Dr. Brian Cassel’s study shows palliative care improves quality of life, reduces suffering & achieves better outcomes. Thanks to @GovMurphy, @NJDHS & #GOCCNJ advocacy, Medicaid access to community-based palliative care starts in 2026!

#GOCCNJ is thrilled to welcome @HMHNewJersey as our newest healthcare org member! As a leader in at-home, inpatient & outpatient palliative care, HMH is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with serious illness. We’re excited to collaborate & make a difference together!

#NJ earns a 4 rating for providing high-quality palliative care to people w/serious illness, according to @CAPCpalliative scorecard. NJ is making great strides in improving access to #PC! There's more work to be done, but we're proud of the progress!

NJ earns a 4-star rating for high-quality care for serious illness in @CAPCpalliative's 2024 Serious Illness Scorecard! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The report offers insights into NJ's palliative care landscape & ways to improve access. #PalliativeCare #SeriousIllness

It is #GivingTuesday. Please include #GOCCNJ in your charitable donations so we can continue to improve the QOL provided to people living w/serious illness. Our ability to improve care is made possible thru donations. Any amount is appreciated. To donate

TY @ramsedhom for presenting invaluable insights at @CTACorg on using the ACT Index to enhance #palliativecare in #NJ. A special TY to @SenatorMcKnight for attending CTACs mtg & advocating to improve medical care 4 NJs residents w/serious illness. #GOCCNJ

This training will improve communication and compassionate care for residents using various skills and techniques during difficult times. Social work and service coordinator CEUs are available. To Register:

Congrats to Dr. Marianne Holler on an illustrious career as she retires from the @VNAHealthGroup as CMO, Hospice, Palliative Medicine & the Parker Advanced Care Institute. Thank you for your years of dedication, compassion & leadership in EOL care.

What a huge accomplishment this is as it sets the stage for other states, like #NewJersey, to chart a similar course! Kudos to #hawaiimedquest, #hawaiicarechoices, #KokuaMau, @TorrieKFields and everyone involved in this very important initiative!

@LeadingAgeNJDE's Annual Meeting + EXPO is coming up on June 4 – 6 in Atlantic City. It will be a dynamic event where aging services leaders converge to share insights, strategies, and best practices. CEU/CE's will be offered. To register & learn more:

This includes providing palliative care alongside other treatments. We look forward to working together to improve the quality of life for people with a serious illness, such as cancer, and their family or caregivers. #Cancer #goalsofcare #PalliativeCare

In honor of #NHDD, #GOCCNJ & @RutgersCancer are working together to share information & resources on #ACP, how to have the conversation & the best ways to identify personal goals of care. @NHDD @LoriFeldstein @M_HamzaHabibMD For free tools & resources:

Today is #NHDD! We know #ACP can be tough! The subject matter is difficult, it's hard to figure out where to begin & the factors to be considered can be overwhelming. #GOCCNJ's 'Let's Talk' can simplify the process & ease you into taking the 1st step.

Today is #NHDD! Now is the time to discuss/decide/document your wishes for future medical care. Unsure of how to start the conversation w/your doctor, nurse, or physician assistant? Use #GOCCNJ's 4Step iCare Plan to help you get started. @NHDD Visit

4/16 is #NHDD. Think about & communicate your future health care wishes. Complete an #AD & appoint a health care proxy to ensure your preferences are honored. @RWJBarnabas @RutgersCancer #GOCCNJ Resources

Don't miss @NJAAWs Annual Conference “Dare to Envision” on 5/17. #GOCCNJ's @LoriFeldstein & @TorrieKFields, MPH, will be sharing the progress GOCCNJ has made in community-based palliative care. For more info: To register:

Check out #GOCCNJ's @LoriFeldstein presentation on "NJ Pioneers Innovative Strategy to Expand Access to Community-Based Palliative Care" at the upcoming #InnovAGINGNJ 2024 summit! The event will take place virtually on 3/22, 9:30-11:30AM. Register today: