New at CAPC: October 2026

CAPC is constantly creating new products—and updating existing ones—to ensure you have the best tools and technical assistance to do your job. Here's an update about what we've done in October 2026.

The Palliative Care Program Inventory, a national initiative to build the field’s understanding of where and how specialty palliative care programs are operating in both hospital and community settings, and where gaps in access remain, launched on October 14th.

The Program Inventory data set will close an information gap in the field. It will help create a more complete picture of palliative care services nationwide, support research and advocacy efforts, and advance understanding of how palliative care is delivered across care settings.

Participation in the Program Inventory is free and open to all specialty palliative care programs in the U.S. You do not need to be a CAPC member to enter your program data or to receive Inventory reports.

Save the date for the 2027 CAPC National Seminar, October 13–15, 2027, in Columbus, Ohio. Explore what’s ahead, check out the Seminar’s new artwork featuring Columbus artists, and learn about opportunities to become a sponsor or exhibitor. Plus, sign up to be among the first to know when registration opens in early 2027.

This new clinical toolkit provides practical resources for both pediatric-trained and adult-trained clinicians caring for pediatric patients (i.e., neonates, perinates, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults), and families affected by serious illness. Resources focus on core clinical skills, symptom management, communication, family-centered care, care coordination, and other essential aspects of pediatric palliative care across settings.

This catalog of Interventions highlights evidence-based interventions from a variety of care settings and health care organizations that aim to reduce disparities in care for Hispanic patients. Users should refer to the original articles for details on each intervention and its implementation.

For Spiritual Care Week, we're honoring the many ways chaplains and spiritual care professionals support patients, families, and care teams by addressing spiritual, emotional, and social needs.

Our latest CAPC Faculty Spotlight features Evan Zazula, Board Certified Chaplain. Learn what inspired him to pursue a career in palliative care, how he spends his time outside of work, and more.

This updated toolkit provides practical guidance for leaders, clinical champions, and administrators developing or expanding pediatric palliative care services. Resources focus on program planning, staffing, operations, partnerships, and sustainability to help organizations build high-quality programs that meet the needs of pediatric patients with serious illness and their families.