Photo: For excellence of care

Steve Franey, far right, of the American Hospital Association, presents the Circle of Life Citation Award to Jamie McLean, second from left, and Mary Kyle of Hospice and Home Care of Juneau. The presentation was made during a reception at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday. The award is given to showcase the best of end-of-life care and to recognize programs that can serve as role models. The award was given to only nine other programs across the nation. In the background are first lady Susan Knowles and Gov. Tony Knowles.

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