Hospice + Palliative Care Month
2025 Theme
"We See the Whole You."
This November, help raise awareness about what quality, person-centered care really means.
Whether you’re a healthcare provider, community partner, caregiver, advocate, or simply someone who wants to help spread the word—this resource hub is for you.
Get involved
Ways to participate
Looking for ideas on how to recognize the month? We’ve gathered a list of actions you can take, big or small,to make an impact in your community or online.
From hosting events and sharing stories, to recognizing your team and engaging local media, there’s plenty of ideas you can adapt.
For everyone
Download these assets
📣 Outreach Messaging Toolkit
This messaging toolkit will help give guidance on language plus sample posts you can simply copy and share!
🖼️ Social media post graphics
Use these sample post graphics and add text for social media. We even left you a box on some for you to add your own text!
📌 Logos to add to graphics
Take these logos and add them to any content that you share. There's a version for both dark and light backgrounds.
📰 Press Release Template
Download and adapt this press release template to share with your local media outlets, highlighting your organization’s role in National Hospice & Palliative Care Month.
📧 Sample Email to your staff
You can download this template email/letter for your senior leadership to send to all staff, an easy way to kick off National Hospice & Palliative Care Month across your organization.
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Public Guide to Hospice & Palliative Care
Not everyone understands hospice or palliative care — and that’s okay. This quick guide explains what they are, how they differ, and why they matter.
💬 Share this quick guide with your community and help clear up common misconceptions.
Honor our veterans
Veterans focus on November 11
Veterans play a unique role in our communities, and many receive hospice and palliative care.
Veterans play a unique role in our communities—and many receive hospice and palliative care. This section includes resources to help you recognize Veterans Day with dignity and respect, including tailored graphics, messaging, and activity ideas.
You can adapt both the press release or sample email to share both externally and internally. The email can also be sent as a physical letter.
Extra for members
Download these assets
Messaging Toolkit →
Additional helpful language and messages focused on hospice & palliative care
Marketing Recap →
Tips for marketing, channel strategy and measuring impact
Free stock photos →
Copyright-free visuals centered on non-clinical themes
Photo Dos and Don'ts →
Tips and advice on how to use photography and what to avoid