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June 30 • 2016 35 Leading Voices C O N F E R E N C E S P O N S O R S "JHCN has created a very important conversation around the delivery of palliative medicine and what is possible when a community collaborates to take care of its own." Betty Chu Medical Director Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield ""e LifeLinks program is exemplary — it is truly the birthright of every Jew to receive thoughtful and compassionate care — exactly what JHCN provides Jewish patients as they approach the end of life." Jeffrey Margolis, MD Internal Medicine, Oncologist President, Millenium Group "We consider JHCN an essential part of our care team. "rough education and teamwork, our clinicians have a deeper understanding and respect for Jewish tradition that is so important to providing a meaningful end-of-life experience." Robert Cahill President / CEO Hospice of Michigan "We are encouraging Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network to bring its experience, knowledge and expertise to all ethnic and religious affinity groups. "ey can teach by example the art of caring for each patient on their own unique religious, ethnic or cultural terms." Todd Stern CEO Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care ""e Shenkman-Weisberg conference event brings unequalled energy and knowledge to professional caregivers, inspiring them to help patients with empathy and compassion as they begin to confront end-of-life concerns and struggles." Michael Miller Senior Vice President of Mission St. Joseph Mercy Health System ""e Shenkman-Weisberg Caring Coali- tion Conference and the educational catalyst created by JHCN is clearly an example of what can and should be done in other areas of the country." Michael Stellini, MD DMC / Wayne State University / VA Medical Center "JHCN's LifeLinks initiative is a beauti- ful remedy for a huge gap in our health- care system. It is quickly becoming the paradigm for responding to individuals who need help and support at the end of life by bringing vital services drectly to the patient's home. Educating others about JHCN's model is unique and essential to the end-of-life care conversation." Maryilyn Begle Director, Chronic Care Beaumont Home Health Services when local, regional and national leaders in hospice, health care, and social service communities look for leadership and a model for teaching compassionate end-of-life care, they turn to the jewish hospice & chaplaincy network.