Monday, September 20, 2021

African American Perspectives: Palliative Care and End of Life Considerations and Conversations Tuesday, September 21st 9:00 am


Presented by the Montgomery County Palliative Care and End of Life Coalition and the Montgomery County Government, to raise awareness about the diverse perspectives towards end of life issues. 

African American Perspectives:

Palliative Care and End of Life

Considerations and Conversations

Tuesday, September 21st 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Via Zoom (link below)


This free program will feature a panel discussion addressing:
· Unique considerations for honoring the wishes of those we love and care for
· Successful strategies for having these important conversations
· Community resources that can help

Panelists:
  • Dr. Alvin Reaves III, Medical Director, Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center (moderator)
  • Christopher Rogers, PhD, MPH, Policy and Strategy Officer, Montgomery County Public Health Services
  • Reverend Kenneth Nelson, Senior Pastor Seneca Community Church, Germantown, Maryland

Who should attend?   
Healthcare providers, hospice and palliative care staff, payers, patients and caregivers, and anyone concerned about, serving or touched by serious illness.

Zoom Details – no registration required

For the September 21 event, log in HERE or paste link into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82449271243?pwd=d2VEZjQ2VmVOeHBMcmxGdW9rWUVMQT09

Meeting ID: 824 4927 1243 Passcode: 340237
Call-in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

For more information, contact: Jackie Ogg, jackieo@rcn.com, 301-537-5627