on Hospice and Grief

8th Annual Conference

Talking Hospice
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Guest Speaker
nonprofits to better organize and provide services.
Terry D. Feinberg has
She is also proficient in statistical analysis and
two bachelors of art degrees
demographics.
in communications and
political science and a Terry is an adjunct professor of political science
master’s degree in public and public administration and has extensive
administration. experience in professional training in both public
and private sector. “Cultural Diversity”
Terry has a diverse background divided between
education/training and as a practitioner at
Differences in
Continuing
the local and federal government levels. Her
experience runs the gamut from being in charge
Education Delivery of
Credits
of community development for the City of
Indianapolis under the auspices of the CFO/ End-of-Life Care
Administrator for Community Development CEU’s have been
and Financial Services, to team member, then applied for the following professions:
managing editor of the White House Task Force Please call (815) 971-3550 for further CEU information.
on Reinventing Government. Terry also served
• Nursing
in the US Army as an Intelligence Analyst and
Korean linguist. • Nursing Home Administrator

RETURN service REQUESTED

With Extension, Terry focuses on programs • Funeral Home Director
designed to assist businesses and organizations • Social Worker
in developing more positive work environments, The attendees will pay all fees for educational

Northern Illinois Hospice

employee relationships and robust bottom lines. credit on the day of the conference.

4215 Newburg Road

Rockford, IL 61108
At the local government level, Terry helped

and Grief Center

developed and currently provides Tomorrow’s
Leaders: Understanding Illinois Local
Government to high school teachers in northern
Illinois; is one of the instructors of the Certified
County Officials program; offers strategic
planning and other facilitation programming; Sponsored by
Northern Illinois Hospice

Non-profit org.
Permit No. 524
and, works with associated agencies and

U.S. Postage
Rockford, IL
and Grief Center and

PAID
Visiting Nurses Association Hospice
Presented by the
Hospice Education Collaborative of Rockford
10,000/BP/10-10
 Registration Form

Program Description Agenda Presented by Deadline for Registration

Each year the Hospice Education
Collaborative of Rockford strives to develop
8 – 8:30 a.m.
The Hospice Education is November 1, 2010
a fresh innovative program that educates and • Registration and Buffet Breakfast
motivates the attendees. Previous conferences • Exhibits Collaborative of Rockford Fees: Check one
have focused on topics such as the basics of r $40 per person
hospice, the myths of hospice, the holistic • Welcome and Introductions
approach to hospice patients and even
r $20 for students/Hospice volunteers
Breakfast partially sponsored by Fitzgerald Funeral
the importance of providing humor when Home and Crematory, LTD
delivering end-of-life care. Name_________________________________________________
This year our eighth conference focuses on Keynote Presentations Title__________________________________________________
culture and communication. As healthcare 4215 Newburg Road
providers, we all know it’s the little things that 8:30 – 10 a.m. Employer_____________________________________________
can make all the difference to a patient or their Terry D. Feinberg, MPA Rockford, IL 61108 Address______________________________________________
loved ones. Sometimes, however, we stumble (815) 398-0500 • Fax: (815) 398-0588
with a tiny misstep and unknowingly dissolve “Culturally Different Responses to City __________________________________________________
the trust we’ve established. End-of-Life Care” State___________________________ Zip __________________
Often, it’s our understanding or lack of
understanding of cultural differences and 10 – 10:15 a.m. HOSPICE Daytime Phone______________________________________
comfort levels that enhance or diminish our Break with Refreshment and Exhibits E-mail Address______________________________________
relationships with our patients and their
caregivers. This workshop will provide 10:15 – Noon 4223 East State Street
information on the differing cultures of people Terry D. Feinberg, MPA
in northern Illinois and ways to approach
Rockford, IL 61108 r Check Enclosed
our patients and their loved ones in order “Culturally Different Responses” part 2 (815) 971-3550 • Fax: (815) 971-3510 r VISA r mastercard
to enhance our relationships and avoid the
missteps. Name_________________________________________________

Learning Objectives Card #________________________________________________

At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees will: Signature:____________________________________________

1. Recognize the impact of cultural diversity Exp. ______________ /__________________________________
3-digit security code
in end-of-life care
2. Learn about some of the cultural
differences that make a difference to Mail completed form to:
patients and their loved ones during Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center
end-of-life care 4215 Newburg Road
3. Acquire knowledge on how to avoid Rockford, IL 61108
missteps as you provide end-of-life care Call (815) 398-0500 for further information