By Daily Press staff
The Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative has honored two Santa Monica- UCLA Medical Center employees for their efforts to promote pain relief to cancer patients treated at the hospital.
Libby Bowers, a nurse practitioner with the medical center’s Palliative Care Service, and Ellen Ellis, a clinical social worker who supports patients cared for by the service, were honored this month.
The initiative is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting pain relief for all cancer patients. Founded in 1993, the organization is comprised of more than 1,800 healthcare professionals.
Santa Monica-UCLA’s Palliative Care Services specializes in providing humane and dignified care for patients with advanced illnesses, including cancer.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 24, 2002. Read the original PDF.