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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · Jul 29

📰 'How to Integrate Medical Humanities into Your Palliative Care Practice' by Ian B. Kwok, MD; J. Redwing Keyssar, RN; Gayle Kojimoto, BA; and Michael W. Rabow, MD, FAAHPM
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Learn how integrating medical humanities can strengthen your palliative care practice and more.

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · May 9

Colorado Rural Health Center is sounding the alarm over proposed health care cuts that, according to CRHC CEO and NRHA President Michelle Mills, threaten a “cornerstone supporting the rural health care delivery system for decades.” Read more: www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-releas... #ruralhealth

Colorado Rural Health Center Sounds Alarm Over Proposed Cuts to Rural Health

April 29, 2025 -- The nonprofit State Office of Rural Health and State Rural Health Association represents over 716,000 Coloradans and serves as a lifeline to supporting the state's most vulnerable po...

www.24-7pressrelease.com

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · May 5

In @nytimes.com, NRHA member Kevin Stansbury outlines what Medicaid cuts would do to his rural hospital in Hugo, Colo. “But the real damage — the kind that keeps me up at night — will be done to the hardworking people in my rural community.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/o... #ruralhealth

Opinion | What Medicaid Cuts Would Do to My Rural Hospital (Gift Article)

Small-town America depends on health care systems like mine, but I’m not sure we’ll be able to keep our doors open if Congress cuts Medicaid.

www.nytimes.com

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Apr 25

Make the most of the last day of #SHMConverge25!

Check out the palliative care mini track for the latest & greatest in serious illness care.

@societyhospmed.bsky.social @rabrazzak.bsky.social #HAPC

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Apr 24

#SHMConverge25

Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Apr 24

Up your game at #SHMConverge2025!

"Don't Gamble with Your Words: Primary Palliative Care Tips to Improve Your Odds of Effective Communication with Seriously Ill Patients" happens TODAY at 3:40p in Breakers CDIJ.

@societyhospmed.bsky.social @anniemassart.medsky.social @rabrazzak.bsky.social #HAPC

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Apr 22

Hospitalists who are care for patients with serious illness - and who doesn't? - check out this palliative care lineup at #SHMConverge25!

Hope to see you there! @societyhospmed.bsky.social @anniemassart.medsky.social @rabrazzak.bsky.social #hapc

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 8

BRING IT!!! #hapc26

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Holly Yang @hollyby.bsky.social · Feb 8

I loved being a part of the homerooms and SIG/Forums. Please make sure to stay connected to the various communities after #hapc25 on connect.aahpm.org! You can sign up for SIGs, Forums, and Councils in your member profile and the “Communities” on the @aahpm.bsky.social website.

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Holly Yang @hollyby.bsky.social · Feb 8

So excited to congratulate the FAAHPM Class of 2024! Thank you for your work for @aahpm.bsky.social and the field! #hapc25

List of the 80 new Fellows of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM) in 2024

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 8

Good Mountain Morning #HAPC25!

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 6

Wow! I hope @benwthompson.bsky.social knows I have high expectations for dinner with him tonight! #hapc

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 6

If you'd like to learn more about museum-based education, check out the #HMIMuseum fellowship that attracts many #hapc folks! #hapc25
harvardmacy.org/courses/muse....

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 6

Loved working with these amazing faculty! @alijohnzrrabi.bsky.social, Gordon Wood, Josh Hauser, Laura Morrison, Paul DeSandre. And a special thanks to our mentors Liz Gaufberg and Corinne Zimmermann and the @denverartmuseum.bsky.social #hapc25 #HMIMuseum

6 people standing in front of a brightly painted wall.

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 6

And an exploration of our values and professional identities. #hapc25

Small groups of people standing around works of art.

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 6

...as well as a personal responses tour #hapc25

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 6

We explored meaning and connection through activities such as visual thinking strategies (VTS) #hapc25

Groups on individuals surrounding works of art.

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 6

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou

So grateful for the opportunity to share and honor each other's story yesterday at the #hapc25 pre-con session @DenverArtMuseum! Thanks to all who participated! #HMIMuseum

A group of about 50 hospice & palliative medicine clinicians standing on a stairway.

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 5

#HAPC25 pre-conference sessions are underway! I'm so happy to be sharing my home museum in our "Experience at the Denver Art Museum" session this afternoon. "Bella Falcon" by Ho-Chunk artist Tom Jones is just one of the pieces we'll be reflecting on. @denverartmuseum.bsky.social @aahpm.bsky.social

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 5

Just one is too hard! Let's see...I booked Rioja for me and
@benwthompson.bsky.social tomorrow night. Also: Corsica Wine Bar, Temaki Den, Sushi Den. If you're into vinyl, the bartenders at Sunday Vinyl not only make drinks but also spin records! #hapc25

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 5

Excited to say I’m NOT traveling to the majestic mountains of Denver for #hapc25 …because I live in the majestic mountains of Denver! Safe travels and can’t wait to see everyone!

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Elizabeth Gundersen @topgundersen.bsky.social · Feb 5

To everyone attending #hapc25: Welcome to colorful Colorado!

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Eric Widera, MD @ewidera.bsky.social · Jan 14

The #HPMParty is returning to Denver during the 2025 AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly. We will be doing our traditional Pub Crawl, this time starting at 8 pm on Thursday, February 6th at the Celtic. Details here: geripal.org/hpmparty-is-... #hapc25 #HAPC #palliative

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