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While I have several tangible accomplishments over the years from presenting and championing various diversity initiatives, I am also very proud of myself for pursuing a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Research shows that providing culturally effective HPM services to marginalized communities can help address disparities.
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There’s lots of opportunities here in terms of bringing palliative care and hospice care more front and center and more top of mind, frankly, to those on the care team to present that to their patients,” Behan said. 1, 2025, with the application period starting May 20 and ending June 17.
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Over 1,000 attendees and exhibitors joined for the in-person program which included action-packed days of keynotes, concurrent education sessions, networking opportunities, award presentations, and celebrations. The Alliance brings together two organizations with nearly 90 years of combined experience: NAHC and NHPCO.
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