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February 2020 Newsletter

Feb 28, 2020

In this issue:

  • Get Ready for National Healthcare Decisions Day in April with Good Talk Tools
  • Widening the path for training nurses in hospice and palliative care
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January 2020 Newsletter

Jan 31, 2020

In this issue:

  • A push to improve care for patients who need guardians
  • National Healthcare Decisions Day
  • Find us on LindedIn
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November 2019 Newsletter

Nov 30, 2019

In this issue:

  • Good Talk Toolkit Unveiled at Coalition Meeting
  • Hitting the road to promote better communication about what matters most
  • Focus Groups Give the Coalition Insight into Advance Care Planning Challenges for Community Health Organizations
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Serious illness care coalition names new executive director

Nov 26, 2019

A group of healthcare organizations, professional associations, and nonprofits interested in improving treatment for patients facing serious illnesses has a new executive director. Anna Gosline will take over the role at the Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care from Richard Averbuch, who has retired.

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Anna Gosline featured in BBJ 40 Under 40

Nov 26, 2019

Gosline is listed among The Boston Business Journal's 2019 40 Under 40 honorees — an impressive group of burgeoning leaders making an impact on Massachusetts’ industries. They are doctors, young executives, law firm partners, entrepreneurs and innovative nonprofit and civic leaders who still find time to give back and volunteer in their communities.

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Anna Gosline New ED of Mass. Coalition for Serious Illness Care

Nov 26, 2019

The Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care, a Boston-based coalition of more than 100 Bay State nonprofits that is seeking systemic change aimed at ensuring delivery of health care appropriate to all state residents, today announced that Anna Gosline has been named as its new executive director.

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Getting Their Internal House in Order: A Day of Conversation Prepares Clergy to Help Congregants Face End of Life Issues

Nov 26, 2019

Since many people turn to clergy during times of serious illness, clergy must have the training and insight to be able to both encourage congregants to have these conversations with loved ones and support them when they do.

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October 2019 Newsletter

Oct 31, 2019

In this issue:

  • MOLST takes a big step forward
  • Reaching a new audience at C-TAC
  • Quality of Life Summit draws medical professionals, community together for advance care planning
  • Messaging toolkit to be unveiled at Coalition annual meeting November 18
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September 2019 Newsletter

Sep 30, 2019

In this issue:

  • Coalition Annual Member Meeting to be held November 18
  • Finding their voice: The Boston Archdiocese Initiative for Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning
  • Anna Gosline Named Executive Director of the Coalition
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Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care Announces Anna Gosline as New Executive Director

Sep 09, 2019

 

(Boston) – Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care (The Coalition) is pleased to appoint Anna Gosline as its new executive director. The mission of the Boston based nonprofit is to ensure that everyone in Massachusetts receives health care that honors their goals, values and preferences at all times in life, but especially in the face of serious illness. Gosline succeeds Richard Averbuch, who retired.

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