Coalition Activities
Monmouth Cancer Coalition Presents Program on Palliative Care
The Monmouth Cancer Coalition provides an introduction to palliative care throughout the county.
INTRODUCTION TO PALLIATIAVE CARE
WHAT IS IT?
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
WHAT SHOULD EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT IT?
The Monmouth Cancer Coalition sponsors an educational program on palliative care at senior centers throughout the county. The program will be presented at community organizations and senior centers in Monmouth County.
The purpose of the program is to raise awareness about palliative care and its benefits as an important treatment option for individuals with cancer or serious chronic conditions. The program helps to dispel myths and offers guidance on how to speak to physicians about palliative care.
The speakers include three palliative care nurses from the Monmouth Cancer Coalition: Theresa L. Beck, of Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey; Barbara Eklund, former Director of Hospice Services at Monmouth Medical Center, the Saint Barnabas Hospice & Palliative Care Center; and Karen Scherman, Director of Patient Services, American Cancer Society. Three other expert palliative care nurses also provide important input into the presentations. All are advocates of palliative care and leaders in their field.
The program is offered upon request to community organizations throughout the county. For more information, contact the Coalition Coordinator at 732-418-3219 or pvirga@newsolutionsinc.com.