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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 3d

Capturing Care: Share Your Photos of #PalliativeCare in Action

$500 First Prize in IAHPC #PhotoContest!

The biannual International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Photo Contest is back!

Read more 👉🏻 bit.ly/4mN7svF

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 9d

Igniting a Fire from Within: @IAHPC Scholars return from national conferences to teach, organize & advocate for palliative care. Read reports from Colombia, Nigeria, South Africa & Argentina in IAHPC's #Pallinews.

See more 👉 bit.ly/46KyZbf

#palliativecare #hospice

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 11d

It took just 1 visit to her Kenya community's hospice—where she saw the beauty of holistic care—for Pitty Mwagiru to dedicate her working life to palliative care patients. ⁠
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Read her story in this week's #Pallinews 👉🏻 bit.ly/4nLSfvK%E2%8...
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#palliativecare #hospice #healthcare

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 19d

Meet us at the African Palliative Care Conference in Botswana!

The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) is proud to sponsor as African Palliative Care Association (APCA) marks 20 years.

👉 bit.ly/46uYPji

#PalliativeCare #IAHPC #APCA

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 20d

Practical & heartfelt advice on how to navigate through a devastating loss, a book review by Frank Brennan.

Read now 👉🏻 bit.ly/3VLduSt

@IAHPC #Pallinews #palliativecare #hospice #healthcare #grief #death #review

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 22d

It’s tomorrow! Join our webinar: Management Strategies for Dementia Patients. Expert insights + caregiver experiences, incl. dementia care in low-resource settings.

📅 Sept 18 | ⏰ 7am PT · 10am EST · 2pm GMT · 4pm CET/Zambia · 7:30pm Kerala

Free for IAHPC members 👉 bit.ly/4mF4fyx

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 23d

IAHPC LEAD program focus: integrating essential palliative care into national health systems in Chile, El Salvador, Ghana, Lebanon, Nepal, North Macedonia, & the Philippines.

Read now 👉🏻 bit.ly/3V9OWm2

@IAHPC @kpettus #Pallinews #LEAD2 #palliativecare #hospice #advocacy

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 24d

Last Day — 20% Off IAHPC Memberships!

Take advantage of the 20% discount to support #palliativecare workers around the world!

Read more 👉🏻 bit.ly/3IlfTAi

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 26d

@iahpc.org's expert guidance on essential medicines for common palliative care symptoms⁠ 👉🏻 bit.ly/47FEVoa%E2%8...
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@WHO #Pallinews #palliativecare #hospice #healthcare #medicine⁠

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 27d

#Pallinews this week: Brimming with practical help, useful information & a book review

Read the full issue 👉🏻 bit.ly/46tmcel

#IAHPC #PalliativeCare #EssentialMedicines #PalliativeCareAdvocacy
#GlobalHealth #PainRelief

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · 29d

Join our webinar: Management Strategies for Dementia Patients
Gain insights from experts + real caregiver experiences, with a focus on dementia care in low-resource settings.

📅 Sept 18
⏰ 7am PT | 10am EST | 2pm GMT | 4pm CET/Zambia | 7:30pm Kerala

Free for IAHPC members
Register now bit.ly/4nqlNz8

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Sep 8

Seven days left - 20% discount in membership fees!

Take advantage of the 20% discount to support #palliativecare workers around the world!

Read more about the membership benefits 👉🏻 bit.ly/42kob1Y

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Sep 5

Exciting news!

Mary Callaway, MME, has been elected as the next Chairperson of the IAHPC Board of Directors. She will begin her new role on January 1, 2026.

Please join us in congratulating Mary!

Read more 👉🏻 bit.ly/46kXvka

#IAHPC #PalliativeCare

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Sep 1

Last chance! Join Module 6: Final Hours of the IAHPC Summer Palliative Care Basics Course

Sept 4, 7am PT | 10am EST | 4pm CET | 2pm GMT.

Free for members + Certificate

More information 👉 bit.ly/4fZZgXb

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 28

Take advantage of the 20% discount to support #palliativecare workers around the world! The discount has been extended until September 15th.

Read more about the membership benefits 👉🏻 bit.ly/3JWgKHW

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 25

Register for module 5 of @IAHPC/@ELNEC Basics Course #palliativecare August 21 GMT Dr. Carrie Cormack teaching “Loss, Grief and Bereavement” Free for @IAHPC members.

Register here to reserve your spot 👉🏻 bit.ly/4oRDCZl

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 22

New @iahpc.org #palliativecare resource for #primarycare docs, nurses & pharmacists!

The Manual on the Use of Essential Palliative Care Medicines for Adults offers consensus-based recommendations for each recommended medicine.

Read and download the Manual 👉🏻 bit.ly/45Gyrmg

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 11

Register for module 3 of @iahpc.org /ELNEC Palliative Care Basics Course #palliativecare starting August 14 GMT Dr. Patrick Coyne teaching “Symptom Management”

Free for @IAHPC members.

More information 👉🏻 bit.ly/4ftTCwi

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 11

Bhutan had no palliative care activity until 2016 when two nurse-lecturers travelled to Kerala for hands-on training
PalliumIndia. Now, palliative care is embedded in government policy.

Read more in #Pallinews 👉🏻 bit.ly/4fsIa41

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 7

#Pallinews this week: Elevator pitch workshop report/how-to guide & PC in Bhutan

👉🏻 bit.ly/pallinews-au...

#PalliativeCare #ElevatorPitch #GlobalHealth #PCinBhutan #PCAdvocacy

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 6

What does #PalliativeCare look like where you live? Send your terrific photos from past events! 📸

$500 First Prize in IAHPC #PhotoContest!

The biannual International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Photo Contest for members is back!

Read more 👉🏻 bit.ly/4okfBtP

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Aug 4

The @IAHPC and the ELNEC are pleased to announce Module 2 of the 2025 Summer Course “Palliative Care Basics Course”

Dr. Judith Paice teaching “Pain Management”.

Free for @IAHPC members.

More information 👉🏻 bit.ly/3J1cc2I

#PalliativeCare #PallliativeCareCourse #PCBasicCourse

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Jul 21

Register for the virtual 6-module @IAHPC / @ELNEC Palliative Care Basics Course #palliativecare starting July 31 2pm GMT

@Betty Ferrell teaching “Overview of Palliative Care Nursing”

Free for @IAHPC members.

More information 👉🏻 bit.ly/4lHyPYw

#PallliativeCareCourse

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Jul 21

Now is a terrific time to join IAHPC or renew your membership!

Take advantage of the 20% discount to support #palliativecare workers around the world!

Read more about the membership benefits 👉️ bit.ly/4lEhO1f

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care @iahpc.org · Jul 14

Register for the virtual 6-module @IAHPC / @ELNEC Palliative Care Basics Course #palliativecare starting July 31 2pm GMT

@Betty Ferrell teaching “Overview of Palliative Care Nursing”

Free for @IAHPC members.

More information 👉🏻 bit.ly/3TDVJDK

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