Provena plans memorial service

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November 27, 2009

STAFF REPORT The Commercial-News Fri Nov 27, 2009, 12:03 PM CST

DANVILLE — The Pastoral Care Department of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center will offer a Little Angels Christmas memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday in the chapel at the hospital, 812 N. Logan Ave.

After the service, an optional session on grief during the holidays will be offered which includes discussion, handouts, and a video called “A Ray of Hope.” Registration is not necessary.

Little Angels is a support group is for parents and others who are suffering because of the loss of a child through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or very young infant death. The group meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

For more information on Little Angels, the Christmas memorial service, or other bereavement support, contact Pastoral Care at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, 443-5000.

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