On Sunday, January 29, 2012, The Wartburg will host a free seminar on Palliative Care. David C. Leven, JD, Executive Director of Compassion & Choices of New York and a leading advocate for patients and families for improved healthcare, palliative care and end-of-life care, will be the keynote speaker. Mr. Leven will talk about pain management, making end-of-life choices and recent New York State legislation he helped to initiate. Following his address, there will be a panel discussion with The Wartburg’s medical, administrative, nursing and social work staff. Continue the conversation over a light supper. Advance registration is required. To register call Karen Thomas at (914) 513-5308, email kthomas@thewartburg.org or register online at: http://wartburgpalliative.eventbrite.com
This event is co sponsored by Compassion & Choices of New York, Westchester End-of-Life Coalition &
The Wartburg Adult Care Community's "Wartburg Cares" outreach and education initiative.