Saving Space for Divine Interventions: Honoring End-of-Life Journeys in Black America

Join us for a meaningful virtual grand rounds lecture this Juneteenth, “Saving Space for Divine Interventions: Honoring End-of-Life Journeys in Black America” presented by Dr. Chaka Brittain DNP, CNE, AGPCNP-BC. She is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and expert in palliative and end-of-life care. With over a decade in hospice, academia, and primary care, she educates providers on culturally responsive care, focusing on Black Americans’ barriers to hospice, vitalism, and spiritual influences in care decisions. A sought-after speaker and HEAL scholar, her work appears in Nursing2025 and Health Progress, advocating for compassionate, faith-centered communication in serious illness.

This session will explore the profound influence of vitalism, faith, and spirituality on end-of-life (EOL) decision-making in Black communities. We’ll delve into historical and cultural factors shaping perspectives on suffering, healing, and death, while examining the role of miracles and divine intervention in EOL care planning and resuscitation preferences. Learn practical, culturally sensitive communication strategies to support patients and families navigating poor prognoses with compassion and respect. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your practice in hospice and palliative care.

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