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Drs Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow have engaged in provider education about the benefits of a palliative care approach for decades. An important missing piece has always been public and patient-family education and overcoming misperceptions about palliative care, so they created a social movement called, The Waiting Room Revolution, in 2021. The movement has grown globally, and includes a podcast, best-selling book, “Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest,” and workbook. These resources help people facing a life-changing diagnosis and their families early in their illness. They will present 7 simple, actionable keys for patients, caregivers, and health care providers to take that lead to a more personalized care journey. Patients have called the keys “empowering,” “game-changing,” and “hopeful.” This movement represents an example of successful public health palliative care strategies to empower patients, provider, and communities. The presentation is open to the public. Patients, families, and providers are welcome. The event will end with a book signing and light refreshments. Books will be available for purchase on site.