Grinnell Regional Hospice will host a hospice
volunteer training for residents in the GRMC service area. This class is
intended for people who are interested in learning more about end of life
issues and care. The training will be two days, Wednesdays, Oct. 23 and 30,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in GRMC’s Light Center for Community Health, 306 4th
Street, Grinnell.
“Attendees of this training program learn key issues
that a patient faces when nearing the end of life. Our intent is to help
individuals who will be caregivers or support caregivers for these individuals,”
says Sheena Huls, hospice volunteer coordinator. “The education provided during the 12-hour
training really has value for everyone. We all face death and many help friends
and family through the process.”
Huls also notes that though there is no obligation to
become an active volunteer after completion of the course, Grinnell Regional
Hospice often has individuals who choose to volunteer with its program.
Training speakers include JR Paulson, MD, medical
director; Sara Wray, RN patient care coordinator; Keith Morrison, chaplain, and
Linda Romero, LISW, GRMC social worker.
There is no cost to attend this class. Lunch is
provided to all participants. Hospice does need reservations to ensure enough
materials and food. Please reserve a space by calling Sheena Huls at
641-236-2418 or email at shuls@grmc.us.
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