Caring for the caregiver: Understanding hospice vs palliative care
Date: August 19
Hour:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Event description
Caring for a loved one can be challenging, and caregivers deserve support along the way. Join our free online webinar to learn the differences between hospice and palliative care, when each service may be appropriate, and how these programs help provide comfort, dignity, and support for patients and their families.
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions directly to a doctor!
This webinar is FREE and easy to join from your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
- Location:
- Online
Event information
Speakers
Ana Gonzalez, MSN, APRN, FNP-C & Vicky Schafer
Ana Gonzalez is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of clinical experience across oncology, emergency medicine, surgical care, and palliative medicine. As part of the palliative care team at Sanitas Medical Center, Ana specializes in symptom management, goals-of-care conversations, and improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illness.
Vicky Schafer is a healthcare leader with more than 13 years of experience in oncology, hospice, palliative care, and healthcare operations. As Business Development Manager at Sanitas, she leads strategic initiatives to expand access to palliative care, partnering with medical centers to educate teams, strengthen relationships, and support program growth.
