S2: Episode 10- ALS Awareness Month

Show notes- INTRO Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Sharon Harris, LVN, CHPLN, EOLD - Co-Author of The Real Deal About Hospice: Short Stories Highlighting the Advantages of Hospice Care for Patients and Families - Founder & Owner of Serenity End of Life Doula, LLC https://www.serenityendoflifedoula.com - NHPCO End of Life Doula Council https://www.nhpco.org/about-nhpco/committees-and-councils/end-of-life-doula-council/end-of-life-doula-council-roster/ Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) May is ALS Awareness Month! ALS is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000688.htm It’s the 10 year anniversary of ice bucket challenge. 2. Educate -Teaching points Sal’s ALS story in covered Chapter 1 of Dr. G and Nurse Sharon’s book, available on Amazon 🔗 The Real Deal About Hospice: Short Stories Highlighting the Advantages of Hospice Care for Patients and Families https://a.co/d/2TyySen Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000688.ht - Quadriplegia - Respiratory issues - Caregiver fatigue/distress 3. Empower -Valuable a resources https://www.als.org/awareness Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/tGhYq5FeL3k?si=UhLQKuE3VKq9Y0tj #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #ALSawarenessMonth #IceBucket10 #MemorialDay #Veterans #ThankYou

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