GOCCNJ coalition member events
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Background and Purpose
Across 19 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, hundreds of “compassionate communities” have flourished, forging connections between lay community members and professional healthcare networks. This movement has even led to the designation of some cities as “compassionate cities”. These communities center around collective compassion as a social model of care, akin to a form of social capital. Originally rooted in a health promotion approach to palliative care, they aimed to foster solidarity among community members around end-of-life care. This upcoming one-day symposium expands the vision of compassionate communities to a broader public health realm, exploring their potential and challenges in promoting well-being across the lifespan.
While the approach has been embraced by many, further evidence and research are needed. For instance, merging formal and informal care networks can be complex, and the practice of compassion may seem challenging in today’s world. This symposium will delve into these issues and others and look through an interdisciplinary lens. We welcome diverse perspectives, including those from the ethics, religion, humanities and the arts.
For more information:
Spring Symposium 2024 - Drew University
To register click on the the link: 2024 Medical & Health Humanities Spring Symposium Registration
Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey (GOCCNJ)
The next Coalition Member meeting is scheduled for March 13th @ 2 pm. Please check your email for the "GOCCNJ Member Meeting" calendar invite.
2024 Membership Invoices were sent at the beginning of February. If you haven't received your invoice, please let me know.
If you have upcoming programs that you'd like to share, please feel free to share the details and I'm happy to circulate to our members.
Have a great weekend!
Beth