February 27, 2025
Pallinews: On faith & service to others leading the way
Empowering Pharmaceutical Expertise in Palliative Care
Professor Ebtesam Ahmed's Fulbright-funded mentorship sparks a lasting pairing between a university in the U.S. and another in India.
A Sweet Ride
Belize national palliative care association raffle raises $8,620 USD and community awareness on the back of a motorcycle. A report by its executive director, Frederico Gianelli, S.J.
Helping to Disrupt Fear
An intergenerational team—including many young people—mark World Cancer Day in Barbados by educating others on cancer control: photos & a brief report.
IAHPC News briefs
108 National Associations Given 1-Year Free Membership A total of 56 new palliative care associations have joined in this important first step of IAHPC's focus on national advocacy for improved access. Read more.
Stella Rithara at IAPCON Rithara encourages IAHPC members to attend such events in person, as "it gives us an opportunity to talk about our activities. Read more.
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End-of-Life Essentials is giving a communication masterclass webinar on March 4 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ACDT (March 3, 8-9 p.m. EST) and has updated its "Imminent Death" module, which is paired with "Recognizing Dying" and "Communication and Decision-Making." End-of-Life Essentials' free education modules are intended to assist health care professionals working in acute care hospitals about the delivery of end-of-life care.
McGill University has launched National Grand Rounds lectures, a 2025 initiative to expand the reach of palliative care education to clinicians across Canada. A patient/family advocate and cancer survivor will speak on "The Heart of the Matter: Personal reflections on caring and being cared for," March 26 from noon to 1 p.m. EST. It is the second of 10 lectures. Register here.
The Center to Advance Palliative Care's annual survey, Palliative Pulse, is open to all. It closes on March 12. This annual survey tracks the health and priorities of palliative care teams and how CAPC can support them. Take the survey.
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