“If not now, then when? If not us, then who?” - Atty. Michael Curry offering reflections on @MaSeriousCare mission and vision to increase communication, collaboration, and connection with systems, community, patients, and clinicians. #MCSIC2022Summit

Inspiring to hear Manali Patel MD of Stanford Medicine & VA Palo Alto HCS and Gerardo Villicana of Pacific Cancer Care in the #MCSIC2022Summit panel on Community Health Worker Models. They shared some of their research and patient care efforts that went into creating a sustainable program.

How do we bring in community and connection to #seriousillness care? Why is it important to elevate the voices of patients, families, caregivers, and community members? Join Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care’s free and virtual #MCSIC2022Summit on Thurs, 11/3, 1-3:30pm ET: tinyurl.com/mcsic2022summit

Reminder: See our division’s own Carine Davila, MD MPH who will be moderating a panel on bringing community voices into research. Today at 1:00pm EST! #MCSIC2022Summit tinyurl.com/mcsic2022summit

A shout-out to the team staffing the Coalition who brought you today’s successful #MCSIC2022Summit led by Anna Gosline and Stephanie Chan: Zamawa Arenas of Flowetik, Carine Davila, MD MPH of MGH Palliative Care & Geriatric Medicine, Jane Kavanagh, Diane Araya, @Zutopia_ and Yemi Hailemariam!

Thank you to Bekka Lee of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health & Harvard Catalyst, Albert W. Pless Jr. of Town of Andover, MA, and Carolina Trujillo of Citizens Inn for joining on the panel today moderated by Carine Davila, MD MPH of MGH Palliative Care & Geriatric Medicine to discuss community voices in research at our #MCSIC2022Summit !

'My brain is full, my heart is happy. Thank you to everyone who attended our #MCSIC2022Summit !' That was beautifully said by our Executive Director Anna Gosline Can't wait to gather with you in person in 2023...plans are underway!

Live at the #MCSIC2022Summit , Carolina Trujillo of Citizens Inn discusses the importance of having an equity lens and using it for all research engagements!

Albert W. Pless Jr. of Town of Andover, MA speaks about the importance of reaching researchers and influencing the work at the early stages, live at the #MCSIC2022Summit !

That's a wrap! Our #MCSIC2022Summit is over, but you can watch all the recordings on our website:
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Thank you to everyone who attended - it's so special to work in partnership with all of you. ❤️

The #MCSIC2022Summit was extremely well done! Thank you to Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care for putting on this event. Huge round of applause to the entire team, including our very own Carine Davila, MD MPH!

Such an honor to moderate this panel, hear amazing perspectives, and discuss the groundbreaking work of the Community Coalition for Equity in Research - Bekka Lee, Carolina Trujillo, Albert Pless, Atty. Michael Curry, and Karen Emmons - at #MCSIC2022Summit #HealthEquity MGH Equity and Community Health

Great to hear Stephanie Chan of Blue Cross MA discuss all the collaborative partnerships, research and initiatives from Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care over the last year. #MCSIC2022Summit

“Patients often feel intimated by the presence of a doctor. However, helping them understand their care and being more present can make a huge difference.” -- Gerardo Villicana of Pacific Cancer Care #MCSIC2022Summit

News on Healthcare Agent work from our #MCSIC2022Summit : In response to our findings about the number of people without healthcare agents, we designed a program matching patients without someone to name as an agent with volunteers – updates coming soon!
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Thank you Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care for another great Summit filled with dynamic panelists and powerful discussions. Looking forward to more great work! #MCSIC2022Summit

“Conversations are so important, and you need to have them whenever you’re making a treatment decision in your life.” Manali Patel MD of Stanford Medicine and VA Palo Alto HCS #MCSIC2022Summit

“You want patients to become their own advocate in their conversations with clinicians, and we’re working to push this forward.” Manali Patel MD of Stanford Medicine and VA Palo Alto HCS #MCSIC2022Summit

“From the patient’s point of view, we need to think about what skills we need to embed for them to be activated in health care as it relates to serious illness.” Manali Patel MD of Stanford Medicine and VA Palo Alto HCS #MCSIC2022Summit

Our work, including the #MCSIC2022Summit , would not be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors! A huge thank you to Blue Cross MA Mass General Brigham Beth Israel Lahey Health Baystate Health Point32Health Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Hebrew SeniorLife Cape Cod Healthcare Cambia Health Fdn The John A. Hartford Foundation!