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Dr Sharon Hamill and husband Sean
Blog
07.17.2025

Passing the Baton

But for everything there is a season. A valued mentor once told me, “Sometimes we are meant to cross the finish line and sometimes we are meant to carry the baton for a while and then pass to the next person.” Having established a firm foundation for the Institute, it is now time for me to pass the baton.

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The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care has been hard at work this year building opportunities for palliative care education across California.

Doctor speaking with elderly patient

San Marcos, CA — The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care is proud to announce the launch of updated Advance Care

Caregiver with mother
Blog
02.06.2025

It’s About Time

As a young graduate student in 1984, I became extremely interested in family caregivers, those family members who took on the care

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The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care is proud to serve as a community builder, and we invite all who wish to become part of the palliative care community to join us.

people under large umbrella
Blog
07.22.2024

It Takes a Village…

When I think about palliative care, the image that comes to my mind is a group of people whose eyes are firmly fixed on caring for a person in need. In fact, my favorite definition of palliative care aptly describes this image. “Palliative Care is really about helping people to feel that they’re not alone” (author unknown).

Resources

The many strengths of palliative care: communication, advance care planning, pain and symptom management, and psychosocial/spiritual support—are needed more than ever. These free resources explore palliative care topics and strategies designed to inspire exceptional whole person care. Stay engaged with us to access new resources as they become available.

Get Engaged

The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care aims to educate communities about palliative care. We offer links to organizations supporting patients and caregivers, empowering individuals to find optimal care and improve their quality of life.

San Diego Resources

San Diego is home to a variety of local resources that provide support for patients and their families. These resources include information, programs, workshops and support services located in the San Diego region.

CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care at CSUSM

Southern Caregiver’s Resource Center
Local office phone: (858)-268-4432

Aging & Independence Services
Local office phone: (800)-339-4661

Caregiver Coalition San Diego

211 San Diego
Local office phone: 211

Diseases Related Resources

Disease-specific organizations provide information, support, and guidance to those managing particular conditions. They offer educational materials, online forums, and access to experts who can help patients and families to navigate challenges.

Alzheimer’s Association
24/7 Helpline: (800)-272-3900

Alzheimer’s San Diego
Local office phone: (858)-492-4400

American Cancer Society
Local office phone: (619)-299-4200

Palliative Care Resources

Palliative Care is specialized medical care delivered by an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. They focus on working together to reduce patients’ serious illness symptoms and enhancing their quality of life. This support includes access to pain management, counseling services, and assistance with end-of-life planning.

CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care

Get Palliative Care

Coalition for Compassionate Care of California

California Health Care Foundation

Care Calendar: Lotsa Helping Hands

Omega Home Network

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Webinars

Our webinars focus on empowering healthcare professionals with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to excel in their fields. Led by industry experts, these sessions cover essential topics, address current challenges, and explore emerging trends in palliative care.

Missed the live event? No problem—catch up anytime and stay informed on the latest trends to enhance your skills and impact.

Lewy Body Dementia and The Role of Palliative Care

This webinar was offered in partnership with the Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation to highlight Lewy Body Dementia and the essential role of Palliative Care. The webinar started with a screening of the documentary “Sue’s Story: A Journey with Lewy Body Dementia”. Then we heard from two esteemed presenters, Dr. Kathleen Poston and Dr. Jocelyn Jiao from Stanford University. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session with our presenters and the audience.

 

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The Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation provides education, research funding, and caregiver resources with a special focus on Lewy body disease and related dementias.

Understanding Delirium: What I Wish My Colleagues Knew When Caring for Grandma

This webinar, hosted by the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care and Dr. Katie Robinson, dove into the complexities of dementia and delirium. Dr. Robinson shared invaluable lessons from her own experiences with her grandmother, giving clinical and family member perspectives.

Information Sessions
with Faculty

Join our next online webinar and Q&A session to learn more about our online, instructor-led courses.

Essentials of Palliative Care Chaplaincy

DATE: Wednesday, August 6
TIME: 4:00 pm PDT

Advanced Practice RN Certificate in Palliative Care

DATE: Wednesday, August 13
TIME: 4:00 pm PDT

RN Certificate in Palliative Care

DATE: Monday, August 25
TIME: 4:00 pm PDT

APRN Certificate in
Palliative Care

Thursday, September 14 at 3:00pm (PDT) via Zoom

REGISTER HERE