Compassion & Choices News, October 2020

Nov 20, 2020

Newsletter October 2020

Note From the CEO

Striving for end-of-life autonomy, even in uncertain times Read More

Top News

Compassion & Choices Wins Award for Video of Filmmaker Barbara Hammer

Renowned journalist Katie Couric presents the award and commends bringing medical aid in dying “out of the shadows." Read More

Supporter Spotlight: Michael Hebb

The Death Over Dinner founder launches End of Life Collective, an online platform created by RoundGlass to help address “how poorly we die in America.” Read More

Making Meaningful Inroads in Healthcare and Communities

Even from a distance, Compassion & Choices’ medical and public outreach efforts keep moving the movement forward. Read More

Black Legacy Planning With Compassion & Choices

We continue developing new ways to reach people with our tools and resources using a multifaceted approach. Read More

Three New Members Join Compassion & Choices’ Board of Directors

Each brings tremendous experience and unique perspective to this distinguished post. Read More

Growth of Religiously Based Healthcare Institutions: Why It Matters and Our Path Forward

The rapid growth of religiously affiliated healthcare systems is putting our individual rights in jeopardy — read the first of our two-part series. Read More

In the Media

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette ran a letter to the editor from Compassion & Choices’ Brian Monteiro calling for end-of-life options in Massachusetts.
The Independent published an article about late supporter Fay Hoh Yin and her advocacy with Compassion & Choices to pass New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act.
A new medical records examination by Johns Hopkins that indicates racial disparities in end-of-life care was discussed in Medical Xpress.

Save the Date for Compassion & Choices' virtual signature event December 8!

Upcoming Events

23 Years of Death with Dignity in Oregon: Sharing Stories of Grief and Gratitude

11/1

Online

City of Hope's End of Life Symposium - Patient Perspectives on Medical Aid in Dying

11/5

Online

Massachusetts Virtual Rally in Support of the End of Life Options Act

11/9

Online

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Compassion & Choices Media Contacts

Sean Crowley
Media Relations Director
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Patricia A. González-Portillo
National Latino Media Director
[email protected] (323) 819 0310

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