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‘Being Mortal’ set at Rosalia library

Whitman Hospital & Medical Center and Friends of Hospice will offer a free showing of the documentary “Being Mortal” Thursday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosalia Library. After the showing, audience members can participate in a discussion with trained Advance Care Planning facilitators on what steps to take next on identifying and communicating wishes about end-of-life preferences.

“Being Mortal” delves into the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness. The film investigates the practice of caring for the dying and explores the relationships...