Hospice vs. Palliative Care: Understanding the Difference

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 12 pm CST

Comfort Keepers deeply values our community partnerships with doctors, nurses, social workers, and many other healthcare professionals who work with us daily. Comfort Keepers is proud to offer this free lunchtime webinar on Hospice vs. Palliative Care to show our gratitude.

As care providers, we are gifted with the opportunity to help and comfort patients through the most difficult chapters in life. By staying up-to-date on the latest techniques, technologies, and treatments, we can provide the most effective care in their time of need.

Join us Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 12 pm CST as Mary Helen Ekstam, MT-BC, CDP of Loyola Medicine Home Care & Hospice Trinity Health at Home, takes us on a deep dive into the differences between hospice and palliative care - as well as the unique importance of each.

In this informative webinar, Mary Helen will discuss the differences in each care type by examining industry data, public perceptions, care team coordination, eligibility guidelines, pain management, and individual patient needs.

Our free lunchtime webinars are designed to provide information and inspiration to healthcare professionals across the industry. So, grab your lunchbox and listen as we uncover the intricacies of hospice and palliative care. To register for this event, just click here, and stay tuned for more events in our Continuing Education series!

CEUs* are available at no charge to attendees. For more information, contact CynthiaRyckrnan@ComfortKeepers.com.

*Certified by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).