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Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Hosts

Informative Session on Advance Directives
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is pleased to announce an educational session titled
"Advance Directives: Essential Planning for Your Future Health Care," to be held on
July 22, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Root Farm, 2860 King Road, Sauquoit,
NY 13456. This event is free and open to the public.
The session will feature expert presenters Stephanie Robinson, LCSW, and Julie
Moskal, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner, who will provide valuable insights into the
significance of advance directives and guide attendees through the process of
completing them.
Advance directives are crucial documents that allow individuals to outline
their preferences for medical care in situations where they might be unable to
communicate their wishes. By having an advance directive, individuals ensure their From left, Outstanding Educators Chairperson Bart Gorman, Rotary Club of Utica President
healthcare decisions are respected and alleviate the burden on family members Linda Iannone, Award winners Peter Anderson, Trisha Moore, Sharece Toner and Audrey
during times of crisis. Foote, Proctor HS Senior Logan Wolfe (representing Christine Golden who could not be
Key topics to be covered in the session include: inattendance), and award recipients Michael Zogby and Jeffrey Kuhn.
· The definition and components of an advance directive.
· The importance of having an advanced directive, regardless of age or health status. Local Rotary Clubs Honor Seven
· Step-by-step instructions on how to create an advance directive. ‘Outstanding Educators’
· Legal considerations and common misconceptions. The Rotary Clubs of Utica, New Hartford, North Utica-Whitestown and Sauquoit
"Advance directives empower individuals to take control of their healthcare gathered at Five Points Public House/Irish Cultural Center on June 6 to honor
decisions and provide peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones," said seven ‘Outstanding Educators’ at an awards luncheon.
Stephanie Robinson. "Understanding and completing these documents is an The following educators were honored by the local Rotary clubs and their students
essential part of proactive health planning." at the event:
Julie Moskal. added, "Our goal is to educate the community on the importance of Peter Anderson, Social Studies Teacher, New Hartford.
advance directives and provide the necessary tools to complete them properly. This Audrey Foote, Science Teacher, New York Mills.
session is an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn from professionals and ask Christine Golden, Social Studies Teacher, Utica CSD.
questions in a supportive environment." Jeffrey Kuhn, High School Principal, Whitesboro.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. encourages everyone, regardless of age or health Trisha Moore, Math Teacher, Sauquoit Valley.
condition, to attend this informative session and take the first step towards securing
their healthcare future. Sharece Toner, Math Teacher, Notre Dame.
For additional information, please contact the Hospice Bereavement Team at 315- Michael Zogby, History Teacher, Clinton.
735-6484 at ext. 1214. Contact: Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Phone: 315-735-6484 The Outstanding Educators Committee works with future leaders of our community
Website: www.hospicecareinc.org Email: info@hospicecareinc.org and honors those who help mold them. Two students from each of the seven area
About Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.: Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is dedicated high schools were recently given an opportunity to introduce themselves to the
to providing compassionate care to patients and families facing serious illness and Rotary members, and to learn about Rotary’s community, regional and international
end-of-life issues. Our team of professionals offers a range of services, including pain services, which are the fulfillment of the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
management, emotional support, and bereavement counseling, to enhance the quality The committee then organizes the end-of-the-school-year luncheon to honor
of life for our patients and their loved ones. outstanding educators nominated by those students. The students were asked to
select teachers who they believe exemplify the Rotary motto, Service Above Self,
and the values of Rotary as expressed in its Four Way Test (Is it the Truth? Is it Fair
to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial
to all concerned?)
Outstanding Educators Chairman Bart Gorman explained that the Rotary Club
of Utica’s tradition of having high school students attend meetings dates back to
the mid-1940s. He added that the current ‘Outstanding Educators’ effort is “a direct
evolution of Rotary’s decades of commitment to the welfare of children and the
enrichment of educational opportunities for all.”
“As Rotarians we are grateful for you,” said Gorman, “the Outstanding Educator
professionals who truly do put service above self in the nurturing and development
of young minds and bodies stretching to fulfill their desires for a positive, productive,
rewarding and satisfying place in the future.”

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