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Life's Too Short

Life's Too Short

Written by: Partners In Care
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 How could working at a hospice in Bend, Oregon shape the way you live your life? Join Lisa Hurley and Jason Medina on Life's Too Short as they discuss death, dying and the pursuit of a life well lived - mixed with a generous dose of coffee and levity.© 2023 Life's Too Short Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What in the World is Palliative Care?

    What in the World is Palliative Care?
    May 1 2023

    Lisa and Jason enjoy a cup of coffee from Strictly Organic while interviewing Dr. Jenny Blechman, Palliative Care Physician for Partners In Care.  Jenny discusses acclimating to the West Coast, the emergence of Palliative Care, her role in the Central Oregon healthcare community, and why Palliative Care can ultimately be a cost-savings for healthcare.  
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    37 mins
  • Death Doulas

    Death Doulas
    Apr 30 2023

    Erin Collins, Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse and End of Life Doula, joins Lisa and Jason over Zoom to discuss the emerging role of Death Doulas in end of life care.  Erin is the founder of The Peaceful Presence Project, a Central Oregon non-profit organization whose mission is to help communities reimagine  the way we talk about, plan for and experience  the last stage of life.  
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    30 mins
  • Being an Oncologist.

    Being an Oncologist.
    Apr 29 2023

    Dr. Stephen Kornfield has served as a Central Oregon Oncologist for over 30 years.  Lisa and Jason sit down with him over Zoom to discuss how he ended up in Oncology, having tough conversations with patients and families, what hope can look like, and how bird watching all over the globe balances out his work. 

    Lisa also enjoys her coffee from Looney Bean during this episode.  Jason is just boring.  
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    35 mins
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