This is the inaugural Perinatal Conference for Share of Lancaster. This conference featured invited members of the community who are leaders in their respective fields of stillbirth, pregnancy loss and trauma and grief. The first half of the day had a medical focus with medical providers who will speak to the current state of knowledge and address future directions of this field. The second half of the conference concentrated on the psychosocial aspects of this topic featuring our dedicated prac...

Content Last Review Date: September 3, 2024Pennsylvania Substance Use Navigation Program Educational Modules for Implementing MOUD in Emergency Departments 1. Driving the Cultural Shift: Reducing Stigma in the Emergency Department (ED) Topics covered: a) EDs are an entry point to treatment b) Addiction is a treatable chronic condition c) Changing the thought process around MOUD in the ED and eliminating biases that may affect quality of care d) Review screening opportunities 2. Harm Reduction...

Seriously ill patients and family members have defined the importance of various elements related to quality End-of-Life Care. The most important elements are trust in the treating physician, avoidance of unwanted life support, sensitive effective communication, continuity of care and life completion.  Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas: physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual needs, and practical tasks. Of course, the family of the dying person...