MSU Department of Nursing, Trinity Health Foundation to host hospice symposium

MINOT, N.D. - Minot State University's Department of Nursing and the Trinity Health Foundation have partnered to host the Trinity Health Hospice Symposium at MSU's Ann Nicole Nelson Hall.

The symposium is sponsored by Trinity Health and the Trinity Health Foundation and is underwritten through the Willie and Ruth Bodien Endowment.

"Through the generosity of the Willie and Ruth Bodien Endowment, the Hospice Symposium reflects a deep commitment to the region, ensuring families and professionals have access to the education and resources they need to navigate hospice and palliative care with confidence and compassion," said Dusty Zimmerman, director of the Trinity Health Foundation.

The event is scheduled for Oct. 16 and will feature guest speaker Jessica Nutik Zitter, an ICU and palliative care specialist, for a screening of "Extremis," her powerful documentary that explores end-of-life decisions. There will be two screening sessions, one at 1 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. Following both screenings, Zitter will lead a thought-provoking discussion, sharing her personal experience guiding patients and families through these critical moments.

"This symposium is an important opportunity to reflect on the ethical challenges of end-of-life care and the vital role of nurses in supporting patients and families," said Amy Lee, Minot State Department of Nursing chair.

Zitter is the founder and chief creative officer of Reel Medicine Media, a nonprofit organization that utilizes film to teach what medical training leaves out. For more information on Zitter and Reel Medicine Media, visit their WEBSITE.

The event is free and open to the public and is eligible for one contact hour (pending approval) for nurses, through the ND Board of Nursing; physicians, AMA PRA Category 1; and social workers, through the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.