of the International Program for The Institute for Palliative Medicine, presents "Goals and Challenges of Palliative Care" featured on UCSD TV and YouTube. Click Here to view the one hour program.

  • The Institute for Palliative Medicine named as finalist in Gates Foundation Award Finalist Click Here for More Infromation

    Press Photo Dr. Frank Ferris Click Here
    Dr. Frank Ferris

  • SDHIPM Encourages the Community to Make Your Healthcare Decisions Known Click Here for More Information.

  • San Diego Business Journal highlights SDHIPM anniversary in February 2009 Click Here for article

  • San Diego medical community receives first-ever accredited
    palliative medicine fellowship program Click Here for full press release

  • New Palliative Care Hotline Calls San Diego Home
    Click Here

  • KPBS highlights the International Program at The Institute for Palliative Medicine featuring interviews with Dr. Frank Ferris click here for broadcast.

  • International medical experts convene at The Institute for
    Palliative Medicine in San Diego, CA Click Here

  • The Institute for Palliative Medicine at San Diego Hospice hosts international meetings in January 2009 Click Here

  • Pet Therapy Dog Program at San Diego Hospice featuring
    Baxter on CBS 8 Click Here

  • Baxter, the Therapy Dog, Brings Love to People During Last Days of Life KPBS Radio Click Here

  • Hospice is designed to support to patient, family - click here to view article click here for story

  • SDHIPM: "One of the good places..." article in Asian Journal USA click here for story

  • Dr. Frank Ferris recognized for palliative medicine work in the Ukraine click here for story.

  • More than $225,000 was raised for San Diego Hospice
    Light up a Life
    Celebration click here for news release.
    Press Photos click on thumbnail images

  • San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine volunteer featured in The North County Times click here for article.

  • The Institute for Palliative Medicine’s Dr. Scott Irwin and Dr. Frank D. Ferris author “Opportunity for Psychiatry in Palliative Care,”  in Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.

  • Ancient Healing Art part of innovative care at San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine

  • San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine present annual Light up a Life tribute celebration

  • Ten Tips for Coping with the holidays

  • Dr. Charles von Gunten, Provost of The Institute for Palliative Medicine at San Diego Hospice, hosts Cafe San Diego blog on the Voice of San Diego Website. View the blog at the following link: http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/cafesandiego/

  • SDHIPM patient Vailia Dennis is interviewed for Ranch and Coast Magazine Giving Back section. View the article at the following link: http://www.ranchandcoast.com/giving-back.html

  • Jan Cetti, SDHIPM President and CEO is featured in San Diego Business Journal. Click here to view the article

  • SDHIPM targets better access to quality healthcare during National Hospice Month in November.

  • SDHIPM President and CEO Jan Cetti’s interview, “The art of management,” is featured in Smart Business Magazine. Click here to view the article online.

  • 1.5 Million Vi McKinney Endowed Fellowship for Palliative Medicine supports advanced physician education at San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine.
    Click Here for full Story
    Press Photo click here
    McKinney

  • San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine
    supports global awareness of hospice and palliative care

    Click Here for full story

  • Become a San Diego Hospice volunteer! Volunteers are needed throughout the County.

  • San Diego Hospice featured on KOGO Radio program “Community Connections” - click here to hear audio program.

  • Dr. Charles von Gunten featured on FOX 5 News in the morning (9/3/08). Click here to watch the interview (windows only).

  • San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine featured on KPBS “These Days” Radio Program President and CEO Jan Cetti and Provost and Vice President Charles von Gunten, MD, PhD are interviewed on Sept. 3, 2008.

    Click Here to hear mp3 file.
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