About this episode

This episode discusses palliative care, its differences from hospice care, and features guest Lori Cooper sharing insights from her extensive nursing experience.

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Lori Cooper BSN, RN - From Boston - Wife, Mother, Grandmother - Licensed nurse with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. - Director of Partner Relations & Community Outreach Hospice of the North Coast (LIVE from Pacifica House https://www.facebook.com/reel/345437004997989/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G enjoyed the 45 year old Resale Shop’s community event on 05/14/2026 proceeds fund the palliative care program at HNOCO, a non-profit community-based organization serving north county SD. Last year the resale shop raised $1M from donated items to support 130 palliative care patients! 2. Educate -Teaching points - WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE? 🥰 “comfy blanket” when diagnosed with a serous illness, symptom & emotional support 24/7 🔗 Learn more from CAPC Get Palliative Care https://getpalliativecare.org/whatis/ - How is palliative care DIFFERENT from hospice care? If illness is curatuve or not - AAHPM Quarterly Article: “Hospice and Palliative Medicine…

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