Events

Rural Hospice Conference

An Evening with BJ Miller M.D.

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre

Meet & Greet: 6-7pm, limited capacity

Presentation / Q&A: 7-9pm

Tickets: $25 $50 & $100

About Dr. BJ Miller

Founder, Mettle Health
Author, A Beginner’s Guide to the End

Dr. BJ Miller is one of the pre-eminent speakers on patient-centered care, palliative and end-of-life care. Drawing on his expertise as a physician, former Executive Director of Zen Hospice Project, and as a patient, he is an advocate for a healthcare system that maximizes quality of life and that minimizes unnecessary suffering.

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Rural Community Hospice Day

Friday, October 14, 2022

Kemptville

Tickets: $25

Themes

  • Improving palliative care in your community
  • Showcasing programs and services
  • Developing engaged and committed volunteers
  • Promoting community outreach

Keynote Speaker: David Kennedy

David is a trained trauma and grief counsellor with a long history in Hospice care. He has traveled the world to observe first hand death and grief practices in many cultures including Mongolia, East Africa, and the Caribbean. Through story-telling, David will share his rural community hospice experiences and speak to the power of connection.