This summer I worked with Joan Marston and the team at Sunflower Children’s Hospice in Bloemfontein, South Africa on a project exploring how palliative care services were addressing the social determinants of health in adolescents living with HIV.
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Gender Disparities in Palliative Care
Across the globe, June is recognized as Men’s Health Month. While we witness strides in men’s health overall, there is still work to be done when it comes to males accessing palliative care.
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APCA Launches 20th Anniversary
The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) launched their 20th anniversary celebrations at the 2024 International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.
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What Makes a Meaningful Partnership?
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates the vast richness of the world’s culture and recognizes the importance of intercultural dialogue in establishing peace and sustainable development.
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Rising to the Challenge
Over the last few years, several of our GPIC partners have been faced with climate disasters and have stepped up to support the most vulnerable in their communities.
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Reflections on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
On October 14, 2023, hospice and palliative care organizations around the world celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. This year’s theme was “compassionate communities.”
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Global Partners in Care Welcomes New President/CEO
Global Partners in Care (GPIC) is pleased to announce John Mastrojohn III as our new president and CEO. This announcement comes after an extensive national search in collaboration with FurstGroup.
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2022 Global Partnership Awardees Celebrated in Uganda and the US
Global Partners in Care recently honored two organizations with the 2022 Global Partnership Award for their efforts in enhancing access to compassionate end-of-life care through their partnership.
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Exploring Disaster Preparedness in Palliative Care
Michael Vega’s internship allowed for an in-person orientation at our GPIC offices in Mishawaka, Indiana, some virtual work and a one-month field experience in Uganda with the African Palliative Care Association (APCA).
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GPIC Welcomes New Student Interns
Global Partners in Care recognizes advancing research and growing opportunities for learning are important aspects of enhancing access to quality palliative care worldwide.