EPISODE 15- Essential Care Program

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare  Special Guest Sandra Williams Director of Business Development at Essence Hospice Care https://essencehospicecare.com - -19 yrs in Healthcare Industry -Mother of 4 boys -Passion for Hospice Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Sandra & Dr. G are both Football Moms who sent their first born sons to college- an EMOTIONAL Life Transition similar to receiving news about a terminal disease. 2. Educate -Teaching point: The Essential Care Programs is free “Guided Care Management” for coordination of care, education, time to process what’s happening to patients with a serious condition and/or a terminal illness (not ready to choose hospice care). When making LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS, people seek peace of mind. Most people are afraid of the h-word, hospice, even when they are eligible. The Essential Care Program is similar to a community palliative care program, providing an extra layer of support for people with serious illness: https://hospicenews.com/2023/07/05/how-palliative-care-fits-in-to-cmmis-enhancing-oncology-model/ 3. Empower -A valuable a resource CAPC Center to Advance Palliative: Find a Palliative Care Team in your area https://getpalliativecare.org/howtoget/find-a-palliative-care-team/ Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com VIDEO episode available on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tb37Innwt8s #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #CommunitySupport #CareManagement #StudentAthletes #FootballMoms