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Cover Story: Marymount University and OpusCare

Launch First South Florida Palliative Care

Continuing Education Conference

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munities," said Dr. Ismael Roque-Velasco. benefit our students, faculty, and the entire health care com-
OpusCare of South Florida and Texas have been providing munity for generations to come," said Dr. Becerra. "Providing
hospice care to the South Florida and Texas communities education, research, and interdisciplinary training on pallia-
since 1991. In December of 2015, OpusCare of South Florida tive care under Marymount's academic disciplines and
introduced Palliative care to their service model to further accreditation is a fantastic opportunity."
their initiatives to innovate and provide better-coordinated The interdisciplinary conference will feature several physi-
care to their patients. "As healthcare professionals, it is our cians, palliative care professionals, healthcare leaders, and
duty to educate, empower and enrich the lives of our patients faculty members who will share different perspectives treat-
and those affected by their illnesses," expressed Ninsy Baldor, ing patients who have chronic illnesses, and the economic
Vice President of Palliative Care for OpusCare. "In our pallia- impact of palliative care on overall healthcare expenditure.
tive care program, we take a multidisciplinary team approach This one-day conference will be of interest to healthcare prac-
to customize a plan of care that enhances each person's qual- titioners and leaders and palliative care providers.
ity of life. By treating the person and not just the disease, we
can dignify the process while making a positive impact on Marymount University's Mission:
their journey." Marymount is a comprehensive Catholic university, guided
Looking into the future of palliative care and its evolution, by the traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary,
Dr. Roque-Velasco, together with Dr. Irma Becerra, President that emphasized intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a
of Marymount University, saw an opportunity to provide spe- global perspective. A Marymount education is grounded in
cialized training and research opportunities on issues con- the liberal arts, promotes career preparation, and provides
nected to palliative care. Dr. Becerra has a longstanding excel- opportunities for personal and professional growth. A stu-
lent reputation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and trans- dent-centered learning community that values diversity and
formational education. Her forward-thinking approach to focuses on the education of the whole person, Marymount
learning is aligned with the mission and principles of guides the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual development of
OpusCare. The academic partnership between Marymount each individual.
University and OpusCare was formed and aims to offer a
Certificate Seminar Series on palliative care. The program Gabriela Roque-Velasco is
launches this Spring, Friday, March 27th, in Miami, Florida. Director of Market Research and Development at OpusCare.
Future seminars will be featured at locations across the coun-
try. "The partnership between Marymount and OpusCare will

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