Compassion & Choices News, February 2021

Mar 4, 2021

Note From our President and CEO

We celebrate the history of Black Americans and highlight Black Americans who are making history today in the end-of-life care movement. Read More.

Black History Month Webinar Educates Through Shared Experience

Compassion & Choices hosted a panel of influential faith leaders for a highly informative and moving discussion on end-of-life planning and care in the Black community. Read More.

Supporter Spotlights: Rena Moran, Harold Bailey, Paul Smith and Carolyn Gilmore

The contributions to further the movement from Minnesota State Representative Rena Moran, Albuquerque NAACP President Dr. Harold Bailey, civil rights pioneer Reverend Dr. Paul Smith and D.C. pastor Reverend Dr. Carolyn Gilmore are highlighted in a series of inspiring stories and videos.

Compassion & Choices Revisits Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Values

Last month, our board of directors approved an updated values statement to help strengthen our focus on creating a more equitable organization internally and in the work we do nationwide. Read more.

New Mexico House of Representatives Passes End-of-Life Options Act

The bill, approved by a vote of 39-27, now moves to the Senate where, if it passes, will become law. Read more.

In the Media

A Valentine’s Day Song for End-of-Life Care, which discussed Compassion & Choices’ signature song, This Is Your Show, ran in several national news outlets.
Compassion & Choices State Director Sam Trad was quoted in a U.S. News & World Report story about improving access to Hawaii’s aid-in-dying law: “It’s not just for privileged people in Honolulu. It’s for every dying resident of Hawaii who wants this compassionate end-of-life option."
Scientific American points out racial inequities in realizing the benefits of advance care planning in the article Society's End-of-Life Problem.

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