The Journal of Pain & Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM, is accepting proposals for papers that will help the Journal map a path for addressing systemic racism. We welcome proposals for papers in four categories: Empirical evaluations of how race is portrayed in the Journal’s published articles; Empirical evaluations of the review/decision … Read moreJPSM Calling for Papers Addressing Systemic Racism
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) condemns racism and its negative impact on inequities in the U.S., specifically in our healthcare system. Systemic racism undermines public health and poses a barrier to achieving our vision that all patients, families, and caregivers who need it will have access to high-quality hospice and palliative … Read moreAAHPM Statement on Racism in Healthcare
Take a glimpse into all that has taken place at the Academy in the previous month. We are hard at work for our members, the field of hospice and palliative care, and all who care for seriously ill patients and their families. AAHPM held their second Virtual Career Fair on August 19, seeing more than … Read moreAAHPM Monthly Wrap Up – August 2021
Join AAHPM and SWHPN on April 29, 3-4 pm ET for a free webinar, Racism in Healthcare & Strategies for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Care presented by Eunju Lee, LCSW APHSW-C, and David L. Tran, MD. This webinar is part of each organization’s commitment to providing education and resources that advance diversity, equity, and … Read moreWeek in Review: April 19-23, 2021
AAHPM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is proud to launch its inaugural educational resources on DEI. Please review and share this content with your team and community members. Questions on AAHPM’s DEI initiatives may be submitted to info@aahpm.org. Annual Assembly event platform is still available only until May 20 to those who had … Read moreWeek in Review: April 12-16, 2021
AAHPM & the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network are hosting a free joint webinar on April 29 entitled “Racism in Healthcare and Strategies for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Care” at 3pm ET. Registration is required. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/31QDD6C. AAHPM responded to a Senate HELP Committee request for stakeholder … Read moreWeek in Review: April 5-9, 2021