Illinois – Page 5 – Compassion & Choices

Dianne Clemens

Katie Wingo January 24, 2023 No Comments

The following excerpt is from the op-ed, “Death and the power of options,” by Dianne Clemens that first appeared in the Pantagraph on January 20, 2023. As a nurse, I…

Survey of Illinois Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Medical Aid in Dying as an End-of-Life Option

lukej January 10, 2023 No Comments

Background In order to determine Illinois physicians’ attitudes toward the practice of medical aid in dying (also known as physician-assisted dying), WebMD was engaged to conduct a survey using its…

Renée Dushman

Katie Wingo December 19, 2022 No Comments

Renée shared her story in March of 2020. My husband, Stanley Dushman, died in November of 2009 at the age of 79 from pancreatic cancer. The last months of his…

Illinois Compassionate Quarterly Newsletter – Fall/Winter 2022

lukej November 21, 2022 No Comments

In the a blink of an eye, it is the start of the holiday season. Below are highlights of our recent activities and an interesting spotlight on our volunteer Susie…

Deb Robertson

Katie Wingo September 22, 2022 No Comments

Deb Robertson shared her story in September of 2022.   Everyone wants to leave a legacy. I was lucky enough to work with and advocate for homeless youth over the…

Illinois Compassionate Quarterly – Summer 2022

lukej June 29, 2022 No Comments

Let’s face it, the news has been distressing lately. Our work to recognize autonomy and expand options at the end of life has never been more important. Below are highlights…

Verna O’Brien

lukej April 20, 2022 No Comments

Verna shared her story in February 2022. On an early summer morning in 2018, my partner Jack Russe fell out of bed and couldn’t get up. I attempted to…

Illinois Compassionate Quarterly – Fall 2021

lukej April 10, 2022 No Comments

As we close out 2021, we’re celebrating our first year of publishing this newsletter, bringing you up-to-date news on the growth of the movement to expand and protect end-of-life care…

Illinois Compassionate Quarterly – Spring 2022

lukej March 21, 2022 No Comments

As we spring forward to expand our daylight hours, we are doing the same with our movement here in Illinois — educating and advocating to expand end-of-life options, including medical aid in…

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