Inaugural Statewide
Palliative Care Conference 

October 6th, 2022 (5:00PM - 8:ooPM)  *Dinner Provided

October 7th, 2022 (7:15AM - 4:30PM) *Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee Break Snacks Provided

 

The Maine Hospice Council and the Palliative Care & Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council are proud to present the Inaugural Statewide Palliative Care Conference.

Keynote Speakers:

Betty Ferrell, RN, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN, CHPN
Betty has been in nursing for 37 years and has focused her clinical expertise and research in pain management, quality of life, and palliative care. Dr. Ferrell is the Director of Nursing Research & Education and a Professor at the City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte, California.

James 'Jim' VanKirk, MD, FACP
Jim has worked in hospice and medical ethics throughout his career.  He is a strong advocate for improving end-of-life care. Jim is an amazing educator for both  healthcare professionals as well as the general public about the importance of goals of care conversations.

 

Cordt Kassner, PhD, CEO
Cordt incorporated Hospice Analytics in 2008. He holds degrees in social work, counseling, and health and behavioral sciences.His prior work experience includes CEO of the Colorado Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, clinical and research responsibilities on the faculty of the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Science Center.

In addition to the keynote presentations, there will be opportunites to participate in the following breakout sessions:

• Quality Palliative Care Guidelines in Action: A Model for Restoring Healthcare Post COVID-19
• 'I Can See You Now': Expanding Access to Palliative Care for Rural Populations
• What is Palliative Care?: Finding the Right Messages
• Palliative Care 101: Pain/Dyspnea/Nausia/Delirium
• Health Equity: Panel Discussion
• Palliative Care and the Pediatric Population
• Palliative Pain Management in the Opioid Epidemic Era
• Palliative Care: Economics & Policy
• Fostering Partnerships in Oncology and Palliative Care
• Ethical Approaches to Refractory Suffering
• Updates in Pharmacology and Palliative Care: Cannabis
  

(All Workshops Subject to Change)

Closing General Session: Implementing Palliative Care Principles: Rasing the Bar Statewide

Blocks of rooms have been set aside at the Belfast Fireside Inn       (Reservation deadline: September 1, 2022)
and
Belfast Harbor Inn
(Reservation deadline: August 6, 2022)

Mention the Maine Hospice Council Palliative Care Conference to reserve a discounted room.
(First come, first served)

 

We Hope You Will Join Us!

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

 

* Gold Level Sponsorship ($1000 and Above)

    

Hartley & Benson Webster

* Silver Level Sponsorship ($500 to $999)

Drs. Lauren & Chris Michalakes

* Bronze Level Sponsorship (Up to $499)

William Norfleet, MD

     We have tried to create a menu that considers dietary limitations, but If you have any restrictions you would like us to be aware of, please let us know. 

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