NEWS & EVENTS

National Healthcare Decisions Day Program

Thursday, April 30, 2020
8:30 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Wheaton Library and Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD

Free of charge. Registration required.

Keynote Address:

Stephen B. Thomas, PhD

University of Maryland Center for Health Equity

"Health Equity and End-of-Life Care"

Dr. Thomas' current research focuses on the translation of evidence-based science on chronic disease into community-based interventions designed to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care.

Breakout Topics:

The impact of culture on advance care planning (ACP), both personal and provider perspectives
Culturally-appropriate resources for ACP

Who Should Attend?

Anyone concerned about, serving or touched by serious illness
Caregivers and patients
Healthcare providers
Hospice and palliative care staff
Payers

Dr. Stephen B. Thomas

Event Flyer

Registration - Providers

Registration - Community Members

For more information, contact:
Jackie Ogg, jackieo@rcn.com, 301-537-5627
Tina Purser Langley, tina.purserlangley@montgomerycountymd.gov, 240-773-8290

Allison Stearns, allisons@caringmatters.org, 301-869-4673