Trillium Institute

05/01/2026

Today marks one year since the passing of Dr. John Mulder — a devoted husband, loving father, and a truly remarkable physician whose life was defined by compassion, service, and unwavering dedication to others.

Dr. Mulder spent his career caring for patients and families at their most vulnerable, championing hospice and palliative care and helping bring dignity, comfort, and peace to countless lives. From delivering babies early in his career to becoming a nationally recognized leader in palliative medicine, his work was never just a profession — it was his calling.

He was a teacher, mentor, and advocate, shaping the future of care through his leadership, his work with the Trillium Institute, and his commitment to ensuring that every person facing serious illness was treated with compassion and respect.

But beyond his many accomplishments, Dr. Mulder will be remembered most for his kindness, his humility, and the way he made people feel seen, heard, and cared for. His legacy lives on in the countless patients, families, colleagues, and students whose lives he touched.

One year later, he is deeply missed and forever remembered.

04/16/2026

Palliative Medicine provides vital, value-based care to patients which is demonstrated beautifully in this video. If you'd like to check out more videos from this series, "Death Land" Series by The Guardian, they can be found here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/series/death-land

03/23/2026

At last week's lecture for HPM didactics, Kayla Andres gave an insightful presentation on the use of Ketamine. Check out the video below

This is the 31st lecture of the academic year."Ketamine" presented by Dr. Kayla Andres.

03/06/2026

02/26/2026

Did you know that every Thursday morning, Trillium Institute hosts virtual lecture series covering all things hospice and palliative medicine? Physicians who attend the webinar live can also receive CME credits! Please contact us if you're interested in joining.

Recordings of all previous lectures can be found here:

Hospice and palliative medicine fellowship programs in West Michigan have collaborated in a regional lecture series for their fellows, faculty, attendings, and others interested in high quality HPM didactic training. Participating fellowship programs include Trinity Health (Grand Rapids), Western Mi...

02/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday, February 10 at 11:00 a.m. for Forgiveness and Grief, a workshop held at the Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion. Together, we’ll explore how forgiving ourselves, others, and the circumstances of loss can open space for renewed peace and healing. Registration is required. Please call 616-356-4825 to reserve your spot.

01/30/2026

A special tribute episode of Palliative Matters is now live.

The episode honors the life and legacy of Dr. John Mulder—founder of the podcast, pioneer of palliative medicine, and mentor to so many.

In this “greatest hits” collection, hear Dr. Mulder in his own words as he shares unforgettable stories of compassion, connection, and values-based care—from helping a family experience one final Christmas together to the quiet power of relational healing at the end of life.

His voice continues to teach us what it truly means to care.

Listen now:

In this special tribute episode of Palliative Matters, guest host Dr. Gerald Harriman and Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon honor the life and legacy of Dr. John Mulder—founder of the podcast, pioneer of palliative medicine, mentor, musician, and friend. Thr...

01/19/2026

We are blessed to call Dr. Carol Robinson a member of the Trillium Institute family. Her vast knowledge and expertise have helped countless patients and families over her career.

Reminder! Our next Caregiver University session is next week, Tuesday, January 20th, via Zoom.

Titled "Advance Care Planning: Taking Control of What Happens to Us", we'll learn from Dr. Carol Robinson, RN, CHPN, and Catherin Jacobs, JD, about how we can make sure everyone's voice is heard—even those who cannot physically speak.

Open to all types of caregivers, you can register by visiting www.aaawm.org/caregivers or calling (616) 456-5664.

01/05/2026

🖥️ CAPC Fireside Chat: Leading Through Change and Uncertainty in Palliative Care
OPEN TO ALL
🔗 https://www.capc.org/events/webinars/capc-fireside-chat-leading-through-change-and-uncertainty-in-palliative-care/

Join national leaders from Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for a fireside chat that reflects on how palliative care leaders can stay grounded and effective during times of uncertainty—maintaining clarity, confidence, and compassion while advancing the field.

Explore strategies to sustain team morale and well-being, foster collaboration across disciplines, and keep equity, quality, and patient-centered care at the heart of their work. The discussion will also highlight emerging opportunities for innovation, research, and shared leadership as palliative care continues to evolve within a changing health care landscape.

Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Brynn Bowman, Kristina Newport MD FAAHPM, HMDC

12/12/2025

In case you missed any of the Palliative Care Project ECHO Series presented by Trillium Institute for Michigan Center for Rural Health, here is the link for the recordings and slides:

The Michigan Center for Rural Health (MCRH) has announced the rural communities to participate in the Cultivating Comfort: Enhancing Palliative Care in Rural Michigan, a rural-focused initiative aimed at expanding and strengthening palliative care services. This project is funded by the Michigan He...