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Physician CME Opportunities

2020 Palliative Care fellowship winners

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Hospice of the Valley is proud to be a leader in educating healthcare professionals and the public about quality end-of-life care. Our goal is to enhance knowledge about hospice and palliative medicine. Groups of 15 or more may schedule the speakers and presentations below. Please call (602) 287-7008 or email ProfessionalEducation@hov.org.

Online Modules

During this time of restricted movement, cancelled professional conferences and social distancing Hospice of the Valley is offering Arizona providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) an opportunity to earn up to 6.5 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through interactive, online modules from the comfort and safety of your office or home.

To request access, please email education@hov.org.

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Presenters
Ned Stolzberg, MD
Ned Stolzberg, MD

Executive Medical Director, Hospice of the Valley

MD, University of Massachusetts Board Certification: Family Medicine; Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The Talk: Introducing Hospice to Patients and Families Tube Feed or Not Tube Feed, That is the Question

Discussing the Pros and Cons of Artificial Nutrition Near End of Life

Ask the Expert: Audience Questions
and Expert Panel Discussion

Matthew Skinner
Matt Skinner, MD

Hospice Physician, Dementia Care and Education Campus, Hospice of the Valley

Saba School of Medicine, Netherlands Antilles

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

Decoding Behaviors in Dementia:
Use of Approach and When to Medicate

Dr. Talissa Adkison
Talissa Adkison, MD

Hospice Physician, Geriatric Solutions, Hospice of the Valley

Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin Ireland

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

Primary Care in the Palliative Care Setting: How to Assure Alliance with Patient-Centered Goals

Melinda Ordonez
Melinda Ordonez, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Dementia Program, Hospice of the Valley

MSN, University of Texas Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing

Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner

Decoding Behaviors in Dementia:
Use of Approach and When to Medicate

Shawn Abreu
Shawn Abreu, MD

Hospice Physician, Hospice of the Valley

The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, TX

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Communication in Serious Illness: Practical Guidance for Clinical Practice

Gobi Paramanandam
Gobi K. Paramanandam, MD

Hospice Physician, Hospice of the Valley

MD, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

MHSM, W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU

Board Certification: Family Medicine; Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Intro to Palliative Care and How it Differs from Hospice

Medicare Coverage for End-of-Life Care Conversations