Mirjami Ritola

Welcome to apply for the Influencer Award! Apply before 31.01.2026

The Influencer Award honors individuals or groups who have significantly advanced public awareness and education in palliative care through social media, campaigns, educational resources, or advocacy efforts. The link for the application https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/8EDA77C32C9F89B7 There are five criteria: 1. Public Awareness & Reach Demonstrated success in engaging broad and diverse audiences through impactful content, campaigns, or…

Seeking Group Leader for Dissemination at Code-Yaa@PC-Edu

Code-Yaa@PC-Edu is seeking a dynamic and motivated Group Leader to take charge of our Dissemination Group. We believe that dissemination is not just an additional task but one of the most crucial elements of our project: the way we ensure that our research, insights, and innovations reach the audiences who can benefit most from them.…

Advancing Palliative Care Education: Key Insights from the CODE-YAA@PC-EDU Hybrid MC-Meeting in Helsinki

On March 17, 2025 in Helsinki (Finland) took place the CODE-YAA@PC-EDU hybrid MC-meeting, where a review of working progress was made, quality indicators of palliative care education, advocacy and cultural issues were discussed. The meeting began with the welcome speech of Minna Hökkä, Action Vice-Chair and Grant Holder Scientific Representative. She described the status of…

International Women’s Day: Women in Palliative Care Education: Shaping Compassionate and Effective Care

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of serious illnesses. It is centered on improving the quality of life for both patients and their families, addressing not just physical pain but also emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The role of women in palliative…