Abrams joined Hospice of the Chesapeake in 1993 and has dedicated his professional life to expanding its services and ensuring that patients and their families are treated with dignity.
During his tenure, Abrams helped demonstrate that community-based hospices can offer a home-like alternative to home care. Hospice of the Chesapeake now operates such a facility in Harwood in addition to its original residence in Linthicum.
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Hospice fundraiser : Hospice of the Chesapeake, in partnership with a group of Anne Arundel County students, will sponsor a fundraiser, Gowns for Giving, selling gently used prom dresses to raise money to help those in need.
This year's sale will benefit the hospice, which provides care to people in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties who are experiencing advanced illness or bereavement.
This month, dresses collected by participating students will be sold at Chesapeake Treasures, a consignment shop in the Park Plaza Shopping Center in Severna Park that benefits Hospice of the Chesapeake. Dresses, evening purses and shoes may be brought to the store during store hours.
Chesapeake Treasures is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Information: Donna Richardson, 410-384-9260. For information about Gowns for Giving: Lori Phelan, Hospice of the Chesapeake, 443-837-1554 or e-mail, lphelan@hospicechesapeake.org.
Healthy food : County residents can learn about eating for good health during Good Food for Good Health Weekends at local supermarkets. Health educators will answer questions about nutrition and distribute free low-fat recipes and other information. The program is sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Health Department's Learn to Live program and will be available at:
* Giant Food, 6626 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3.
* Safeway, 1781 Forest Drive, Annapolis, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 15; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17.
* Safeway, 2644 Chapel Lake Drive, Gambrills, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 29; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31.
Information: 410-222-7979, or learntolivehealthy.org: click on "Food and Fitness," then "Eat Smart."
Gala : Hospice of the Chesapeake will hold its 13th "Beacon of Hope Gala, Celebrating 30 Years of Care," on May 2 in the Grand Ballroom at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
