This is yet another example of how a caring community can make a
difference," said American Red Cross-Mile High Chapter CEO Christine Benero.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030707/HOMLOGO )
The subject of ethics at the end of life generates an array of opinions
and responses on methods to improve or enhance the quality of life for the
terminally ill.

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"We at the Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross are so grateful to
Johns Manville management and employees for their generous gift from the
heart."

About Johns Manville
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.

Loss occurs as a result of losing a possession, a person, or can be caused by deprivation or a change of circumstance.

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Registration
begins at noon; parking instructions will be provided . OHMC offers state-of-the art emergency medicine, general
medicine and surgery, outpatient surgery , diagnostic imaging, labor and
delivery/neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, intensive care and coronary
units.

Losses can occur through the death of a child, a spouse, a friend, hero, leader, or relative .

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Johns Manville Contributes to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts JM Contributes $100 000 to Red Cross

"While we know that nothing can
take away the grief of those affected by these tragic events , we hope that our
donation -- in conjunction with the tremendous showing of compassion by our
employees -- will aid in the recovery from the great human suffering of this
crisis.

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Moderated by Cokie Roberts , ABC News Political Commentator
and NPR Senior News Analyst, the HFA program will feature a panel of noted
authorities that includes:

* Kenneth J.
The program is open to the public and free of charge.

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Additional information can be found at http://www.

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The company will match employee
contributions to any charitable organization that is conducting Hurricane
Katrina relief by making an additional donation to the Red Cross. Doka, PhD, College of New Rochelle;
* Bruce Jennings, MA, Senior Research Scholar, The Hastings Center;
* Charles Corr, PhD, Professor emeritus, Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville;
* Bernice Harper, PhD, Board Chair and President, Foundation for Hospices
in Sub-Saharan Africa;
* Richard Fife, PhD, Vice President, Bioethics and Pastoral Care, VITAS
Healthcare Corporation;
* Jack Gordon, Chairman and CEO, Hospice Foundation of America;
* William Lamers, MD, Medical Consultant, Hospice Foundation of America;
* Richard Payne , MD, Director, Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life,
* Joanne Reifsnyder, RN, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, School of
Nursing. This
year the program is produced in cooperation with The Hastings Center, an
independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit bioethics research institute founded
in 1969 to explore fundamental and emerging questions in health care,
biotechnology, and the environment .

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Johns Manville employs approximately 8,500 people and
operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China.

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"The tragic crisis unfolding in the Gulf Coast of the United States has
left our global community stunned and saddened," said Steve Hochhauser,
chairman, president and chief executive officer of Johns Manville.

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Hochhauser noted that Johns Manville and its employees have a long
tradition of responding to the needs of others and showing great compassion in
times of crisis.
The teleconference is produced by Hospice Foundation of America, a not-
for-profit organization, which acts as an advocate for the hospice concept of
care through ongoing programs of professional education, public information
and research on issues relating to illness, loss, grief and bereavement.org .

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, The Hospice Foundation of
America (HFA) will focus on ethical issues at the end of life during their
12th Annual National Bereavement Teleconference, Wednesday , April 20.

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m. In addition, the social perspectives of
medical ethics and how various health care settings may influence ethical
decisions in hospitals, nursing homes and hospices will be explored . Three contact hours
of Continuing Education credits will be offered for a fee of $25. Now in its 25th year,
the organization serves more than 800 people every day in 45 counties in
Michigan.

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The
Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life encompasses the research, education
and community outreach programs of Hospice of Michigan.

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Contact: Paul Gennaro
(303) 978-3404

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Due to the
extreme nature of this tragedy, JM will not place a limit on its matching
contribution ."
Both the donation announced today and the employee matching contribution
will support the following disaster response efforts: food distribution,
vaccination and healthcare, relief supplies , and emergency water and
sanitation. DEARBORN, Mich. Hospice
of Michigan's Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life and Oakwood Hospital +
Medical Center will co-sponsor the local program at Kalman Auditorium, Oakwood
Hospital, 18101 Oakwood Blvd.newscom.

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Registration is required; please call Karen Monts, 313-578-6326.hom. The
facility is accredited by the Joint Commission, and was recognized by
HealthGrades as a "Best Hospital" and has also been recognized as a "Top 100"
cardiology hospital for the fifth time in six years.

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5 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key
markets that it serves., Dearborn.

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A, BRK.
(Logo: http://www. It is the largest hospice in the state and one of the largest
nonprofit hospices in the country.

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B), is a
leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty
products.
Hospice of Michigan provides comprehensive comfort care to people living
with a terminal illness and support to their families.

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'LIVING WITH GRIEF: Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life' Hospice of Michigan and Oakwood Hospital to Host Annual Teleconference April 20

with a panel discussion by local experts on ethics, grief and end-
of -life care, followed by the live national teleconference from 1:30-4:30 p. This center is also the hub for Oakwood's centers of excellence in
Heart, Vascular, Orthopedics/Neurology, Women's Health and Cancer.

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"Johns Manville joins our global neighbors in mourning the many lives that
have been lost and in praying for the millions of affected survivors of
Hurricane Katrina who are now dealing with a shortage of food, water, shelter,
and the risk of disease," Hochhauser said. "Immediately following this tragedy, Johns Manville
employees were making personal donations and organizing fundraising efforts at
our facilities around the world," he said. The program begins at
12:30 p.

This distinguished panel of ethicists, educators and hospice experts will
define, differentiate and demonstrate the interrelationships between values,
ethics and law in health care settings, and examine how cultural differences
may influence ethical choices.
Oakwood Hospital + Medical Center (OHMC) in Dearborn has 620 beds, and is
a full-service teaching hospital that has served southeast Michigan for more
than 50 years.

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DENVER, Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire
Hathaway company and a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality
building and specialty products, today announced a $100,000 donation to the
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Additionally , JM is coordinating a program to match employee contributions
to Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts . "The
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has caused a devastating crisis for millions of
people along America's Gulf Coast and the recovery will likely last for
years. In business since 1858, the Denver -based company has annual sales
of approximately $2. For information about Hospice of Michigan
services , call 1-888-247-5181 or visit the Web site, http://www.