Palliative Care Week

May 18-22

Bringing together community members and healthcare professionals to learn about collaborative palliative care, integrative healing practices, self-care for providers and caregivers, and meaningful conversations about serious illness.

RSVP by May 15

Or contact Betsey Minihan: (508) 825-8325 or eminihan.mgb.org 

Monday, May 18

The Power of Palliative Care in Bangladesh: The Value of Collaborative Practice

Speakers

Anne-Marie Barron, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN

Professor Emerita, Simmons University

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mass General Hospital

Constance Dahllin, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN, FAAN

Palliative Care Specialist, Salem Hospital

📍 Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Watkins Conference Room | 1- 2pm

📍 Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall | 6pm

Tuesday, May 19

PASCON Volunteer Appreciation Day

Wednesday, May 20

The Incorporation of Music into Nursing Practice

Speaker

Kezia Duarte, RN, PASCON Nurse

📍 Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Watkins Conference Room | 1- 2pm

Thursday, May 21

Meditation Based Self-care Techniques to Enhance Wellness

Speaker

Charlene Thurston, RN, PASCON Program Director Emeritus

📍 Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Watkins Conference Room | 1- 2pm

Friday, May 22

Serious Illness Conversation: A Practical Approach to Performing and Documenting

Speakers

Debbie Dolan, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN Palliative Care Director

Ugne Aleknaite,  BC-AGPNP; IFM-CP, Program Leader, NCH Hematology/Oncology Program

📍 Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Watkins Conference Room | 1- 2pm