VitalTalk
Michael A. Light is an experienced professional in the field of palliative care and social work, currently serving as Co-Director at the Palliative Care Training Center at the University of Washington since March 2012. Additional roles include Faculty at the Palliative Care Training Center and Clinical Social Worker for the Healthcare for the Homeless Palliative Care Program at Harborview Medical Center. Michael is also active as Senior Faculty at VitalTalk and as Faculty at Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest. Previous positions encompass Clinical Social Worker roles at Seattle Children's and the Emergency Department, as well as ownership of A Healing Space. Michael's education includes a Master of Public Health and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from Western Washington University and a Massage Practitioner Certificate from Whatcom Community College.
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VitalTalk
Our vision is that every seriously ill patient will be surrounded by clinicians who can speak about what matters most and match care to values. Our mission is to integrate evidence-based serious illness communication skills into healthcare practice through an engaged network of trained faculty.