Public Education Event on Advance Directives Hosted by RRMC

RUTLAND, VT – It is hard to imagine ourselves in a situation where we don’t have the ability to make sound decisions regarding our health care. Yet planning for a time when we might not be capable of making important medical decisions is crucial for each of us. It is something people of all ages should be thinking about. Having an advance directive in place can be extremely beneficial, as it allows you to make your wishes known and to select a significant other, family member, or friend as the decision maker regarding health care issues should you become unable to make medical decisions.

National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is on April 16 and this year, Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Improvement Team, Palliative Care Program, and Social Work Department have partnered with the Education and Clinical Excellence Team to present a 60-minute event on Thursday, April 16 at 2pm. The event will take place at the hospital’s CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center, and it is free. Follow the event signs for parking.

The presentation itself is approximately 30 minutes with an additional 30-minutes set aside for attendees to ask questions and receive guidance from volunteer explainers on completing their own advance directive.

To register for this FREE event, email pldickson@rrmc.org or call 802.747.3775