Safe firearm storage may reduce pediatric lead exposure in households with guns | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

20th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Prague, Czechia | 14–16 May 2026 Wisepress will be attending EAPC 2026 in Prague — visit us at Booth No. 6. #EAPC2026 #PalliativeCare #Wisepress

aahpm.org/advocacy/whe... Our field is changing quickly care models, payment structures, workforce needs, access challenges, ethics, and new treatments all require thoughtful leadership. If you see a gap, a challenge, or an opportunity, consider submitting an idea. help shape the future of HPM

A pharmacist-led rapid methadone titration protocol (“RAMP-UP”) increased the proportion of hospitalizations that reached a minimally therapeutic dose of methadone (≥60 mg) before discharge. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #pharmacy #methadone # SUD

Do these 10 myths drive physician burnout in your organization? www.ama-assn.org/practice-man...

Among adults with multiorgan metastatic #ColorectalCancer, adding local debulking to chemotherapy did not improve survival and increased serious adverse events. ja.ma/3NEW35M

ASCENT ( Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Across the Lifespan) is a monumental achievement for our field and the future of patients living with serious illness. ascentpalliativecare.org #HAPC #palliativecare #hospice #HAPC26

Research dissemination alone doesn’t change practice. Clinicians must elevate research and apply it. Partner with researchers to shape meaningful questions, open our clinics to research, and encourage patient participation. Progress requires true partnership. #HAPC26 #palliativecare #hospice

#hapc26 starts tomorrow! Download the app or visit the conference website to build your profile + schedule. Pick up your badge tonight or Wednesday after 9am to avoid peak lines. With 2,500+ attendees expected, early pickup = stress-free start. https://ow.ly/z4mu50Youys

Headed to #hapc26 with @aahpm.bsky.social ! See you all soon! #spiritualcare

#HAPC26 I am so happy to be at AAHPM assembly this year. I can’t wait to be blowed away by State of Science!!!!

Managing Health-Related Quality of Life in Multiple Myeloma www.medpagetoday.com/medical-jour...

Grateful for all the incredible caring brilliant folks teaching, advocating, and providing healthcare out there in 2025. Especially thankful for my #HaPC and #meded communities! Happy 2026!

A Lay Health Worker–Led Symptom Intervention and Acute Care Use in Older Adults With Cancer url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH (@annachodos.bsky.social), presents “Medication Review for Cognition (Anticholinergic Burden),” highlighting the importance of systematic medication review to support and optimize brain health. View the video: bit.ly/3N7uHEB #geriatrics #HPM #palliativemedicine #ucsf

Happy New Year! 🎊AAHPM wishes you joy, health, and hope in 2026. We’re grateful for the hospice and palliative care community that makes a difference every single day.

AAHPM mourns the loss of Balfour Mount, MD—widely recognized as the father of palliative care in North America. His vision and compassion transformed care for patients and families facing serious illness. We honor his legacy.

Registration is open! Join AAHPM + HMDCB on Nov 6 for the 2nd annual Hospice Super Forum—a live, case-based virtual event for hospice providers. Topics: methadone therapy, relatedness of diagnoses, GIP care. 🍕 Register by Oct 27 & enjoy pizza delivered! learn.aahpm.org/content/hosp...

Planning ahead just got easier! Check out AAHPM’s new website calendar feature — now you can see what’s happening each week and what’s coming up in the months ahead. aahpm.org/calendar/

Call for Reviewers! AAHPM + HPNA invite you to lend your expertise for the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care. ✔ Scientific Research reviewers ✔ Early Career & Professionals in Training reviewers Help shape a high-quality, evidence-informed program. aahpm.org/education-ev...

📣Hospice Super Forum @aahpm.bsky.social @hmdcert.bsky.social Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, BCPS Balakrishnan Natarajan, MD, HMDC and Ruth Thomson, DO, MBA, HMDC, FAAHPM, FACOI leading sessions on ➡️Methadone Therapy, Relatedness to Prognosis, and GIP Care November 6, 2025 12-4 PM CT

Shana Tova! Wishing everyone a sweet and joyful Rosh Hashanah! May this new year bring you happiness, health, and peace!

Abstract submissions are OPEN for the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care! 📌 Scientific Research Call 📌 Early Career Professionals Call Don’t miss your chance to share your work & advance the field. Learn more about the calls: ow.ly/ieKU50X2gGq

How Will Trump’s Big Bill Affect Your Wallet? www.nytimes.com/interactive/... one consequence of the bill the is the negative effect it will have on upward mobility for students pursuing professional degrees who lack family support or other means to supplement the financial cost of their education.

Should #PalliativeCare be in the business of caring for #CancerSurvivors? It’s more complicated than it seems. We talk with Laura Petrillo and Laura Shoemaker about this topic. #medsky #cancersurvivor 👉 Full episode at bit.ly/GeriPalEp363 😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

Today, we honour 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 — a time to recognize and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. 🌿 #NIPD2025 #NIHM2025 #IndigenousHistoryMonth #PCSBV #TruthAndReconciliation #PalliativeCareMatters #IndigenousVoices

On what would have been #DameCicelySaunders birthday, we highlight the incredible work she did as a pioneer of the hospice movement that we recognise today. She founded the first modern hospice and was pivotal in establishing the discipline and culture of palliative care. 💙 #hospice #palliative

Love, loss and a desire for change: How a former music director's personal resolve is improving palliative care in India. In this week's Pallinews. 👉🏻 bit.ly/3HSkEAY @IAHPC @ruma.hospice #pallinews #palliativecare #hospice #healthcare #endoflife @palliumindia

The use of a single question (‘Are you constipated?’) is inadequate in identifying a significant proportion of patients with opioid-induced constipation in people with advanced cancer in Europe. #hpm #hapc mc.manuscriptcentral.com/palliative-m...

Dr. Amrita Shrestha emphasises the irreplaceable role of human connection in palliative care. True care goes beyond treatment; it's about empathy, presence, and addressing all aspects of a patient's needs. Technology alone isn’t enough; people make the difference. #PalliativeCare #UKAidMatch

"We don't recognise when someone with dementia is approaching the end of life." Dr Pippa Collins NIHR / @alzsocresearch.bsky.social Dem Comm Fellow from @arcwessex.bsky.social joins Minds in Motion to challenge assumptions about dementia care. #DementiaResearch #PalliativeCare youtu.be/-6puUYreEWY

Exciting opportunity alert! Seeking passionate residents for AAHPM's Next Gen Scholars for Equity in HPM program! Know someone who’d thrive? Share and spread the word! Learn more:http://bit.ly/3F3R7Th #HPM #NextGenScholars

Join AAHPM in celebrating #PrideMonth on June 12 with a free webinar on LGBTQIA+ leadership in healthcare! Dr. Corey Tapper will share insights on the important role of medicine in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Don't miss out, register today! bit.ly/3Zi4gzj

Welcome Pierre!!! We are so fortunate to have you on our team.

Did you know it is estimated that #delirium goes undiagnosed in more than 50% of cases? Take our course 'Reducing Risks for Older Adults' to learn best practices for identifying older adults who are at risk for poor outcomes >> buff.ly/4jdRcDs #hpm #hapc

Death by a Thousand Cuts — The Crushing Weight of Nonclinical Demands in Primary Care | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

#CAPC #HAPC #TraumaInformedCare #SocialWork

“I’m worried that treatment will do more harm than good.” But then tell them how you’ll continue to care for them – walk with them – through their serious illness. Use these skilled phrases to help patients feel supported – never abandoned. #HAPC #PalliSky #CardioSky

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Intrinsic Gratitude’s Impact on Professional Trajectory: A Qualitative Interview Study With Palliative Care Team Members

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating Carolyn Kezar and her incredible contributions to AAHPM. Read how she’s shaping the future of HPM through service and leadership. aahpm.org/blog/celebra...

This Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating Dr. Perihan El-Shanawany—an inspiring leader shaping the future of palliative care through service and mentorship. Check out her blog post. aahpm.org/blog/celebra...

🚩 List your program on the Palliative Care Provider Directory! 🔗 www.capc.org/provider-dir... Our national Directory provides an easy way for patients, families, and referring clinicians to locate programs in their area. Add or claim your program today! #hpm #hapc

#DidYouKnow that #palliativecare is an option at home? Here are four extraordinary benefits. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perm...