September | CE WEBINAR
September Webinar:
Caring for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Patients
Date, Time & Location: September 30, 2026 | 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET - 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET | Zoom
SWHPN Members: $25 | Non Members: $45
Presented By: Aadya Bhatia, LCSW, OSW-C
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Learning Objectives:
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Participants will learn to recognize how differences in culture and language impact the end-of-life experiences of minority ethnic communities or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) patient populations.
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Participants will learn to identify tools such as; skilled-medical interpretation services, in-language resources for advanced care planning, culturally informed decision-making models factoring in family-caregiving values, and trust-building activities, which may all be applied in a clinical setting.
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Participants will be provided with the opportunity to implement the above tools and techniques in an educational group activity where they can practice their skills in real time and discuss the learning-implications with their peers.
About the Speaker: Aadya Bhatia, LMSW, OSW-C
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Aadya Bhatia, LMSW, OSW-C (she/her) is a bilingual oncology and palliative care social worker at Northwell Health Cancer Institute in Rego Park, where she provides culturally responsive care in English, Hindi, and Urdu. She facilitates a monthly Hindi-speaking cancer support group for women, fostering community and emotional support for participants across the South Asian diaspora.
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An incoming DSW candidate at NYU Silver School of Social Work, Aadya earned her MSW from NYU Silver in 2022, and completed both the Zelda Foster Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PELC) Fellowship, as well as the Social Sector Leadership Diversity (SSLD) Fellowship. She is also an alumna (2023) and incoming mentor (2026) of Northwell's Clinical MAP-IT Fellowship.
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Drawing on six years of clinical experience across organizations like, Catholic Charities, Mount Sinai, and Northwell Health, Aadya's work lies at the intersection of oncology, palliative care, grief, bereavement, and health equity. Her clinical practice and scholarship examine how culture, language, and identity shape experiences of serious illness and end-of-life care, with a particular focus on expanding access to compassionate, person-centered care for historically underserved communities.
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Aadya has presented her clinical work and research at Northwell Health (2025), Red Door's Oncology Professionals Conference (2023–2025), NYU Silver (MSW Orientation Panel, 2024; Guest Lecturer, 2024–2025), Hunter College (2025–2026), Fordham University (2026), and the national SWHPN Annual Conference (2026). Whether providing direct clinical care, mentoring emerging professionals, or contributing to scholarship, she is guided by a commitment to equity, cultural humility, and ensuring that every person facing serious illness is met with dignity, compassion, and kindness.
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October | SUMMIT
2026 Virtual Fall Summit
Date, Time & Location: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 9:30am - 3:00pm PT/ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm ET | Zoom
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Save the date for SWHPN's 2026 Fall Summit! More information coming soon!
Note: start time and end time may adjust.
November | CE WEBINAR
November Webinar:
Holding Death in a Dying World: Secondary Trauma, Receptive-Affective Capacity, and Collective Resistance
Date & Time: Thursday November 19th, 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET - 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET
Pricing: SWHPN Members - $25 | Non Members - $45
Presented By: Delia Cortez, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Patients facing illness, injury, amputation, or other significant changes to their bodies often experience grief that extends beyond physical loss. Changes in function, appearance, independence, and identity can create a sense of estrangement from one's own body and significantly impact coping and healthcare decision-making. This presentation explores the concept of "estranged body parts" through a grief-informed social work lens. Participants will learn to identify grief responses associated with bodily loss, assess the psychosocial factors influencing decision-making, and apply practical interventions to support patients and families as they navigate complex medical choices. Through a case example and discussion, attendees will gain strategies to facilitate adaptation, promote self-determination, and provide compassionate, person-centered care.
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Learning Objectives:
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Raise awareness about the difficulties faced by those undergoing an amputation.
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Explore methods to assist individuals in finding meaning during their amputation journey.
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Recognize the importance of early grief work prior to an amputation by applying Worden's Four Grief Tasks.
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About the Speaker: Delia Cortez, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
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Delia Cortez, has been a Clinical Social Worker at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center for 18 years and a member of its inpatient palliative care team since 2016. She completed advanced palliative care training through the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute and is a graduate of the post-master's leadership fellowship at the NYU Silver Zelda Foster Studies Program. Delia is dedicated to supporting patients and families facing serious illness and is passionate about clinical supervision, mentoring, and teaching.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Information
Social Work Hospice + Palliative Care Network (SWHPN), #1716, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Social Work Hospice + Palliative Care Network aka SWHPN maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 7/18/2026 – 7/18/2029.
Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.