FINAL DEADLINE for PDIA Social Work Award
Posted on March 28 2007

Completed nomination packets must be received no later than March 31, 2007 for the Project on Death in America (PDIA) Social Work Leadership Award. This unique new award will go to a social worker who demonstrates outstanding leadership and has advanced the field in end-of-life, hospice and palliative care. For more information, please visit: http://swhpn.org/award/

Filed under For Professionals, Leadership/Policy, Funding

ACE Course 2 Applications Accepted
Posted on March 27 2007

The ACE Project
Course 2: October 23 - 26, 2007
(Application deadline April 30, 2007)

This NCI-funded study seeks to enhance the advocacy and leadership skills of competitively-selected psychologists, social workers and spiritual care professionals through an innovative transdisciplinary educational experience.

Visit the ACE Website for information and application:
http://www.cityofhope.org/ACEproject

Contact: Maren Spolum  at (626) 256-4673 Ext. 63941  or ACEproject@coh.org

Filed under For Professionals, Education/Training, Leadership/Policy

Team-based Training to Enhance Care for Cancer Survivors
Posted on March 13 2007

Achieving Excellence in Care for Cancer Survivors
July 12-14, 2007 in Universal City, CA
Applications Due: April 10, 2007

This NCI-funded national project will prepare teams from leading cancer
care settings to enhance the quality of care for cancer survivors.

Information and Applications
http://www.cityofhope.org/CME/Survivorship
or contact Liz Gourdine at (626) 256-4673 ext. 63488
mgourdine@coh.org

Filed under For Professionals, Education/Training, Leadership/Policy

NY Times Heath article
Posted on March 6 2007

Tough Question to Answer, Tough Answer to Hear
By JANE E. BRODY
New York Times
Published: March 6, 2007

Read the full article here

Filed under National Media