Upcoming Events
Free upcoming events offered by Stanford Palliative Care Health Education, Engagement, and Promotion program
Tuesday, February 4th at 7PM PST
Navigating Serious Illness: Palliative Care Perspectives Across Asian and Western Cultures
Western and Asian cultures can have differing core values that influence how people navigate serious illness, including end-of-life (EOL) care. Understanding these differences can help patients, families, and healthcare professionals work together to provide care consistent with personal, familial, and cultural values.
Grant Smith, MD, and Jean Yih, MBA, will discuss differences in the EOL experience between people living in the United States (US) and in Asian countries as well as differences between EOL care received by Asian Americans and Caucasian Americans within the US. They will provide guidance for starting conversations within families and with healthcare professionals to help families navigate serious illness and engage in care planning to minimize unnecessary distress during difficult illness at end of life.
Speakers:
Grant Smith, MD - Palliative Care Physician
Jean Yih, MBA - Medical Interpreter
Tuesday, February 18th at 5PM PST
Living Your Best Life: How Palliative Care Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Having a serious illness can affect your life in many ways. Join one of these workshops to find out what you can do to manage the impact your illness has on your life.
At this event, the Stanford Palliative Care team will share ways to live your best life using a holistic, person-centered approach.
During this workshop, the facilitator will talk about physical symptoms as well as emotional and spiritual well-being. You’ll also learn about the medical specialty, called palliative care, and how it can give you an extra level of support and improve your quality of life.
Tuesday, March 11th & 18th Noon-1pm PST