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Knowledge
We use innovative research methods to: elevate the voices of communities, patients, and caregivers, especially people living with serious illness...
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Impact
To expand our reach and increase our impact, we create open spaces for people to come together, make connections...
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News & Updates
Massachusetts gets 4.5 out of 5 stars!
Massachusetts gets 4.5 out of 5 stars!
December 19, 2024
There are at least 13 million adults and approximately 700,000 children living with a serious illness in the United States. While significant progress has been made to advance palliative care access and delivery, there are still many parts of the U.S. where such holistic care is not well-integrated or supported—resulting in unnecessary suffering, avoidable expenses, overwhelmed caregivers, and clinician burnout
Wrapping up our pilot year
Wrapping up our pilot year
December 19, 2024
After ten beautiful meetings of our Massachusetts Patient and Community Review Board our pilot year has come to an end. Designed to provide a thoughtful space for patients and community members to share their insights and experiences with healthcare researchers and program developers, our Board members really shined. They shared from both their personal and professional experiences interacting with the health care system.