Lunch & Learn Video Series

Through communication, education, and raising awareness of what hospice care is, the benefits for patients and their caregivers, and overcoming barriers of access to care, we can improve care for African American patients and their families as they face life-limiting illnesses.

Made possible in part through a generous grant from the Hillman Foundation, this continuing series is presented to help overcome these barriers. Please view, and share with others, these meaningful presentations.

Each presentation is hosted by Arkansas Hospice Minority Outreach Coordinator Kyle Jones, and features a expert panelist relevant to the series.

Overcoming Historical Healthcare Hindrance for African Americans

About our guest panelist

Dr. Patricia L. Griffen is a Clinical Psychologist, CEO and founder of Clinical Psychology Services, Inc., an independent practice in Little Rock. She is retired Associate Professor and Chair of the Philander Smith College Department of Psychology, and has held positions as staff psychologist for Pikes Peak Family Counseling and Mental Health Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Director of Psychological Services for Adolescent Inpatient Treatment for the Arkansas Mental Health Services Division, Director of South Pulaski Services for Central Arkansas Mental Health Services, Psychological Consultant for Restore and Drug, Chemical Dependency and Eating Disorder Program at St. Vincent Medical Infirmary, Psychological Consultant for Southwest Employee Assistance Program. Dr. Griffen has also served on numerous boards of both charitable and professional organizations and institutions.