New FAAHPM – Kimberly A. Bower, MD HMDC FAAHPM

Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Bower who recently earned the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. This new Fellow of the Academy was asked – Who would you consider your primary mentor and what have you learned from him/her? We are sharing her answer in this post. It is only through … Read moreNew FAAHPM – Kimberly A. Bower, MD HMDC FAAHPM

Retreat into Learning and Wisdom

The AAHPM Research Scholars Program facilitates participation for AAHPM members to attend the Annual Kathleen M. Foley Palliative Care Retreat and Research Symposium of the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC), cosponsored by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), American Cancer Society (ACS), and AAHPM. The 2015 event was held October 20 – 22 … Read moreRetreat into Learning and Wisdom

New FAAHPM – Craig D. Blinderman, MD MA FAAHPM

Congratulations to Dr. Craig Blinderman who recently earned the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. This new Fellow of the Academy was asked – Who would you consider your primary mentor and what have you learned from him/her? We are sharing his answer in this post. “My primary mentor is … Read moreNew FAAHPM – Craig D. Blinderman, MD MA FAAHPM

Highlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Special Article The Business Case for Palliative Care: Translating Research Into Program Development in the U.S. J. Brian Cassel, Kathleen M. Kerr, Noah S. Kalman, and Thomas J. Smith Original Articles Complex Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy with or without Vodder II Manual … Read moreHighlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management