Building Bridges in Palliative Rehabilitation - Recorded Webinar - June 22, 2026

Join the American Palliative Rehabilitation Alliance (APRA) for this engaging webinar, Building Bridges in Palliative Rehabilitation, featuring an interprofessional panel of clinicians and leaders dedicated to advancing rehabilitation within palliative care. This discussion highlights the critical role of rehabilitation professionals in improving quality of life for individuals living with serious illness and explores strategies for fostering collaboration across disciplines, integrating rehabilitation into palliative care services, and expanding education and advocacy efforts. Featured Speakers: 🔹 La Sheron Bankhead, MA CCC-SLP Speech-language pathologist specializing in inpatient and outpatient services, dysphagia management, critical care, head and neck cancer, alaryngeal voice restoration, and professional education and outreach. 🔹 Brienne Keyloun, MD Palliative care physician and medical educator with expertise in teaching primary palliative care skills, collaborative practice, and family-centered care. 🔹 Morgan Kempster, PT, DPT, CLT Physical therapist and healthcare administrator focused on quality improvement in physical medicine and rehabilitation, coaching and mentorship, and healthcare ethics. 🔹 Ann Henshaw, OTD, MBA, MPH, OTR/L Occupational therapist and public health leader dedicated to integrating rehabilitation services into palliative care and promoting evidence-based interprofessional collaboration. In this webinar, viewers will learn about: ✔ The role of rehabilitation in palliative and serious illness care ✔ Interprofessional approaches to improving patient function and quality of life ✔ Strategies for integrating rehabilitation services across care settings ✔ Education, leadership, and advocacy opportunities in palliative rehabilitation ✔ Building partnerships to advance the future of palliative rehabilitation The American Palliative Rehabilitation Alliance (APRA) is committed to promoting function, participation, and quality of life for individuals with serious illness through education, collaboration, advocacy, and research. 🌐 Learn more about APRA: www.palliativerehab.com