Dr. Jessica Zitter returns to Colorado Springs

Posted July 26, 2019

Join Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care for a free, community education event and presentation from Dr. Zitter about “A New Kind of Heroism” as she exposes the public health crisis from an insider’s perspective.

Thursday, October 24, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ent Center for the Performing Arts
5225 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Take a step back, take a deep breath, and inquire: What do we really want for ourselves, our loved ones, and those entrusted in our care when death comes?

Seating is limited. RSVPs required by October 10 to: RoseMary Jaramillo at 719.884.6629 or RJaramillo@PikesPeakHospice.org.

Food and beverage will be provided.

Dr. Jessica Zitter, MD, MPH, is a national advocate for transforming the way people die in America. She is the author of “Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life” and is a regular contributor to The New York Times. Her work is featured in the Academy and Emmy-nominated short documentary “Extremis,” available on Netflix.

Sponsored by: Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation

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