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St. Louis-based Dover Health has expanded into the Chicago region with the purchase of Centered Care Hospice and Palliative Care and Cornerstone Home Health. With this deal, Dover expands to nine Illinois counties to complement its five-county footprint in Missouri. The transaction will enable Dover Health to expand its scale and offer enhanced benefits and technology to clinical staff and patients, according to a press release.
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Vishal Kapadia, DO Landmark Health, Part of Optum Home and Community AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Vishal Kapadia, DO has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Sachin Kale, MD MBOE FAAHPM The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Sachin Kale, MD MBOE FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Sachin Kale, MD MBOE FAAHPM The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Sachin Kale, MD MBOE FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Bruno A. Costa, MD The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program sponsors residents from underrepresented communities who are interested in hospice and palliative medicine (HPM). Research shows that providing culturally effective HPM services to marginalized communities can help address disparities. Additionally, studies indicate that healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction improve significantly when physicians reflect the populations they serve.
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Elizabeth Hart, MD Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Visionaries to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Elizabeth Hart, MD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Visionaries in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Families across the country are struggling. Millions struggle to balance caring for children and older loved ones. These days, many also struggle with balancing finances. With costs rising for everything from groceries to care services, it can be challenging for families to determine how best to spend their hard-earned dollars. Still, as the demand for home care services continues to.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 6, 2024
Christine Khandelwal, DO MHPE HMDC FAAHPM Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Christine Khandelwal, DO MHPE HMDC FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Category: Fundamentals The half-life of propranolol is only 3 hours, but continued administration saturates the hepatic process that removes propranolol from the circulation. The active metabolite 4-hydroxypropranolol is formed, and the half-life then becomes longer.
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Summary Transcript Summary As Eric notes at the end of today’s podcast, we talk about many difficult issues with our patients. How long they might have to live. Their declining cognitive abilities. What makes their lives meaningful, brings them joy, a sense of purpose. But one issue we’re not as good at discussing with our patients is sexual health.
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