National Healthcare Decisions Day 2019

If you were suddenly seriously ill or injured and couldn’t speak for yourself, who would?

Most of us haven’t had a conversation about serious illness, haven’t selected a trusted decision maker, and haven’t completed an advance directive.

Providence St. Joseph Health is committed to promoting National Healthcare Decisions Day throughout our hospitals and the communities we serve. Join us at California State University Long Beach in an extended celebration the week of April 22.

Host your own event or workshop to encourage advance care planning:

• Sponsor a lunch & learn and invite an expert to discuss palliative care and hospice
• Show the "Why you need an advance directive" video
• Host a book club event on "Four Things That Matter Most" or "Dying Well" by Dr. Ira Byock
• Screen "Being Mortal or "End Game" and organize a panel discussion
• Invite friends over to complete advance directives and be the witnesses for each other
• Write a Love Letter!

See what other events are happening in your area!