Bay Area Children's Hospice to Host Forum on Healthcare Crisis for Seriously and Terminally Ill Children.Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. Health Experts to Brief Government Leaders on Care and Funding Crisis George Mark Children's House: [TABLE OMITTED] An estimated 2 million children live with life-threatening illnesses in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Ten percent of those seriously ill A patient is seriously ill when his or her illness is of such severity that there is cause for immediate concern but there is no imminent danger to life. See also very seriously ill. children are right here in California. Approximately 184,000 California children have a serious or terminal illness, and only a fraction are in a privately funded health care programs. This session will host an audience of approximately 50 elected officials to discuss issues faced by families with seriously and terminally ill Terminally Ill When a person is not expected to live more than 12 months. Notes: Any gifts given out by the afflicted person at this time may be considered as a dispersion of the estate rather than a gift. children. The event is intended to draw attention to the immediate need for children's palliative healthcare reform by addressing key issues statewide - and nationally - impacting this most sensitive kind of healthcare. The forum is intended to raise awareness of this unique kind of care in the wake of the impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. implementation of a pilot program for a pediatric palliative care palliative care (paˑ·lē·ā·tiv kerˑ), n an approach to health care that is concerned primarily with attending to physical and emotional comfort rather benefit in Medi-Cal (AB 1745). Detailed information and an agenda can be found here: http://georgemark.org/www/initiatives/conferences/symposium.htm. BACKGROUND: George Mark Children's House (http://www.georgemark.org) opened in the Bay Area in March 2004 to provide the best quality of care for seriously and terminally ill children and their families. GMCH GMCH Graphics and Memory Controller Hub GMCH Graphics Memory Controller Hub offers free end-of-life, respite and transitional care to children and supports the whole family with practical, emotional and spiritual support. A pioneer in the United States, GMCH increases access to palliative care by advocating for pediatric hospice benefits, serves as a model to other communities seeking to adopt this type of care and, most importantly, makes a difference in the lives of seriously and terminally ill children. MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: * On-camera interviews with speakers and guests * Interviews with families served by GMCH * Interviews with attending elected officials and/or staff |
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