Planning with Purpose: Advance Care Conversations with Pastor Heidi Barham

In this special episode of Let’s Talk About It, host Frederick Knuckles is joined by Pastor Heidi Barham, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Hospice of the Western Reserve, to discuss the significance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, observed annually on April 16. Pastor Barham brings her extensive experience in hospice care and her commitment to community engagement to shed light on the importance of advance care planning.

Together, they explore how proactive conversations about healthcare preferences can empower individuals and families, reduce stress during critical moments, and ensure that care aligns with personal values. Pastor Barham emphasizes the need for culturally sensitive approaches to end-of-life discussions, particularly within diverse communities, and shares resources to facilitate these essential conversations.