Rebecca Rech Cutler, a former Hospice nurse and/or Bill Lombard, a local nephrologist, will discuss the meaning of advanced medical interventions in frank terms, focusing on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This presentation addresses in layperson's terms the realities of what these "interventions" mean to average people and their families so that you can make informed decisions about your care. This interactive session will allow for questions and dialogue, and some equipment used in the ICU will be available for viewing.

January 15, 2019 Unity Spiritual Center, 1095 Telegraph Road, Bellingham 98226 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   March 6, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   June 5, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 4, 6:00PM, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 10, 6:30PM, United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington Street,
Ferndale; presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

September 11, 2:00PM, The Willows, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD
 

September 14, 12:00PM, First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Avenue,
presenter:  Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN

December 4, 10:00AM, St. Luke's Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum
Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

These events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Micki Jackson, Coordinator
360-201-7840 | micki98226@aol.com

Rebecca Rech Cutler, a former Hospice nurse and/or Bill Lombard, a local nephrologist, will discuss the meaning of advanced medical interventions in frank terms, focusing on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This presentation addresses in layperson's terms the realities of what these "interventions" mean to average people and their families so that you can make informed decisions about your care. This interactive session will allow for questions and dialogue, and some equipment used in the ICU will be available for viewing.

January 15, 2019 Unity Spiritual Center, 1095 Telegraph Road, Bellingham 98226 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   March 6, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   June 5, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 4, 6:00PM, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 10, 6:30PM, United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington Street,
Ferndale; presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

September 11, 2:00PM, The Willows, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD
 

September 14, 12:00PM, First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Avenue,
presenter:  Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN

December 4, 10:00AM, St. Luke's Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum
Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

These events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Micki Jackson, Coordinator
360-201-7840 | micki98226@aol.com

Rebecca Rech Cutler, a former Hospice nurse and/or Bill Lombard, a local nephrologist, will discuss the meaning of advanced medical interventions in frank terms, focusing on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This presentation addresses in layperson's terms the realities of what these "interventions" mean to average people and their families so that you can make informed decisions about your care. This interactive session will allow for questions and dialogue, and some equipment used in the ICU will be available for viewing.

January 15, 2019 Unity Spiritual Center, 1095 Telegraph Road, Bellingham 98226 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   March 6, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   June 5, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 4, 6:00PM, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 10, 6:30PM, United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington Street,
Ferndale; presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

September 11, 2:00PM, The Willows, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD
 

September 14, 12:00PM, First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Avenue,
presenter:  Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN

December 4, 10:00AM, St. Luke's Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum
Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

These events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Micki Jackson, Coordinator
360-201-7840 | micki98226@aol.com

Rebecca Rech Cutler, a former Hospice nurse and/or Bill Lombard, a local nephrologist, will discuss the meaning of advanced medical interventions in frank terms, focusing on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This presentation addresses in layperson's terms the realities of what these "interventions" mean to average people and their families so that you can make informed decisions about your care. This interactive session will allow for questions and dialogue, and some equipment used in the ICU will be available for viewing.

January 15, 2019 Unity Spiritual Center, 1095 Telegraph Road, Bellingham 98226 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   March 6, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   June 5, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 4, 6:00PM, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 10, 6:30PM, United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington Street,
Ferndale; presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

September 11, 2:00PM, The Willows, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD
 

September 14, 12:00PM, First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Avenue,
presenter:  Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN

December 4, 10:00AM, St. Luke's Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum
Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

These events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Micki Jackson, Coordinator
360-201-7840 | micki98226@aol.com

Rebecca Rech Cutler, a former Hospice nurse and/or Bill Lombard, a local nephrologist, will discuss the meaning of advanced medical interventions in frank terms, focusing on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This presentation addresses in layperson's terms the realities of what these "interventions" mean to average people and their families so that you can make informed decisions about your care. This interactive session will allow for questions and dialogue, and some equipment used in the ICU will be available for viewing.

January 15, 2019 Unity Spiritual Center, 1095 Telegraph Road, Bellingham 98226 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   March 6, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   June 5, 2019, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 4, 6:00PM, St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225 Presenter: Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN, CRRN, CHPN   September 10, 6:30PM, United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington Street,
Ferndale; presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

September 11, 2:00PM, The Willows, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD
 

September 14, 12:00PM, First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Avenue,
presenter:  Rebecca Rech Cutler, BSN, RN

December 4, 10:00AM, St. Luke's Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum
Parkway, presenter: William E. Lombard, MD

These events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Micki Jackson, Coordinator
360-201-7840 | micki98226@aol.com

THE BOOK STUDY GROUPS HAVE CLOSED ENROLLMENT FOR THIS ROUND. If you would like to be added to a wait list for the next round in fall 2019, please email pci@wwu.edu.

The Palliative Care Institute and Whatcom Hospice invite you to join a study group to explore The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. We will meet once a month for 6 months to explore the invitations with weekly practices to use along the way.

“Frank is a pioneer in mindful care at the end of life. He embodies the wisdom and compassion he shares in these magical and compelling pages. You feel it instantly, because it is real, and it is really about you and your life.” ―Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR and author of Full Catastrophe Living and Coming to Our Senses

“I love this book and its gentle, radical, charming, wild and comforting truths about how to live and die and be. It may well be the most important book you read this year.” ―Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow

“I keep this book by my bedside. It’s the best, most true, penetrating advice I know. How to live, how to die. Written with clear, engaging prose―it’s unbeatable. Do not waste your life―get it!” ―Natalie Goldberg, author of Let the Whole Thundering World Come Home and Writing Down the Bones

The study groups will be facilitated by Sharmon Figenshaw and Joan Dever. 

The opening session on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 (6:30-8:30 pm) will a include a Tele-conference call with Frank Ostaseski.  

After the shared opening session, two groups will meet for five more months. One group on the first Wednesdays of the month (March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3) and one group on the third Thursdays of the month (March 21, April 18,  May 16, June 20, July 18), 6:30 to 8:30pm. Indicate your preference when you register.

 

Registration:  $85 for 6 month series. (See registration link below).

Scholarships available. Contact pci@wwu.edu

 

 

THE BOOK STUDY GROUPS HAVE CLOSED ENROLLMENT FOR THIS ROUND. If you would like to be added to a wait list for the next round in fall 2019, please email pci@wwu.edu.

The Palliative Care Institute and Whatcom Hospice invite you to join a study group to explore The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. We will meet once a month for 6 months to explore the invitations with weekly practices to use along the way.

“Frank is a pioneer in mindful care at the end of life. He embodies the wisdom and compassion he shares in these magical and compelling pages. You feel it instantly, because it is real, and it is really about you and your life.” ―Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR and author of Full Catastrophe Living and Coming to Our Senses

“I love this book and its gentle, radical, charming, wild and comforting truths about how to live and die and be. It may well be the most important book you read this year.” ―Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow

“I keep this book by my bedside. It’s the best, most true, penetrating advice I know. How to live, how to die. Written with clear, engaging prose―it’s unbeatable. Do not waste your life―get it!” ―Natalie Goldberg, author of Let the Whole Thundering World Come Home and Writing Down the Bones

The study groups will be facilitated by Sharmon Figenshaw and Joan Dever. 

The opening session on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 (6:30-8:30 pm) will a include a Tele-conference call with Frank Ostaseski.  

After the shared opening session, two groups will meet for five more months. One group on the first Wednesdays of the month (March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3) and one group on the third Thursdays of the month (March 21, April 18,  May 16, June 20, July 18), 6:30 to 8:30pm. Indicate your preference when you register.

 

Registration:  $85 for 6 month series. (See registration link below).

Scholarships available. Contact pci@wwu.edu

 

 

Making your health care choices known in advance is a gift to those you love. Join the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement to learn what Advance Care Planning is, why it’s important, and how to express your wishes for end of life care.

Welcome to Advance Care Planning

New to Advance Care Planning? Not sure how to get started? In this presentation, you will learn:

• How to talk to loved ones and doctors about your preferences for end-of-life care

• How to consider what questions you have about your choices

• How to choose someone to be your Health Care Agent

• How to complete & file Advance Directive paperwork

• How to identify tools and resources to aid you in your decision making

Choose the time and location that works for you:

Wednesday, January 30th  5:30-7:30pm, Whatcom Community College, Syre Room 108. 237 W Kellog Rd. B’ham, WA 98226. To register: contact Whatcom Community College at 360-383-3200 or comed@whatcom.edu or register on the WCC website

Thursday, February 28th  4:00-6:00pm, Community Food Co-Op, 315 Westerly Rd. B’ham, WA 98226,  To register: contact WAHA at 360-788-6594 or info@whatcomalliance.org

Tuesday, March 26th  4:00-6:00pm. Community Food Co-Op. 1220 N Forest St. B’ham, WA 98225. To register: contact WAHA at 360-788-6594 or info@whatcomalliance.org

Thursday, April 4th 5:30-7:30pm Whatcom Community College, Syre Room 108. 237 W Kellog Rd. B’ham, WA 98226. To register: contact Whatcom Community College at 360-383-3200 or comed@whatcom.edu or register on the WCC website

Tuesday, April 9th  1:00-3:00pm, Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Dr. Everson, WA 98247. Register on the Whatcom County Library System website

 

This is a free service provided by staff and trained volunteers through the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA). WAHA provides free, unbiased, and confidential help with health care options and resources.  

For more information, to schedule a one-on-one appointment, or to schedule a workshop for your group, contact us at:
360-788-6594 | (TTY) 1-800-833-6388 info@whatcomalliance.org | Language Assistance Available

Making your health care choices known in advance is a gift to those you love. Join the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement to learn what Advance Care Planning is, why it’s important, and how to express your wishes for end of life care.

Welcome to Advance Care Planning

New to Advance Care Planning? Not sure how to get started? In this presentation, you will learn:

• How to talk to loved ones and doctors about your preferences for end-of-life care

• How to consider what questions you have about your choices

• How to choose someone to be your Health Care Agent

• How to complete & file Advance Directive paperwork

• How to identify tools and resources to aid you in your decision making

Choose the time and location that works for you:

Wednesday, January 30th  5:30-7:30pm, Whatcom Community College, Syre Room 108. 237 W Kellog Rd. B’ham, WA 98226. To register: contact Whatcom Community College at 360-383-3200 or comed@whatcom.edu or register on the WCC website

Thursday, February 28th  4:00-6:00pm, Community Food Co-Op, 315 Westerly Rd. B’ham, WA 98226,  To register: contact WAHA at 360-788-6594 or info@whatcomalliance.org

Tuesday, March 26th  4:00-6:00pm. Community Food Co-Op. 1220 N Forest St. B’ham, WA 98225. To register: contact WAHA at 360-788-6594 or info@whatcomalliance.org

Thursday, April 4th 5:30-7:30pm Whatcom Community College, Syre Room 108. 237 W Kellog Rd. B’ham, WA 98226. To register: contact Whatcom Community College at 360-383-3200 or comed@whatcom.edu or register on the WCC website

Tuesday, April 9th  1:00-3:00pm, Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Dr. Everson, WA 98247. Register on the Whatcom County Library System website

 

This is a free service provided by staff and trained volunteers through the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA). WAHA provides free, unbiased, and confidential help with health care options and resources.  

For more information, to schedule a one-on-one appointment, or to schedule a workshop for your group, contact us at:
360-788-6594 | (TTY) 1-800-833-6388 info@whatcomalliance.org | Language Assistance Available

Making your health care choices known in advance is a gift to those you love. Join the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement to learn what Advance Care Planning is, why it’s important, and how to express your wishes for end of life care.

Welcome to Advance Care Planning

New to Advance Care Planning? Not sure how to get started? In this presentation, you will learn:

• How to talk to loved ones and doctors about your preferences for end-of-life care

• How to consider what questions you have about your choices

• How to choose someone to be your Health Care Agent

• How to complete & file Advance Directive paperwork

• How to identify tools and resources to aid you in your decision making

Choose the time and location that works for you:

Wednesday, January 30th  5:30-7:30pm, Whatcom Community College, Syre Room 108. 237 W Kellog Rd. B’ham, WA 98226. To register: contact Whatcom Community College at 360-383-3200 or comed@whatcom.edu or register on the WCC website

Thursday, February 28th  4:00-6:00pm, Community Food Co-Op, 315 Westerly Rd. B’ham, WA 98226,  To register: contact WAHA at 360-788-6594 or info@whatcomalliance.org

Tuesday, March 26th  4:00-6:00pm. Community Food Co-Op. 1220 N Forest St. B’ham, WA 98225. To register: contact WAHA at 360-788-6594 or info@whatcomalliance.org

Thursday, April 4th 5:30-7:30pm Whatcom Community College, Syre Room 108. 237 W Kellog Rd. B’ham, WA 98226. To register: contact Whatcom Community College at 360-383-3200 or comed@whatcom.edu or register on the WCC website

Tuesday, April 9th  1:00-3:00pm, Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Dr. Everson, WA 98247. Register on the Whatcom County Library System website

 

This is a free service provided by staff and trained volunteers through the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA). WAHA provides free, unbiased, and confidential help with health care options and resources.  

For more information, to schedule a one-on-one appointment, or to schedule a workshop for your group, contact us at:
360-788-6594 | (TTY) 1-800-833-6388 info@whatcomalliance.org | Language Assistance Available