HFA Annual Teleconference: Cancer & End of Life Care
This popular annual event will be held March 24, 12:15-3:30pm at the Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center in Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. The live national broadcast will address care options related to cancer diagnoses, as well as loss and grief reactions for patients, families and professional caregivers. The popular teleconference will also examine psychosocial aspects of cancer, pain management and ethical issues related to the disease. A panel of local experts will facilitate a discussion following the broadcast. Please call Sharla Dreikosen at Ministry Home Care for more information and to pre-register - 1.800.397.4216.
Journey of Life: Understanding Grief This popular series offers six consecutive weekly sessions of information and support.
Facilitators offer support, practical information and resources in a supportive environment. Sessions are offered several times a year in Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.
Good Grief A Grief Support Group for Children & their Families Good Grief is a monthly group for families who have experienced a death to attend together. Children and adults share in a meal and then separate into peer groups for grief support activities and discussion with hospice facilitators.
This group is offered year-round in Marshfield. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.
For more information on these and other grief support opportunities, contact Sharla Dreikosen, bereavement coordinator, at 800.397.4216 or Sharla.Dreikosen@ministryhealth.org