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The Right Words Matter

Jun 17, 2020

Anna Gosline shares her experience in an op-ed: We are being told to do a lot of things these days: Wash your hands. Don't touch your face. Wear a mask outside. Stock the house with two weeks of food. Dust off your will. And make sure to complete your advance directive and talk to the people who matter in your life about your wishes for end-of-life care.

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May 2020 Newsletter

May 29, 2020

In this issue:

  • Virtual Coalition Summit set for June 22
  • Coalition Names Stephanie Chan as Associate Director
  • Making Connections During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Electronic MOLST Web Completion Portal Project - almost ready for prime time!
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April 2020 Newsletter

Apr 10, 2020

In this issue:

  • COVID-19 Update
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March 2020 Newsletter

Apr 07, 2020

In This Issue:

  • COVID-19 Communication Resources
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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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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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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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