In honor of National Care at Home Month, VITAS Healthcare invites healthcare professionals to a free, accredited webinar titled “From Cure to Comfort: The Hospice Journey to What Matters Most.” The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET / 10:00–11:30 a.m. PT. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
This live, interactive session offers up to 1.5 continuing education credits (CE/CME) for nurses, social workers, case managers, licensed nursing home administrators in Florida and Illinois, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Attendees will gain practical insights into identifying hospice-eligible patients, guiding goals-of-care conversations and supporting families through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Webinar Highlights:
- Real-world case studies demonstrating the impact of timely hospice enrollment
- Strategies for improving symptom management and holistic patient support
- Guidance on navigating medical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs at the end of life
Expert Panelists Include:
- Dr. Joseph Shega, EVP & Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. Lauren Loftis, Regional Medical Director
- Dr. Sandhya Bhalla-Regev, Regional Medical Director
- Patty Husted, EVP, Patient & Family Supportive Services
- Jason Cooper, Lead, National Spiritual Services
- Maite Hernandez, RN, Senior Director, Patient Access Development