Understanding Advance
Directives and Navigating the Complexities of
End of Life Decision Making
Tuesday,
April 28th 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Memorial
Hall
The
Church of the Good Shepherd
7400 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23505
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Speaker:
Chaplain David A. Cochran, MTh, MBA
Sentara
Seating
is Limited
Admission is Free
Call to reserve your spot: 440-7501 |
| Most
people have heard the terms, Advance Directive,
Living Will, and Medical Power of Attorney. But,
do you really have a full understanding of what
they are and how they are used? Will they be honored
or ignored by your physician and hospital? Are physicians
required to provide or withdraw treatment that you
want or do not want in end of life? What are some
of the Ethical issues that can arise in end of life
care? In this seminar, we will explore these complex
issues and provide you with real world information
on what you need to do to protect your right of
autonomy for end of life treatment. You will also
be given the opportunity to complete an Advance
Directive and have all your questions answered. |
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The
ABC’s of Palliative Care
Tuesday,
May 19, 2009 10 am—12 pm
Memorial
Hall
The
Church of the Good Shepherd
7400 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23505
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Speaker:
MaryLou Weiss,
Nurse Practitioner
Sentara Leigh Hospital Palliative Care Team
Seating is Limited Admission
is Free
Call to reserve your spot: 440-7501 |
| Palliative
Care specializes in the relief of the pain, symptoms
and stress of serious illness. The goal is to prevent
and ease suffering and to offer patients and their
families the best possible quality of life. It is
useful at any stage of illness. It can be provided
at the same time as treatment that is meant to cure
you. Our seminar will address the following questions
about palliative care: How does it differ from hospice?
Where do you receive palliative care? Does insurance
pay for this service? How to start getting palliative
care? What can I expect from palliative care? Who
provides palliative care? There will be an informal
overview of Palliative Care with a discussion to
help you better understand your options for care,
when you or a loved one suffers from serious illness. |
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East
Beack 10K
Saturday
April 25th. This year the Chesapeake Bay 10K has
partnered with the beautiful waterfront community
of East Beach for the 6th running of the Chesapeake
Bay 10K; now named the East Beach Chesapeake Bay
10K.
Click
Here to Volunteer |
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Run on the Wild Side
6th
Annual "Run on the Wild Side" at The
Virginia Zoo will be held on May 30, 2009.
The 5k race will start just outside the main entrance
of the Zoo at 8:00 am. The children's 1/2 mile
race has two start times: ages 8-12 at 9:05 am
and 7 & under at 9:15 am. Race day registration
will be available from 6:30 - 7:45am.
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Here to Learn How to Volunteer |
Annual Lee Harkins Birthday
Dinner
November 8th
- This event, open to our volunteers, celebrates
the birth of our namesake and the tremendous contributions
of our caring volunteers. Reservations are required.
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