CORAZON CEO TO BE HONORED BY PITTSBURGH FAMILY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
2006 “Toast to Life” Gala to Celebrate Johnson’s Dedication

Pittsburgh, PA —October 17, 2006—Corazon Inc., a national leader in providing specialized consulting and recruitment services to hospitals for development of cardiac and vascular programs, announced that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jackie Johnson, will be this year’s honoree at the 2006 Family Hospice and Palliative Care “Toast to Life” Gala, planned for October 28 in Pittsburgh.

Johnson was selected by members of the Foundation Board and Hospice Board of Directors, and also by Rafael Sciullo, the President and CEO of the Hospice organization. According to Sciullo, “Jackie’s dedication to Family Hospice and Palliative Care is contagious. Her enthusiasm has opened so many doors for us throughout Western Pennsylvania …She has a passion for our mission; those who know her cannot help but be pulled in by her energy.”

Since 1999 Johnson has tirelessly advocated for Family Hospice as a member of the Board of Directors and co-chair of their annual Golf Benefit. Despite her busy career, she remains dedicated to the cause of compassionate end-of-life care, spending countless time and energy in support of this organization. C urrently, she serves as the Vice President of the Foundation Board and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Center for Compassionate Care.

“The greatest gift that Jackie gives to our organization is that she tells the story of Family Hospice to everyone she knows and meets,” states Irene McFadden, also on the Foundation Board. “She is one special ambassador who’s commitment and dedication to sharing our message makes our vision as a leader in end-of-life care a reality.”

The annual “Toast to Life” Gala will take place at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh on October 28.

About Corazon Inc.
Corazon is a recognized leader in strategic cardiovascular program development, assisting clients through the full spectrum of consulting and recruitment services from feasibility study and business planning through clinical readiness and all facets of a successful implementation, including executive search for key cardiovascular service line leaders. The Corazon team has assisted healthcare leaders and physicians in medical centers and community hospital settings to bring specialized advice and progressive thinking in cardiovascular services to strategic planning, market assessments and financial analysis, clinical operations and new technology, Vascular Centers and Heart Hospitals, best practice benchmarks, executive search, and staffing models and staff education for well-developed or newly-established cardiovascular programs. Corazon has pioneered the application of the Universal Bed in cardiovascular care delivery and brings firsthand experience with service line management as a progressive organizational means for healthcare providers. Corazon is a 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Company. Visit www.corazoninc.com

About Family Hospice and Palliative Care
Family Hospice and Palliative Care (FHPC) exists to enhance the quality of life for terminally ill patients, their families, and caregivers by providing quality palliative and supportive care, primarily in the home. Family Hospice provides support and care for people with life-limiting illness and their families. At a time when caring matters most, with FHPC patients may remain at home in peace and comfort and with dignity, cared for by a team of professionals and volunteers who are trained to focus on the whole person—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Serving patients and families in eleven counties in Pennsylvania and three counties in Ohio since 1980, FHPC provides hospice care in homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and personal care homes. FHPC is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is a Medicare-certified hospice and home care provider in Pennsylvania and Ohio .

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