Patients

The Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (GHPCO) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting hospice and palliative care clinicians, patients, and families across Georgia. Our mission is to enhance end-of-life care through education, advocacy, and resources. We offer training for healthcare professionals and guidance for families navigating care decisions. Committed to compassionate care, we strive to integrate expert medical support, pain management, and emotional and spiritual well-being for Georgians during end-of-life transitions. https://www.ghpco.org/palliative-care/

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality, equitable health care for people living with serious illness by providing health care professionals and organizations with the training, tools, and technical assistance necessary to effectively meet this need. https://www.capc.org/

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a leading cancer-fighting organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, striving to end cancer for everyone. https://www.cancer.org/

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. Operating across divisions, sections, programs, and offices at the state level, DPH collaborates with Georgia’s 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. Collectively “We Protect Lives.” https://dph.georgia.gov/about-dph