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Durham Regional Celebrates National Healthcare Decisions Day with Lunch-n-Learn
Apr. 10, 2008Durham, NC - Durham Regional Hospital is joining national, state and community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of Advance Directives on the first annual National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).
Advance Directives are written decisions concerning end of life care that include living will and power of attorney.
Durham Regional is hosting a Lunch-n-Learn to celebrate NHDD and discuss Advance Directives, April 16 from 11 am- noon in the First Level Classroom at Durham Regional Hospital. The Lunch-n-Learn is free and open to the public. Those who wish to complete a living will and/or health care power of attorney will be able to do so at this event.
In an effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making, a representative from the Durham Regional Pastoral Care Department will also be available to answer questions about Advance Directives in the hospital lobby from 8:30 am- 5 pm
For more information about advance care planning, visit www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org. or contact the Durham Regional Pastoral Care office at 470-5363.
