Healthcare Decisions Day is a national campaign to raise awareness about the needs of those with serious illness. Events are held annually across the country on or around April 16, following Tax Day. As Ben Franklin famously said, "In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes."
Beyond Hospice: Palliative Care in Montgomery County About the program: This program will feature a panel of distinguished speakers from the private and public sectors, who will address palliative care from all perspectives. Topics include:
- The role of palliative care in helping ensure quality of life during serious illness
- The current status of palliative care services in Montgomery County
- Key challenges in providing these important resources to patients and families
Who should attend? Healthcare providers, hospice and palliative care staff, payers, patients and caregivers, and anyone concerned about, serving or touched by serious illness.
*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for social work available*
SAVE THE DATE: Healthcare Decisions Day Tuesday, April 16, 2019 8:30am - 11:00am
For more information, visit mccelc.org Registration information will be shared soon.
Location: Silver Spring Civic Center
For more information, contact:
Jackie Ogg, jackieo@starpower.net, 301-537-5627
Tina Purser Langley, tina.purserlangley@montgomerycountymd.gov, 240-773-8290
Allison Stearns, allisons@caringmatters.org, 301-869-4673
Sponsored by The Montgomery County Palliative Care and End of Life Coalition Quality of Life When Serious Illness Occurs The Montgomery County Palliative Care and End of Life Coalition is a public-private partnership promoting integrated and coordinated Montgomery County programs, practices and policies for those with serious illness and their caregivers.
