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We are excited to keep you informed of recent developments in the organization and welcome feedback at any time. Stay tuned in! We will be sending out these monthly updates to our members and contacts on what's new in our online community and within Social Work in hospice and palliative care.
Thanks,
The SWHPN Board of Directors
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Link up with Members through LinkHealthPro
SWHPN is keeping members up-to-date on new advancements and new resources in the field through an online networking space designed to help healthcare professionals in connecting with other healthcare professionals. The online community at linkhealthpro.com has been buzzing with discussions on articles, media, teaching tools and upcoming events. Members may also sign in to access recordings of presentations from the January 2008 SWHPN pre-conference. Click here to fill out the membership form.
SWHPN Starts Blogging
Next month on the SWHPN online community, Board Member Judy Peres will blog to members on the topic of advance directives. Sign in and join in the discussions. If you are not already a member, join now!
Lost Password?
A personal login name and temporary password was sent to members from "account.management" at linkhealthpro. Click here to have your password re-sent.
Free Monograph Available at SWHPN.org
Want to know more about how we got started? Learn about the history of SWHPN and the 2002 and 2005 Social Work Summits on End-of-Life and Palliative Care in our new publication, Charting a Course for the Future of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care: A report of the second Social Work Summit on End-of-Life and Palliative Care, available now at swhpn.org/monograph.pdf. Spread the word to your colleagues.
SWHPN is Co-Sponsoring December 5th Conference
This conference will explore the emerging roles and diverse skills social workers bring to the interdisciplinary palliative care team, whether in hospice organizations, hospital social work, specialized palliative care unites, long-term care, or community care.
Social Work in Hospice and Palliative Care: The Emerging Landscape
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Location: Cardozo Law School, 55 Fifth Avenue @ 12th Street, New York, NY
- Registration Fee: $50 (Free for Students and Yeshiva University Faculty)
- Social work CEUs available for New York and New Jersey.
Mark 12/5/08 down on your calendar and look for an e-announcement from SWHPN soon for more information about registering. You may also email Yeshivaconference@swhpn.org.
Supporting International Efforts
SWHPN has signed on to the 'Joint Declaration & Statement of Commitment' issued by the International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care, the Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance, and other organizations around the world. This is the first 'Joint Declaration' ever to be developed and signed by leading international organizations in palliative care, hospice, pain, cancer, HIV/AIDS and other fields. Read the full story.
American Cancer Society funds new palliative care research
August 20th, 2008 - The American Cancer Society has announced a request for proposals in patient-oriented palliative care research. It is anticipated that a total of $500,000 will be available for 5 to 10 applications selected through the ACS peer review system. The application deadline is October 15th, 2008. Visit cancer.org to read more about the RFA and application process.
Invite Colleagues to Join SWHPN
If you have colleagues who share your passion for hospice and palliative care, forward this email along and to invite them to join! Founding membership is still available for a limited time. Click here to sign up.
Meet Us in Austin at Our Next Conference
Our next annual conference will be held March 25-28, 2009 in Austin, Texas together with the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) conference. More information to come, or email AAHPMconference@swhpn.org. We hope to see you there!
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