Join us for a free viewing of the documentary Extremis: Between
Science and Faith lies the Human Choice. This is a 2016 American short
documentary that follows Dr. Jessica Zitter, an ICU and palliative care
specialist who leads a team in the Highland Hospital ICU in Oakland,
California. She helps families make end-of-life decisions for their loved
ones, who are often terminally ill and or on life support.
Watch the documentary and be part of a community conversation that
discusses the importance of advance care planning, prior to facing
difficult treatment options.
Experts from Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Gundersen
Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System will be available for
questions and providing some resources.
Refreshments will be available.
Evening Overview
Watch documentary
Brief presentation on:
‣ Importance of why adults aged 18 and older should complete paperwork
‣ Definition of Power of Attorney for Healthcare/Advance Directives
‣ Selection of health care agent
‣ Options on next steps/resources
Q&A
Logistics
Cost: Free (registration required)
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: South Side Neighborhood Center
1300 South 6th Street – La Crosse
Registration
Registration: Click here
Questions: jsandvick@uwlax.edu | 608.785.5150
If special accommodations are needed, please
forward need to jsandvick@uwlax.edu by April 8.