Christine M. Khandelwal, DO, MHPE, FAAFP,FAAHPM

In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometim...

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2025 Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Lecture: Lewy Body Dementia, Caregiving and Advocacy This year's event is designed for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) researchers and professionals working in dementia care, including memory care providers, neuropsychologists, nurses, ...

Join us for the @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social 2025 Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Lecture, "Lewy Body Dementia, Caregiving and Advocacy" w/ Angela Lunde, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center & Brother John-Richard Pagan, veteran/monastic/advocate.

10/21 at 3:30-5 pm CT

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Writing a paper on heartbeat recordings and songs today, and opened this one from a couple of years ago. It's still so heartbreaking. A young mom died in our #ICU and her family requested that her heartbeat be integrated into a lullaby for the 1yr old she leaves behind. @3wishesprogram.bsky.social

Never forget!

To sweet Dash, who brings such joy for all of us, Happy National Dog Day!

Fighting for Our Patients

“All health professionals must now be political activists to protect what we know is right for our patients,” says @irwinredlener.bsky.social in the new #AFTHealthCare. Read what clinicians can do to defend public health. www.aft.org/hc/spring202...

What a fantastic Keynote Session by @erictopol.bsky.social @fsmb.bsky.social annual meeting!
#FSMBAM25

In awe of this great leader, Ali Ingersoll, in her patient advocacy work!@fsmb.bsky.social
#FSMBAM25

Phenomenal keynote presentation today by Professor @tcaulfield.bsky.social at the annual @fsmb.bsky.social conference! Thank you for your work on combating misinformation to improve public health and safety!

No one is coming to save you. We are the heroes we need right now. Do something even if it just showing up.

Head of NINR ousted by Trump and Republican pick

NINR has been a big funder of #PalliativeCare research.

It is clear that Trump and the Republicans do not care about patients.

Traveling for spring break in Barcelona, Spain and can’t escape the reality of what we are facing in our country…but it gives me hope to see protests abroad against the Trump regime trying to destroy democracy. Thank you
@democratsabroad.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
@maddow.msnbc.com @meidastouch.com

[UPDATED] Trump Administration Suspends Hospice Special Focus Program The Trump Administration has suspended implementation of the hospice Special Focus Program. Finalized in the 2024 home health payment rule, the program is

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What an honor to be recognized as an AAHPM Emerging Leader!

What an amazing time in Denver at the annual AAHPM Assembly! Always great seeing friends, colleagues, and mentees! #hapc

Thank you for doing this for all of us!

Immigration Policies' 'Chilling Effect' on the Hospice Workforce The White House recently issued several executive orders that have ramped up the nation’s immigration enforcement policies.  The health care sector

Yes another branch of this poly crisis affecting those most in need. #hospice #hapc

Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve (Gift Article) Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.

Why we need Congress to act to preserve access to telehealth #hapc

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Wishing you all a year of hope, love, and blessings.