The Southeast Institute of Innovation in Palliative and Supportive Care ( SIIPSC ) Quarterly Newsletter

University of Alabama at Birmingham and Emory University to co-host Summit 2022 !

We are so excited to announce that University of Alabama at Birmingham and Emory University have partnered to co-host the “ Forging the Future of Palliative Care Summit 2022 : Culture , Communication , and Care in the American South !” that will take place November 17-19 , 2022 in Birmingham , AL at the UAB Hilton . As one of the strategic intents of the Southeast Institute for Innovation in Palliative and Supportive Care , this partnership allows us to foster collaborations in the Southeast in the field of palliative care . A committee has been formed with leaders from both institutions to design the content of the conference that will have a regional focus , with national and regional experts delivering content .

The Summit will allow you to connect with a diverse group of physicians , nurses and other interdisciplinary team members from across the Southeast .

The purpose of this three-day conference is three-fold : Connecting - Connecting clinicians , educators , researchers , and administrators dedicated to the field of palliative medicine in the Southeast . Learning - Learning about evidence-based practice , strategies to reduce health disparities , and effective cultural communication . Sharing - Sharing of palliative care expertise and evidence , which can address gaps and challenges to providing palliative care everywhere for everyone .

Mark your calendars to join us in Birmingham !

For more information , please visit www . uab . edu / pcsummit or email Stacey Miller at staceymiller @ uabmc . edu .