title: 2003 Circle of Life Awards.
abstract: These three winning programs are changing palliative and end-of-life care in their communities, stretching the boundaries of conventional thinking, redefining eligibility, seeking out previously underserved populations, and otherwise serving as role models.
authors.forename: Gloria Shur
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Bilchik
mesh_terms: D000573:American Hospital Association; D001363:Awards and Prizes; D002140:California; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000592:standards; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000592:standards*; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009657:North Carolina; D009922:Oregon; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States