Free community roundtable on hospice and palliative care in PG County

There are numerous myths and misconceptions about hospice and palliative care. The community has an opportunity to learn more and receive answers from experts during the "Hospice and Palliative Care Community Roundtable," hosted by Hospice of the Chesapeake. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Tree of Life Christian Ministries Center, 9109 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland.

This is the second time Dr. Rachel Jordan, Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs, has organized this community panel and will once again be its moderator. Jordan is passionate about the importance of access to community health, especially in the county she calls home. “I’ve spent my entire career advocating for health equity in Prince George’s County,” she said. “Along the way, I have made connections with many of the region’s health and civic leaders and organizations. We have found that together we can better educate our community about the importance and availability of advanced illness and end-of-life care.”

The panel will feature Hospice of the Chesapeake experts including Dr. Sonja Richmond, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Hospice Medical Director and Jennifer Ward, Bereavement Counselor, as well as Dr. Tom-meka Archinard, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for University of Maryland Capital Region Health; Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair and District 9 Council Member Sydney Harrison; and the Rev. James Robinson, Pastor, Tree of Life Christian Ministries.

The roundtable is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend, but people are asked to reserve a space at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-roundtable-discussion-on-hospice-palliative-care-tickets-1034888217517.

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Caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss is the mission of the Hospice of the Chesapeake family. For more information, please visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.