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It's Time To Talk

VTPCRC

In life we prepare for everything…college, marriage, children, retirement. But we seldom talk about preparing for the end. Planning for end-of-life care is as important as all the other life plans people make. However, few people know their end-of-life options and still fewer have discussed their wishes with their doctor and family.

“Start the Conversation” is a public education initiative sponsored by Vermont’s Non-profit Visiting Nurse Associations, Home Health, and Hospice agencies in partnership with the Vermont Ethics Network to encourage you to know your end-of-life care choices, talk about your wishes with loved ones and doctors, and put your plans in writing.

Ursula McVeigh, MD

Fletcher Allen Palliative Care Specialist

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Zail Berry, MD

A prominent Vermont leader in the field of Palliative Care. Opportunity to hear from Dr. Berry!

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Flu Shot or Not? State Health Officials Warn Against "Alarmist" Reaction to Young Girl's Death

Nicole and Justin Matten of Barton have lived every parent’s worst nightmare. On December 2 their 7-year-old daughter, Kaylynne, visited her physician for an annual checkup. She got a flu shot. The next day, she developed a bad headache and fever. On December 6, the normally happy and healthy girl, who had no previous history of chronic health problems or adverse reactions to vaccines, turned blue, stopped breathing and died in her mother’s arms. read more

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Finding Hospice Care for the Dying

Readers respond to an Op-Ed essay about the difficulty of finding hospice facilities for some patients.

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January 28, 2012 10:15 AM-11:00 AM

A Conversation Worth Having

Learn about the types of care options available and get help with ways to start the conversation with your loved ones. You will be glad you did.

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June 07, 2012

Hospice and Palliative Care Council of VT's 21st Annual Conference

Save the Date!

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A program of Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties

With generous support from the Vermont Palliative Care Collaborative, The University of Vermont College of Medicine

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