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HopeWest and Community Hospital to host conference

HopeWest, in collaboration with Community Hospital, is proud to announce the Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference scheduled for Feb. 23, 2024. This exciting event is  designed to provide a comprehensive educational opportunity for healthcare  professionals, focusing on hospice and palliative care, advance directives, and  effective management of specific symptoms. 

Event Details: 

February 23, 2024, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Choice of In-Person or Online  

Community Hospital In-Person Capacity: 50  

CME Credits: Available 

Conference Schedule Highlights:  

– Keynote sessions from renowned experts like Dr. Crystal Owens, Dr. Phil Ramos,  and Dr. Ellissa Tiller  

– Topics covering updates in dyspnea management, palliative pain management,  communication skills, and more.  

– Specific sessions on advanced directives and the management of behavioral  disturbances in delirium and dementia. 

The Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference is primarily aimed at  area physicians, physician assistants, and nurses. It also extends its reach to various  area practices interested in sending multiple disciplines for a comprehensive  learning experience. The conference is a perfect blend of professional development  and practical education, offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits to  attendees. 

This one-day event promises to be interactive and insightful, focusing on changing  the way healthcare professionals think about both life and death. The limited in-person capacity ensures an intimate setting for enhanced learning and networking,  while the online streaming option caters to a broader audience. 

Registration Information: 

To register for the conference, please visit HopeWestCO.org/hpc-conference For more details, please contact, Jennette Price, Community Liaison, HopeWest, (970) 773-4172,  [email protected]; or Brooke Thomas, CME Specialist, (970) 361-0688, [email protected] 

Join us for a day of exploration, education, and enlightenment at the Western Slope  Hospice and Palliative Care Conference. Be a part of a movement that aims to  revolutionize the perspective on end-of-life care and the overall healthcare  approach to life and death.

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