National Hospice + Palliative Care Month
2026 Theme
"Care You Can Trust"
This November, help raise awareness about what high-quality, hospice & palliative care look like.
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 this month
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 Members 🔒
Messaging Toolkit
Outreach Messaging Toolkit available for NPHI members
This messaging toolkit will help give guidance on language plus sample posts you can simply copy and share. Click the link below.
For everyone
Social Media
SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS
"Hospice Is..."
Use these sample social media graphics as they are, or customize the editable PDF files with your own branding and photography.
SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS
"Palliative Care Is..."
Use these sample social media graphics as they are, or customize the editable PDF files with your own branding and photography.
EXTRA POSTS +
Care You Can Trust
Use these sample social media graphics as they are, or customize the editable PDF files with your own branding and photography.
For everyone
Logos
Help build a consistent national identity for National Hospice + Palliative Care Month by using the official logo. Download light and dark versions optimized for a variety of digital and print applications.
For everyone
Share these fact sheets!
Share these patient and caregiver fact sheets to help explain hospice and palliative care. Created in Microsoft Word, they can easily be customized with your own branding and messaging.
For Members 🔒
Sample Press Release & Email/Letter
📰 Press Release Template
Download and adapt this press release template to share with your local media, highlighting your organization’s role in National Hospice + Palliative Care Month.
📧 Sample Email/Letter
You can download this template email/letter for your senior leadership to send to your community, an easy way to kick off National Hospice + Palliative Care Month.
Share this!
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 hold a special place in our communities, and hospice and palliative care help ensure their service is honored with compassion and dignity.
This section includes resources to help you recognize Veterans Day with dignity and respect, including messaging and activity ideas.
You can adapt the press release, sample email and sample social media posts. The email can also be sent as a physical letter.
For Members 🔒
Download these extra 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
