Being Mortal
Date and time
Location
First Baptist Church
3015 Moores Lane Texarkana, TX 75503Description
Public showing of PBS FRONTLINE Documentary, “Being Mortal,” by Dr Atul Gawande (based on his book)
Tuesday, April 17th 1:30-3:00 pm
First Baptist Church, Moores Lane, theater
Jointly sponsored by CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and Hospice of Texarkana, Inc
- Spark conversation about end-of-life care and planning
- Increased awareness of resources for advance care planning
- Come away with plans for personal next steps and how participants can help others in their care have these conversations
“The film tells the story of a physician, Atul Gawande, who is learning to think about death and dying in the context of being a healer. By sharing stories from the perspective of the people and families he encounters, including his own, it sheds new light on how our system – so focused on a cure – often neglects the important conversations that need to happen so that a person’s true priorities can be known and honored…. “
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/being-mortal/
Light refreshments will be served.
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At CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, our mission is to “extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” by providing quality, compassionate care to all. Established in 1916 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word as a Catholic, non-profit hospital, we offer a full scope of expansive health care services including women’s health, emergency services, senior health, cancer care, heart care, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, and much more.
We strive to provide continuous, compassionate care for our patients and their families, always looking for ways to incorporate the latest best practices and new technology into our services. This is demonstrated through our accreditation by The Joint Commission, recognition as a Magnet and NICHE hospital, our affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic, and numerous awards and recognitions.