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Healthy New Jersey 2020 is the state’s health improvement plan for the decade. It is modeled after the federal Healthy People 2020 initiative and is the result of a multiyear process that reflects input from a diverse group of individuals and organizations.
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Palliative and End of Life Care
Planning for end-of-life care is important for ensuring that your medical preferences are properly carried out by your health care provider.
These resources are designed to make end-of-life decisions clear so that loved ones and medical professionals know what steps should be taken on your behalf.
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- Conversations of a Lifetime
- Your Life; Your Wishes
- NJ Goals of Care POLST Video Series
- End of Life Care in NJ Hospitals: A Blueprint for Action
- End of Life Planning: The Difficult Conversation Most New Jerseyans Never Have
- Christie Administration Recognizes Health Care Decisions Day
- NJ Hospice and Palliative Care Association
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