Trillium Institute

Trillium Institute Trillium Institute advances the quality of life through the end of life.

Trillium Institute was launched in 2014 from a recognized need to educate the community about best practices in dealing with serious illnesses. The institute was challenged to find fresh ways to help those with life-defining illnesses as they navigate the complex medical options, and equally complex emotional burdens that await them. The institute focuses on two distinct audiences:

Patients and their families are looking to the institute as a resource for information about how to prepare for serious illness, how to navigate the healthcare delivery system in the face of a diagnosis, and how to communicate their values, preferences and desires to preserve the quality of life as disease processes advance. The medical community looks to Trillium Institute as a resource to train practicing physicians, medical students, residents, nurses, physician assistants, and social workers in the art of clear communication in crucial conversations with patients and their families. Trillium Institute also supports advanced medical training for selected physicians who aspire to become board-certified palliative care physicians. Trillium Institute is affiliated with Holland Home, Michigan’s oldest and largest continuing care retirement community. As part of the non-profit organization, Trillium Institute is supported by visionary donors who resonate with its mission and purposes.

Palliative care is a very person-centered field of medicine. So how does it fit into a medical system that is focused on...
09/09/2025

Palliative care is a very person-centered field of medicine. So how does it fit into a medical system that is focused on curing diseases? In this episode, Dr. Tim Ihrig joins Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to discuss the challenges of a system that often favors ROI and mitigating financial risk over providing care through the lens of a patient's wants and wishes. Listen now at the link below!

In this episode, Dr. Tim Ihrig joined Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to take an insightful look at the downsides of our medical system. For a system focused on ROI, putting people in hospital beds, and curing diseases, how do palliative care physician...

We recently had the pleasure of learning from Barb Opperwall, ACHPN, as she shared her expertise in leading Effective Fa...
09/04/2025

We recently had the pleasure of learning from Barb Opperwall, ACHPN, as she shared her expertise in leading Effective Family Conferences.

Several hospice and palliative medicine fellowship programs in West Michigan have collaborated in a regional lecture series for their fellows, faculty, atten...

Trillium Institute is excited to partner with the Michigan Center for Rural Health to bring you a virtual ECHO Presentat...
08/21/2025

Trillium Institute is excited to partner with the Michigan Center for Rural Health to bring you a virtual ECHO Presentation Series on Palliative Care—offering valuable insights for patients, care partners, professionals, and community members alike.

The link to register: https://mcrh.msu.edu/education/project-echo/pc-echo

08/14/2025
The ringing of the bell is a finite chapter in the lives of an individual diagnosed with cancer and for all who have car...
08/04/2025

The ringing of the bell is a finite chapter in the lives of an individual diagnosed with cancer and for all who have cared for that individual. It is not a sign that things are going back to normal, but it does signify that we are moving forward. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the challenges of survivorship and how physicians and loved ones can offer support during this transitional time. Listen now at the link below!

When cancer patients finish treatment, they ring a bell—signifying the end of a chapter but not the end of their story. As the person transitions to survivorship, there are a myriad of emotional and physical challenges that come about. So, how can...

We’re thrilled to have this year’s Trinity Health Grand Rapids Palliative Medicine Fellows join us at Trillium Institute...
07/10/2025

We’re thrilled to have this year’s Trinity Health Grand Rapids Palliative Medicine Fellows join us at Trillium Institute and Faith Hospice. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Dr. Nasir, Dr. Van Dop, Dr. Bishop and Dr. Raffo.

In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow spoke with special guest Dr. Joseph McCollum. Dr. McCollum shares...
07/07/2025

In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow spoke with special guest Dr. Joseph McCollum. Dr. McCollum shares his experience integrating palliative care concepts into a cancer survivorship care clinic. Listen now at the link below!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1941098/episodes/17466005

Congratulations to this year's Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Graduates! Dr. Desai,...
07/03/2025

Congratulations to this year's Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Graduates! Dr. Desai, Dr. Misner, Dr. Archambault and Dr. King. We at Trillium Institute and Faith Hospice are so grateful for your commitment to excellence and provision of life changing patient-focused care to our community.

06/11/2025

The National Alliance for Care at Home endorsed two reintroduced bills that aim to improve older adults’ access to palliative care and hospice transfusion services.

In honor of Dr. John Mulder, we are rereleasing a special episode of Palliative Matters. The lessons and stories shared ...
06/03/2025

In honor of Dr. John Mulder, we are rereleasing a special episode of Palliative Matters. The lessons and stories shared by Dr. Mulder as co-host of our podcast are just a small part of the legacy he leaves behind. You can listen to the special episode now at the link below.

This rereleased episode is dedicated to longtime Palliative Matters host, Dr. John Mulder. The idea of hope is often idealistic and romanticized. For those facing a life-limiting illness, the “hope” of being cured or of life returning to the way i...

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. John Mulder, former Medical Director of Faith Hospi...
05/06/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. John Mulder, former Medical Director of Faith Hospice and Executive Director of Trillium Institute. Dr. Mulder has left an indelible mark on the field of hospice and palliative care and on our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time. To learn more about his impact as a physician, educator, and friend to many, please click on the link below.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. John Mulder, former Medical Director of Faith Hospice and Executive Director of Trillium Institute. Dr. Mulder has left an indelible mark on the field of hospice and palliative care and on our community. Our thoughts and prayers ar...

Last week, Dr. Cara Poland gave a passionate and fascinating lecture on "Addiction Medicine in the Community."
04/21/2025

Last week, Dr. Cara Poland gave a passionate and fascinating lecture on "Addiction Medicine in the Community."



Several hospice and palliative medicine fellowship programs in West Michigan have collaborated in a regional lecture series for their fellows, faculty, atten...

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