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Article: Former HHS Secretary Thompson to Receive Award for Distinguished Service in Field of Health Care for Children from Children's Hospice International

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October 11, 2005
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Former Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Tommy G. Thompson will receive an award from Children's Hospice International (CHI) for his outstanding work on behalf of U.S. children at a reception on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 12, it was announced today.

Ann Armstrong-Dailey, founding director and CEO of the Alexandria, VA-based children's advocacy group, will present "The Mattie Stepanek Award" to Thompson for his distinguished service on behalf of 10 million children who are suffering with life-threatening conditions, and their families.

"The Mattie Stepanek Award is for distinguished leaders who have championed children's hospice care. We are grateful for ...

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