Discussing “end of life” care in the Rogue Valley

Matt Jordan March 31, 2016

Last Updated: March 31, 2016

Medford, Ore — As the population ages one local organization is looking to shine a light on “end of life” care.

Speaking to a crowd at the Smullin Health Education Center Thursday evening, renowned palliative care doctor Steven Pantilat brought up the need for better care when someone is facing the end of their life.

The event, sponsored by the organization called ‘Choosing Options, Honoring Options” is designed to get the conversation going among healthcare professionals and those they serve.

“We have lost a great deal of the meaning that comes to patients and families as they near the end of their lives, we’ve neglected the comfort part of caring for people,” said Dr. John Forsyth.

There will be five other discussions this spring for more information visit the COHO website at Coho Rogue Valley.

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.