Virginia

Maureen Ruddy and Donna Prosser

lukej July 16, 2024 No Comments

Compassion & Choices (C&C) joined Donna and Maureen in June of 2024 to talk about what they learned from John’s end-of-life journey and from their careers as healthcare professionals. Compassion…

Michelle Wickum

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Michelle shared her story in May of 2024. After my father’s suicide, I knew that even if I couldn’t emotionally understand what had happened, I needed to get my head…

Virginia Bill Summary

Katie Wingo March 11, 2024 No Comments

Virginia Bill Summary SB 280 and HB 858 SB 280HB 858The Legislation Allows: a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live, the option…

Virginia Bill History

Katie Wingo March 11, 2024 No Comments

Virginia Bill History 2025On January 9, 2024, Del. Patrick Hope filed HB858, and on January 10, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi filed SB280, mirror bills that, if passed, would authorize medical aid…

lukej February 27, 2024 No Comments

For 1st Time, VA Senate Approves Medical Aid-in-Dying Bill

lukej February 19, 2024 No Comments

House Health and Human Service Committee Also Reports Bill A terminally ill woman who wants the option of medical aid in dying thanked the full Virginia Senate and House Health…

For 1st Time, VA Medical Aid-in-Dying Bill Advances in Senate Health Committee

lukej January 25, 2024 No Comments

A terminally ill woman who wants the option of medical aid in dying and a woman whose dad died with needless suffering without this gentle dying option thanked the Virginia…

Lillie Tyson Head

lukej August 9, 2023 No Comments

Lillie Tyson Head has dedicated her life to education and advocating for equity in public health. She was a health and physical education teacher in the Waterbury, Connecticut, public school…

Barbara Green

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Barbara (1944–2024) shared her story with Compassion & Choices in October of 2022. On September 25, 2024, Barbara took her aid-in-dying medication in Washington, D.C., and died peacefully with her…

State: Virginia