DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational workshop on how to plan for future health care and medical decisions at noon Sept. 17.
The talk will focus on the three stages of Advanced Care Planning, a process in which individuals discuss and decide their future healthcare wishes in the event they unable to speak for themselves while at a healthcare facility.
“In an effort to honor one’s healthcare wishes, to promote quality of life and provide peace of mind, it is important to begin these important conversations about end of life sooner rather than later to ensure one’s wishes are honored,” said Maggie Sessa RN, Certified ACP Instructor with Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach and Parish Nurses.
This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.
To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399.
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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