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Palliative care is undeniably powerful in improving quality of life and transforming the healthcare experience, not just for seriously ill patients and
California Leading the Way in Palliative Care with SB 1004
By Melanie Marshall Legislation taking effect in January expands palliative care services to some of California’s most vulnerable patients and keeps the
The patient-centered approach at the heart of palliative care is dependent on a simple concept: knowing a patient’s values and wishes at
Executive Director Jennifer Ballentine Palliative Care Update
Today marks the one-month “anniversary” of my taking over the leadership of the CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care from founding Executive
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has announced it will provide $244,000 to fund palliative care education for qualified Medi-Cal
Symposium Seed Grant Winners 2017
Five academic researchers were recently awarded $45,000 in grants to advance palliative care education and research aimed at improving care and quality
Farewell Letter from Outgoing Executive Director Helen McNeal
As I step away from the Institute, I want to borrow the academic tradition so beautifully shared by Randy Pausch: The Last
Looking Back at the 2017 Academic Palliative Care Symposium
Innovation and inspiration took center stage last week at the CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care’s National Symposium for Academic and Palliative
2017 Palliative Care Seed Grant Recipients Announced
Awards designed to advance palliative care research Five innovative and diverse research projects were awarded $45,000 in Seed Grants last week by
Sharing knowledge and making connections is one of the best things about the National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education & Research
Advancing the life-changing benefits of palliative care and equipping health professionals to meet the growing demand is a shared passion of Helen
CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care’s annual event draws faculty, researchers from across U.S. Aug. 21, 2017 (SAN DIEGO) – Dr. Jessica
Jennifer Ballentine Announced as New Executive Director
McNeal’s Successor for National Institute Begins Sept. 25 July 27, 2017 (SAN DIEGO) – Jennifer Moore Ballentine has been named the new
John McCain and Conversations About Serious Illnesses
What we can Learn From John McCain’s Illness By Kendra Deja, LCSW, MSN, GNP-BC, ACHPN – Manager, Clinical Curriculum for the Institute When
More People Can Experience the Healing Power of Art
In a society where perfect records are admired when achieved, like winning the Tour de France, claiming an Oscar, or becoming a
2017 Palliative Care Symposium Program Announced
National Symposium Advances Palliative Care Education and Research CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care Symposium Announces Agenda July 11, 2017 (SAN DIEGO)
Faculty Explore Vastly Different Research to Alleviate Suffering When researchers gather at the National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education & Research
By Jamie Beachy, PhD, Certified ACPE Educator Palliative care stands at the forefront of growing fields within health care. With a focus