Good Shepherd Community Care

05/27/2026

Just a few of our favorite moments from an unforgettable evening celebrating compassion, connection, and the power of caring for our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 15th Annual Institute Dinner and helped make the night so meaningful. ✨

05/05/2026

Last night, we had the privilege of joining Dr. Jessica Zitter for the Boston screening of The Chaplain & The Doctor.

Directed by palliative care physician and filmmaker Dr. Zitter (Extremis, Netflix), the film captures a 15-year relationship between a doctor and a hospital chaplain. What unfolds is a powerful reflection on presence, deep listening, and care that extends beyond the clinical into the emotional and spiritual lives of patients and families.

At its core, the film shines a light on the often unseen work of chaplains—those who walk alongside individuals in moments of uncertainty, hold space in suffering, and help bring meaning, dignity, and connection to life’s most vulnerable times.

This screening is part of a broader effort by Reel Medicine Media to create space for healthcare and spiritual care communities to come together and reflect on what it truly means to care for the whole person.

If this resonates, we warmly encourage you to attend a future screening and share with colleagues, chaplains, and communities who may find meaning in this experience.

https://events.humanitix.com/somerville?c=social

04/30/2026

Two weeks to go! Join us for an inspiring evening at the Good Shepherd Annual Institute Dinner. Together, we’ll celebrate compassionate care, honor remarkable leaders, and raise vital support for patients and families in our community. This year featuring Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, family medicine physician and nationally recognized health equity leader.

Be part of a meaningful night filled with connection, storytelling, and purpose. Secure your seat today, we can’t wait to gather with you.

https://gscommunitycare.org/Cart-Institute-Dinner-Online

03/31/2026

You're Invited! Join Good Shepherd and Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, family medicine physician, nationally recognized health equity leader, and trusted voice on the future of American health care, for a powerful and reflective talk on what hospice teaches us about caring for one another when it matters most. Drawing on decades of leadership in whole-person care, equity, and health system reform, as well as her personal experience with Good Shepherd Community Care during her father, Commentator and former White House Communications Director, David Gergen's final year, Dr. Gergen Barnett will explore how compassion, trust, and community can transform the patient and family experience and guide us toward a more humane and just health care system.

Tickets $100, now available: https://gscommunitycare.org/Cart-Institute-Dinner-Online

03/19/2026

CAST YOUR VOTE! Our nurse, Heather Trombley, has been nominated to be recognized by the Boston Red Sox on May 13, 2026! ❤️ ⚾

They are now in the final stage of voting and have a chance to be recognized during the game for their commitment to the nursing profession. TEN nurses will be honored on the field during a special pregame ceremony! The nurse who receives the most votes will throw the ceremonial first pitch, and nine additional nurses will be recognized on the field alongside them. Plus, one nurse will sing the National Anthem! Each winner will also receive 2 game tickets, Clove shoes and a pair of Fabletics scrubs.

Vote Now: https://nurse.org/articles/red-sox-nurse-appreciation-night-event/

03/05/2026

🍕 Eat Pizza. Support Good Shepherd!

Join us on Tuesday, March 10th from 4–10 PM at American Flatbread Brighton for a delicious way to give back!

Order a pizza during this time, and a portion of your total purchase will be donated to Good Shepherd Community Care. Even better - all proceeds from the evening will benefit our B.A.A. Charity Team as they train and fundraise for the upcoming Boston Marathon®.

Bring your friends, your family, and help us turn pizza night into meaningful impact. Every pizza helps our runners get one step closer to the finish line! 🥇


https://brighton.americanflatbread.com/

02/12/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 Annual Institute Dinner: coming this Spring! Join Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, family medicine physician, nationally recognized health equity leader, and trusted voice on the future of American health care, for a powerful and reflective talk on what hospice teaches us about caring for one another when it matters most. Drawing on decades of leadership in whole-person care, equity, and health system reform, as well as her personal experience with Good Shepherd Community Care during her father, Commentator and former White House Communications Director, David Gergen's final year, Dr. Gergen Barnett will explore how compassion, trust, and community can transform the patient and family experience and guide us toward a more humane and just health care system.

Learn More: https://gscommunitycare.org/Cart-Institute-Dinner-Online

National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation

02/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Ukulele Kids Club Inc. for their incredibly generous donation of ukuleles to our Pediatric Palliative Care program 💛 These instruments will bring moments of music, comfort, and joy to children and families when it’s needed most.

02/04/2026

We are deeply grateful to The Parmenter Foundation for selecting us as a 2026 grant recipient. This generous support strengthens our ability to provide compassionate care to individuals and families navigating end-of-life, loss, and grief. We are truly honored to be among the organizations benefiting from this meaningful investment.

https://tm.einnews.com/pr_news/888693986/the-parmenter-foundation-expands-compassionate-care-bereavement-community-with-2026-grants

More than $400K in grants to support 23 programs impacting end-of-life care, loss, and grief

01/29/2026

Winter vibes, warm smiles, and the best company! ❄️✨ So grateful for this incredible team and a night spent celebrating all that we do together.

01/22/2026

We are so grateful to our neighbor and community partner, Bright Horizons for spending the week truly 💛 This special initiative invites their staff to take time each day to give back to local nonprofits through thoughtful, creative projects.

We were honored to be this year’s recipient and will be sharing these care packages with the children and families of our HEARTplay program. It’s these small, heartfelt gestures that bring comfort, joy, and smiles to families who need it most. Thank you so much for your generosity and partnership!