National Center for Palliative Research and Education

We provide essential tools, training, technical support and connection to all physicians treating people with a serious illness

“Curing suffering through palliative care education“

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National Center for Palliative Research and Education


We provide essential tools, training, technical support and connection to all physicians treating people with a serious illness

curing suffering through education and research

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What's new at the Palliative Care Center

Events, ideas and resources to improve the care of people living with a serious illness

Beit Maagan Support Center
Anchorage center for emotional and social support for cancer patients and their families.
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Lecture
Teaching Online: How to engage your audience and make your session even more interactive
11/12/2025 3-4pm )pacific Time, California)..

Stefan Friedrichsdorf, MD FAAP FAAHPM

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Your Hand may Feel Like a Pillow or a Marshmallow" - Hypnotic Language before and during painful procedures
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 (15:00 hrs Pacific Time, California.

Dr. Catherine Olweny

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Thinking about Things: An Oral History of Pediatric Palliative Care
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (09:00 hrs Pacific Time, California.

Dr. Indira Chowdhury

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Conference
EAPC 20th World Congress in Prague, Czech Republic
14-16/05/2026.

Palliative Care Research: From strong foundations to new horizons.

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Lecture
Be sweet to Babies: Procedural pain in infants - Where did we come from... Where do we go..
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (15:00 hrs Pacific Time, California).

Denise Harrison, RN, RM, PhD

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Advancing Pediatric Pain Treatment and Prevention: Global Comfort Promise Successes in Latin America
Thursday, Aug 6 , 2026 (15:00 hrs Pacific Time, California.

Ximena García-Quintero, MD, MSc

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Clinical Training

Clinicians from all specialties and disciplines can improve their skills and practice while earning credit points.

International Palliative Care: A Podcast with Kathy Foley, Stephen Connor, Eric Krakauer

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Meetings
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GeriPal – A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast on YouTube

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Meetings
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Toolbox

Access to proven resources for new and established programs

כלי לאיתור מטופלים פליאטיביים בקהילה

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הנחיות שימוש במדבקת FENTA/FENTADOL (Fentanyl)

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