Foundation News
Supporting the End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)
On campus at the University of Portland with amazing palliative care nursing educators. The Cunniff-Dixon Foundation (CDF) is dedicated to enhancing the provider-patient relationship at the end of life through education, collaboration, and recognition. In line with this mission, CDF proudly supports the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium
Influencer Interview with Arion Lillard-Green, MHA, M.TS.
We are proud to present an Influencer Interview with Arion Lillard-Green, MHA, M.TS. Arion Lillard-Green, MHA, M.TS, is a native of Prince George’s County, Maryland. Lillard-Green has emerged as a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion. As a first-generation college student, Arion navigated her academic journey with
A Heartfelt Celebration for 2024 Mid-Career Awardee, Lynn Flint, MD!
A Heartfelt Celebration for 2024 Mid-Career Awardee, Lynn Flint, MD! We’re absolutely thrilled to shine a spotlight on the incredible Lynn Flint, MD, Medical Director of Outpatient Palliative Care at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, who’s been honored as a 2024 Mid-Career Awardee! 🌟 Lynn’s
Influencer Interview with Robert Macauley, M.D.
Thrilled to showcase our Influencer Interview with Robert Macauley, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.A.H.P.M. As one of the few pediatric palliative care doctors in the United States, Bob Macauley was used to people saying, “I’m so glad I don’t have your job.” He would explain that palliative care is
2025 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Nursing Awards Announced
2025 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Nursing Awards Announced The Hastings Center and The Cunniff-Dixon Foundation are pleased to announce three recipients of the 2025 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Nursing Awards, which honor nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion and skill in caring for patients nearing the end of life. The
Celebrating National Healthcare Decision-Making Day with Heart and Purpose
Celebrating National Healthcare Decision-Making Day with Heart and Purpose Andy Baxter, the compassionate and loving founder of the Cunniff-Dixon Foundation (CDF), lost his beloved wife, Carley Cunniff, to metastatic breast cancer. Carley was cared for by their family physician, Peter Dixon, MD. Thanks to Peter’s gentle
CDF Awardee Featured on Duke Podcast and in Newsweek
CDF Awardee Featured on Duke Podcast and in Newsweek Dr. Anthony Nicholas Galanos (aka Dr. G), a CDF 2011 Mid-Career Awardee and esteemed member of our Physician Award Selection Committee, was recently featured on Duke Clinical Research Institute’s Beyond the Endpoint podcast. He shared valuable insights
Planning My Way, Espanol: A Guide for the Spanish-Speaking Community
Planning My Way, Espanol: A Guide for the Spanish-Speaking Community Making decisions about your healthcare, especially at the end of life, can be tough for anyone. These conversations may be even harder for Spanish-speaking communities, due to language barriers, cultural differences, or a lack of understanding
Call for 2025 Nursing Award Nominations
2025 Nursing Award Nominations: Open Through January 31, 2025 The Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Nursing Awards is now accepting nominations for 2025! These prestigious awards recognize three exceptional nurses who provide exemplary end-of-life care, demonstrating outstanding compassion and service. Each award recipient will receive a $25,000 prize.
Influencer Interview: Betty Ferrell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., CHPN, FAAN, FPCN
Excited to share another of our Influencer Interviews featuring Betty Ferrell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., CHPN, FAAN, FPCN, who has focused her clinical expertise and research in pain management, quality of life, and palliative care. One of Betty’s pivotal contributions has been in creating the End-of-Life Nursing Education
Andy Baxter’s Visionary Tool
Andy Baxter, Founder of the Cunniff-Dixon Foundation, was passionate about the planning for end of life care while an individual was healthy. Three principles helped guide him when formulating a plan to create a free tool to help with advanced care directives : Deciding what treatment
Call for 2025 Nursing Award Nominations
Nominations will open on October 1, 2024 for the 2025 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Nursing Awards. Prizes of $25,000 each will go to three nurses who provide outstanding end-of-life care, based on compassionate service and merit. Nurses at all levels of practice (LVN/LPN, RN/APRN) qualify for nomination. We’ve