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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 27d

📰 '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
🔗 ow.ly/KaPa50WmBfu

Learn how integrating medical humanities can strengthen your palliative care practice and more.

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Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · 26d

Excited for #CAPCSeminar25! Who else is here? #palliativecare #hapc #hpm

CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 26d

Like + share this post if you made it to Philly for #CAPCSeminar25! #PalliativeCare #hpm #hapc

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Molly Nowels @nollymowels.bsky.social · Sep 8

More work with @pallipsych.bsky.social is out today! We asked nursing home staff about their perceptions of palliative care, their engagement with advance cafe planning and which components of pall care are most valuable to them. doi.org/10.1111/jgs....

Training and Practice Gaps in Nursing Home Palliative Care: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Background Palliative care needs are prevalent among nursing home (NH) residents. However, access to and integration of palliative care services remain limited. NHs often rely on a workforce with va...

doi.org

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CREATE Center @create-center.bsky.social · Aug 22

🧠 Join us Sept 30, 11AM–1:30PM EDT for “Aging, Technology & Decision Making” — a free virtual event on AI & decision tools for older adults, featuring CREATE PI Dr. Wally Boot.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/agingtech2025
#GSA #AgingTech #Gerontology

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WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @wcmgeripal.bsky.social · Aug 11

Older adults are "having to adapt to a rapidly changing technological environment." Dr. Walter Boot comments on cognitive effects and what to expect: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/h...

How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

www.nytimes.com

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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · Jul 20

📰 '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
🔗 ow.ly/KaPa50WmBfu

Learn how integrating medical humanities can strengthen your palliative care practice and more.

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Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you to the crowds who came to the vigil for May Kwok and Kevin Cruikshank. Their deaths were a result of known design flaws at this deadly intersection. Fix Canal St Now. @transalt.org @familiesforsafestreets.org

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jul 23

ICYMI: ACS CAN & @patientqol.bsky.social advocates traveled to D.C. for #PQLCLobbyDay to meet with lawmakers and ask them to cosponsor #PCHETA. This important bill will advance #PalliativeCare education, awareness & research and improve quality of care & life for millions of patients. (1/2)

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Transportation Alternatives @transalt.org · Jul 23

Tonight we'll be on Canal Street honoring the lives of Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kevin was riding a bike, May was just sitting on a bench — both were run over and killed by a speeding driver.

Join us at 6 p.m. on Canal and Chrystie: www.mobilize.us/transalt/eve...

No More Deaths on Canal: Emergency Rally and Vigil · Transportation Alternatives

This past weekend, two New Yorkers were horrifically killed by a speeding driver exiting the Manhattan Bridge. On Wednesday, we will stand together to demand safer streets and an end to traffic death...

www.mobilize.us

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Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · Jul 15

Free public webinar: Join me and art therapist Joshua Brancheau to learn about #ArtTherapy (and participate in an arts-based activity!) events.weill.cornell.edu/event/transf...

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Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · Jul 12

Medical humanities programs have the ability to attract diverse interest, unlocking non-verbal communication and tapping into the power of symbolism/metaphor, as well as opportunities for community-building. #MedHum #hapc www.capc.org/blog/how-to-...

Integrate Medical Humanities into Palliative Care - CAPC - Blog

Discover how medical humanities interventions—like poetry, art, and music—can strengthen your palliative care practice, support your team, and improve patient care.

www.capc.org

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Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · Jul 9

Medical humanities initiatives have a unique fundraising advantage: they intrinsically engage in highly effective storytelling! #medhum #hapc #palliativecare www.capc.org/blog/how-to-...

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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · Jul 9

📰 '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
🔗 ow.ly/KaPa50WmBfu

Learn how integrating medical humanities can strengthen your palliative care practice and more.

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WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @wcmgeripal.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congratulations to our graduating #PalliativeCare fellows! #hpmClassOf25 🎉

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · Jun 27

Come out this weekend to learn more about the Department of Transportation's latest design plans for the Avenue B Open Street! June 28, 1 - 4 p.m., on Avenue B between 8th and 9th Streets.

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Lauren Kriger Groner @laurengroner.bsky.social · Jun 27

‼️Kennedy v. Braidwood decision:

"Siding w the government on Friday, the court upheld the Affordable Care Act, allowing the USPSTF to continue determining which services will be available free of cost to Americans covered by the Affordable Care Act."

Great news!!! 🥳

tinyurl.com/Braidwood-SC...

Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare measure on preventive care

Siding with the government on Friday, the court upheld the Affordable Care Act, allowing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to continue determining which services will be available free of cost t...

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Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · Jun 24

Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · Jun 14

Early voting is open in NY and Election Day is Tuesday, June 24!
Vote for someone who understands their #CommUnity inside and out. Someone who shows up for the vulnerable and brings people together. If you live in #EastVillage, vote Francisco Gonzalez for district leader!

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TIME'S UP! @timesupnyc.bsky.social · Jun 12

Join us this Saturday, June 14th at 2pm in La Plaza Community Garden for a Medicinal Garden Workshop.

We'll be drinking herbal teas, identifying the herbs, talking about their traditional uses, and how to prepare them.

La Plaza Community Garden is at the SW corner of 9th St & Ave C.

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WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @wcmgeripal.bsky.social · Jun 12

This Sunday 6/15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD - an internationally recognized day to acknowledge and understand #elderabuse and its implications for older adults around the world.
Over the next few days, follow us for more updates and tips on this important issue!

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · Jun 11

🏥 When hospitals plan to close entirely or eliminate critical services, communities are too often left out. We rallied today in support of the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act because every New Yorker deserves a say in decisions that impact their health and their lives.

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Lois Uttley @ljuttley.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join me at this rally/press conference this morning urging Gov. Hochul to sign the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act. It has passed both houses of the state Legislature. It requires meaningful engagement of affected communities and strengthens state oversight. #healthpolicy

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🚇 Riders Alliance @ridersalliance.org · May 27

By now, there's no need to repeat it — it's an absolute NO for Cuomo. But what about the other options?

Glad you asked! Over the next week, we'll review the transit track records and policy commitments of 5 strong candidates to consider, starting tomorrow with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!

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Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) @cidnyinc.bsky.social · May 19

Have you been affected by recent or proposed Medicaid cuts and live on Staten Island? We want to hear from you! We're collecting stories about your experience, which we will share in our efforts to keep access to Medicaid

If interested, please share your story here: forms.office.com/r/3RwK3m6ZtC

Microsoft Forms

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · May 14

Join AAHPM in celebrating #PrideMonth on June 12 with a free webinar on LGBTQIA+ leadership in healthcare! Dr. Corey Tapper will share insights on the important role of medicine in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Don't miss out, register today! bit.ly/3Zi4gzj

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