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Whole Person Care and the End of Life: Uniting Community, Health, and Policy for Human Flourishing

Join us for a presentation on the importance of bringing together community leaders, health care professionals, and policy experts to address whole-person care at the end of life and for those facing serious illness. This webinar will offer an opportunity to learn about the community, clinical and policy options available for providing patients and their families with support and care.

Participants will also learn more about the partnership between the California Catholic Bishops and Catholic health care systems through their statewide initiative, Caring for the Whole Person, which enables each parish to provide meaningful community support and resources to individuals and families facing serious illness or end of life. Learn how integrated care promotes human flourishing and enhances end-of-life care, helping individuals and their loved ones experience dignity and compassion.

Registration

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Date
Jun 24, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Registration Fee
CHA Members:
$0
Non-Members:
$0

Event Speakers

Rebecca Freeman, M.Div., BCC

Rebecca Freeman, M.Div., BCC

Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator, Office of Family Life

Diocese of Orange, Statewide Caring for the Whole Person Diocese Coordinator 24-25

Indu Spugnardi

Indu Spugnardi

Senior Director, Community Health & Eldercare

Catholic Health Association

Lucas Swanepoel, JD

Lucas Swanepoel, JD

Senior Director, Government Relations

Catholic Health Association

Gregg VandeKieft, MD, MA, FAAFP, FAAHPM

Gregg VandeKieft, MD, MA, FAAFP, FAAHPM

Palliative Care Physician, Clinical Ethicist

Providence St. Peter Hospital

Robert Vega, JD

Robert Vega, JD

Director of Public Policy, Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Diarmuid Rooney, M.S.Psych., M.T.S., D.Soc.Admin.

Diarmuid Rooney, M.S.Psych., M.T.S., D.Soc.Admin.

Vice President, Sponsorship and Mission Services

Catholic Health Association

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