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CE/CME FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Build confidence.
Lead conversations that matter.
NEW Advance Care Planning (ACP) Certificate Program — an on-demand, virtual, continuing education program designed to strengthen your skills in one of the most meaningful parts of care: helping patients and loved ones make informed decisions about what matters most.
Visit the GOCCNJ Learning Center for detailed CE/CME information.
Legacy of Care Tribute
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Legacy of Care Tribute on May 1, 2025, a powerful evening honoring the visionaries, champions, and leaders who are transforming the future of care for people with serious illness.
But our work is just beginning. Find out how you can help and view photos of this night to remember.
NEW: Palliative Care Provider Directory
Learn about palliative care and find a local provider in New Jersey.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: RESEARCH UPDATE
Policy Research Practicum
Understanding Awareness and Perceptions of Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Patients and Caregivers in New Jersey
Research Report
Palliative Care in NJ: Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Access
Research Summary & Recommendations
Palliative Care in NJ: Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Access
QUICK LINKS
Let's Talk: Discuss, Decide, Document
Advance care planning guides available in multiple languages.
4Step iCare Plan
Our 4Step iCare Plan is a simple, 4-step approach that helps patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate through challenging medical decisions.
NJ POLST
A POLST form will inform healthcare providers about the types of medical treatment a patient would like to receive. The form is available in multiple languages.
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As an agent of change. Join the Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey to help improve care for patients with serious illness. As a supporter of our efforts. We depend on the generosity of our individual and corporate donors to provide research, advocacy, education & tools, resources, and information to patients & families.
Hospital stays are often important turning points in a person’s health, yet goals of care conversations don’t always happen early enough for patients to fully share what matters most to them. A recent Medscape article highlights why these discussions should begin sooner, well before a crisis, so that care aligns with each patient’s goals and values. GOCCNJ’s Advance Care Planning Certificate Program () helps clinicians build the skills and confidence to start these conversations in a compassionate, patient-centered way. Early, thoughtful communication can make all the difference for patients and their families. Read more: https://medscape.com/viewarticle/… ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is #GivingTuesday2025! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving and #GOCCNJ is proud to be part of this important effort.Your support helps us improve the quality of care for people living with serious illness in #NJ. Through research, education, and advocacy, GOCCNJ ensures that patients, families, caregivers, health professionals, and policymakers have the information, training, and tools they need to promote high-quality, person-centered care including advance care planning, palliative care, and end-of-life services. Our work is made possible through the generosity of donors. Every gift matters—big or small. To donate, please visit: or click the “Donate” button below. Thank you for including #GOCCNJ in your Giving Tuesday contributions! #goalsofcare #palliativecare #seriousillness #advancecareplanning ... See MoreSee Less
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The Advance Care Planning Certificate Program is helping transform how healthcare professionals talk with patients and families about serious illness and future medical care. Lori Feldstein, #GOCCNJ’s CEO & Executive Director, shares what this program means for patients, caregivers, and providers in New Jersey and across the country. GOCCNJ is proud to support this important step toward more compassionate and informed care conversations. Learn more at and read the full story here: https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/…Compassion & Choices #AdvanceCarePlanning #palliativecare #seriousillness #ProfessionalDevelopment ... See MoreSee Less
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GOCCNJ is grateful for the caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals who support people living with serious illness. This Thanksgiving, consider taking a moment to have “the talk” with loved ones about their goals and wishes for future medical care. These conversations may be difficult but having them now helps ensure your loved ones' wishes are honored when it matters most. If you need support in having these conversations, visit our website for free resources: https://goalsofcare.org/patients-family-caregivers… ... See MoreSee Less
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