January Newsletter

Message from the Chair and Executive Director Lukas and Liliana reflect on IAHPC’s blessings of 2019: receiving support and serving those in need.
Policy and Advocacy Dr. Katherine Pettus outlines advocacy opportunities to improve access to essential palliative care medicines in your country and beyond. Also: an offer to answer your questions online and share her expertise via remote lectures.
News
- $8,211 was raised on Giving Tuesday for IAHPC’s education project to relieve health-related suffering.
- A U.S. directory of palliative care providers has been launched.
What’s New in the IAHPC Calendar
What's New in Pallipedia Pallipedia's encyclopedic list of terms of use in palliative care has recently expanded by 24 definitions.
Grants in Action The Colombian Association of Palliative Care reports on its Spirituality Symposium; IAHPC’s 2018 Loyalty Award recipient reports on a post-graduate research conference; the 2019 Institutional Award recipient reveals the benefits of a week-long educational visit.
Featured Article Ask Yourself This: Dr. Steven Radwany with 10 questions vital to nurturing your palliative care program.
IAHPC Book Reviews Seeking guidance? Expertise? Browse hundreds of reviews written by Dr. Roger Woodruff these past 20 years.
Lessons from the Literature
Under My Microscope IAHPC Research Advisor Dr. Tania Pastrana selects an article on a possible link between longevity and fine arts.

Media Watch: Indigenous Peoples Recent studies on palliative care for Indigenous peoples in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. (including Hawaii), selected by Barry R. Ashpole.
Introducing... Dying At Home A good death with loving support is available to everyone, anywhere, with the freely available Dying At Home Program, says its co-founder, Dr. Helen-Anne Manion.
Membership Matters
- Meet Your Program Officer — Genevieve Napier
- New & Renewing Members’ List
List of Donors