Events

Presented by the Grossmont Healthcare District

Join us for this special four-part Wellness Wednesday series, as guest speakers explore types of care and support available at the end of life, and practical guidance for ensuring your wishes are honored. In “Part 3: Permission to Choose: Understanding Your Legal End of Life Options”, Dr. Bob Uslander will cover end of life medical support options, physician-led Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED).

Speaker: Dr. Bob Uslander, MD is the Co-Founder & Medical Director of Empowered Endings. Dr. Bob earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, and attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. With over 30 years of experience as a physician in Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care, Dr. Bob is dedicated to supporting patients and families through major health and life challenges—especially as the end of life approaches.

When: Wednesday, October 9 | Presentation 10-11 AM, Film screening begins 11:30 AM
Where: Grossmont Healthcare District’s Conference Center Auditorium (9001 Wakarusa St. La Mesa, CA)
Contact: 619.825.5010, library@grossmonthealthcare.org, or visit us in person to learn more
Feature film: TBD

View other parts of the series:

• Part 1: Creating an Empowered End of Life Experience with Dr. Bob Uslander (Empowered Endings)
• Part 2: Understanding the Language of End of Life – Hospice, Palliative Care, Death Doulas, and More with Jessica Empeño, MSW (Compassion & Choices)
• Part 3: Permission to Choose – Understanding Your Legal End of Life Options with Dr. Bob Uslander (Empowered Endings)
• Part 4: Taking Control – Decision Making and Advanced Care Planning with John Tastad (Sharp HealthCare)

Wellness Wednesdays are unique GHD-sponsored programs that feature different health topics every month. Wellness Wednesdays are free and open to all community members. Registration is not required.