Elmhurst Hospital: Make sure healthcare wishes are known, followed

In recognition of National Healthcare Decision Day, Elmhurst Hospital is presenting “Take Charge of Your Healthcare Decisions” on Thursday, April 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Soukup Herter Library & Resource Center at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd.

Information will be available about the importance of advance directives, which are made known through a durable power of attorney for healthcare, a document that states a patient’s healthcare wishes if they’re not able to speak and designates a person to act on the patient’s behalf.

In addition, resources will be offered that explain living wills and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for life-sustaining treatment.

For more information, call Denise Ertsman at (331) 221-1146.