Join us for a presentation on the importance of bringing together community leaders, health care professionals, and policy experts to address whole-person care at the end of life and for those facing serious illness. This webinar will offer an opportunity to learn about the community, clinical and policy options available for providing patients and their families with support and care.
Participants will also learn more about the partnership between the California Catholic Bishops and Catholic health care systems through their statewide initiative, Caring for the Whole Person, which enables each parish to provide meaningful community support and resources to individuals and families facing serious illness or end of life. Learn how integrated care promotes human flourishing and enhances end-of-life care, helping individuals and their loved ones experience dignity and compassion.
Presenters
Rebecca Freeman, M.Div., BCC
Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator
Office of Family Life
Diocese of Orange
Indu Spugnardi
Senior Director, Community Health and Eldercare
Catholic Health Association of the United States
Lucas Swanepoel, JD
Senior Director, Government Relations
Catholic Health Association of the United States
Gregg VandeKieft, MD, MA, FAAFP, FAAHPM
Palliative Care Physician, Clinical Ethicist
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Robert Vega, JD
Director of Public Policy
Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Moderator
Diarmuid Rooney, M.S.Psych., M.T.S., D.Soc.Admin
Vice President, Sponsorship and Mission Services
Catholic Health Association of the United States