End Well

We’re honored to have Lindsay Brant, BSN, RN, CCRN, EOLD, MFA, speaking at End Well 2024 👏 Lindsay is a dedicated nurse, artist, death doula, and the founder of COMMUNITY, a twelve-member nurse-driven committee that aims to change the way death and dying happen in hospitals and, in the process, nurture the well-being of patients, families, and staff. Join us on 11/22 in LA to hear her speak about resilience and compassion in patient care. Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/geptXYfw 🎟 

“Physicians who care for younger cancer patients are shying away from hard but necessary conversations.” In an article for The Atlantic, Dr. Sunita Puri explores the differences between treating older and younger cancer patients. The most glaring issue is the lack of honest conversations about accurate prognoses and the reality of how much longer a patient realistically has, which often leads to an aggressive treatment plan at the expense of a younger patient’s quality of life. All patients, regardless of age, deserve to know the truth about their prognosis and have an active voice in their cancer care. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g6uRe9px

We’re honored to announce that Myra Sack and Dr. Matthew Goldstein will be speaking at End Well 2024! Myra and Matt’s lives completely changed when their daughter, Havi, was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, just after her first birthday. To help themselves cope, they decided to transform Friday night Shabbat dinners into birthday parties (Shabbirthdays) to celebrate all the birthdays their daughter Havi would never have—which they documented in their best-selling book “Fifty-Seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way.” After going through such an overwhelming, emotional journey, they both have made it their life’s work to help other families. Myra founded E-Motion, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports community, movement, and ritual to enhance coping and resilience. And Matthew is the CEO of JScreen, a national nonprofit genetic and cancer testing and counseling program dedicated to preventing genetic diseases and promoting healthy families. You can hear their incredibly moving story in person, along with 20 other amazing speakers, at End Well 2024 on 11/22 in LA! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/geptXYfw 🎟️

To all of our doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, we know you don’t hear this often enough: We appreciate all the work you do and care about you too! 🤗 Thanks Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH for sharing. 💙

“Deadbot” AI, a technology that recreates the voices of dead loved ones, could completely change the way we grieve. But is that good thing? While some embrace this innovation, others worry about its ethical implications and impact on mourning. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gc8YXnkx #EndWell #TechAndGrief #AI

"New research classifies the rise in home deaths as progress, but we need to look more closely at what these deaths look like.” In an article for The Wall Street Journal, End Well speaker, author, and palliative care physician Sunita Puri examines the growing trend of at-home deaths, questioning if we should deem them a “success.” Did this person die comfortably? Did their caregivers have the resources and guidance they needed? Was dying at home a choice or simply the only option? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ge5uG-hD

Kennedy Murphy's father passed away from a heart attack when she was just 5 years old. To help her cope with the overwhelming loss, she started attending a "grief camp" called Experience Camps for Grieving Children. Her time at camp helped her understand her own grief and has inspired her to team up with an incredible group of teens to create Grief Sucks Dot Com, a new digital platform for grieving teens. Kennedy is now 16 years old and will be speaking at End Well in November! We are so excited that she'll be joining us. Will you? Get tickets at https://lnkd.in/geptXYfw

Jared Rubenstein, MD, is the newest addition to the amazing list of speakers for End Well 2024! Jared is a pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. He is also the creator of a wonderful series of animated PSAs that use satire and humor to address some of the myths and misconceptions that prevent clinicians and patients from understanding and accessing the benefits of palliative care. We hope you can join us in LA on 11/22. Get your tickets! https://lnkd.in/dGFcaJny #EndWell2024 #PalliativeCare #HealthcareInnovation

What a beautiful and creative way to remember your loved ones 💙Have you heard of parting stones before? Thank you, Mik Zazon, for sharing your family's beautiful tribute. #EndWell #PartingStones #GriefJourney

Meet our newest End Well 2024 speaker Anthony Chin-Quee, MD, a celebrated otolaryngologist, author, and storyteller. From consulting on "Grey’s Anatomy" and writing for the hit TV show “The Resident” to sharing his powerful memoir, Dr. Chin-Quee brings a unique perspective to healthcare, combining medical expertise with a deep understanding of the human experience. Hear him in person, along with 20 other amazing speakers, at End Well 2024 on 11/22 in LA. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gt8dAAk2 #storyteller #otolaryngologist #endwell2024 #healthcare #endoflife