News from STATE SENATOR

LIZ KRUEGER
New York State Senate 26th District _______________________________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release | June 27, 2011 Katie Kincaid | kincaid.nysenate@gmail.com | 646-784-0485

**Media Advisory** Senator Krueger Hosts Forum Addressing Medical Options for Chronic Illness & End-of-Life Care
(New York, NY) In an effort to help individuals deal with some of the most difficult, and yet inevitable, decisions they will face in life, Senator Krueger is holding a forum to address questions and concerns regarding chronic illness and end-of-life care. Each day, millions of individuals are forced to make life changing decisions both for themselves and on behalf of loved ones, often without prior conversations on the topic. This forum is meant to help people address serious questions before they face such a crisis. What: Your Choice, Your Voice: A Discussion on Medical Options for Chronic Illness & End-ofLife Care Liz Krueger, New York State Senator Dr. Diane Meier (Keynote Speaker), Director of The Center To Advance Palliative Care Dr. Kenneth Prager, Chairman Medical Ethics Committee at Columbia Univ. Medical Center Dr. Bernard Lee, Associate Chief Medical Officer at MJHS Hospice Vince Corso, Spiritual & Bereavement Care Manager at Visiting Nurse Service of NY Lauren Zavier, NYU Langone Medical Center Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lighthouse International 111 East 59th St (between Lexington & Park)

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