Dr. Sedlacek Chosen To Speak At American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine National Conference

Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C.’s Dr. Amanda Sedlacek, Internal and Palliative Medicine, has been selected to present during the 2024 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, taking place March 20-23, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Sedlacek and the research team have been asked to give a podium presentation as well as a poster presentation during the National conference. The podium presentation, “Overcoming Geographical Barriers: A Distance Mediated Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Seminar” and the poster presentation, “Know Thyself: Assessing and Improving One’s Comfort around Spirituality and Patient Care”, were selected by the Annual Assembly Planning Committee from among many Physician submissions.

Amanda Sedlacek, DO, practices Internal and Palliative Medicine at YMC. As a 5-star rated Physician, her patients appreciate her vast expertise in her specialty and frequently acknowledge her empathy and compassion in the care she provides. But this honor comes from Physician colleagues which Dr. Sedlacek acknowledges. “I am honored to have been chosen by colleagues to present on such important healthcare topics during a national conference,” said Dr. Sedlacek. “Through Sanford School of Medicine Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Seminar, we have created a Palliative Care foundation for upcoming health care professionals in South Dakota and it is an honor to be recognized nationally. I look forward to collaborating and learning from other AAHPM colleagues as well.” Dr. Sedlacek works with all medical providers in caring for their patient’s palliative medicine needs and internal medicine. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sedlacek, call 605-665-1152.