PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center is offering free workshops to assist families in creating plans for care in the event a patient is rendered unable to speak on their own behalf. The workshops will provide information and assistance in completing a planning document called an "Advance Directive."
What is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a legal form that describes the kinds of medical care a patient desires if something happens that prevents them from participating in their own medical care decisions. Putting these wishes in writing helps avoid confusion or conflict in times of crisis or uncertainty.
Your Voice, Your Choice – Advance Care Planning Workshops
All classes will be held from 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Your Voice, Your Choice
Making your personal goals, values, religious and cultural beliefs clearly known in advance of a crisis is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, your family and friends. Doing so is a gift of love and peace of mind. PeaceHealth St. John offers free, bi-monthly community presentations to help you complete your own advance directive documents, and also learn how to discuss advance directives with your loved ones. Register at www.peacehealth.org/yourvoiceyourchoice
Questions?
People interested in attending who have questions about the workshops may contact Melissa Ensey at mensey@peacehealth.org.
About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.