How to have hard conversations as life comes to a close

Hospice of North Idaho will introduce the critically-acclaimed FRONTLINE documentary “Being Mortal” in a free community screening from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 14. Kootenai Health, event partner, will host the screening and discussion at the Health Resource Center on the Kootenai Health campus, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d’Alene.

Award-winning author Atul Gawande shows us in his book and documentary, “Being Mortal” how to have the hard conversations as life draws to a close. As a surgeon and Harvard professor, Gawande highlights a few people and professionals who reveal how we can ensure we never sacrifice what people really care about during their final days.

A panel of experts from Hospice of North Idaho will facilitate a discussion and take questions after viewing the documentary. Panelists include Robert Ancker, M.D., Kootenai Health palliative care physician and Hospice of North Idaho co-medical director; Cindy Reed, R.N., CHPN director of Hospice of North Idaho’s Schneidmiller House; and Benny Henson, M. Div, LMSW Hospice of North Idaho chaplain.

RSVP required by calling (208) 772-7994 or visit www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org.