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After a Decade of Advocacy, Medical Aid in Dying Is On the Precipice of Becoming Law in New York

December 17, 2025 No Comments

Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today, that she intends to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A.136/S.138) – subject to chapter amendments – next month, will make New York the…

Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying vs. U.S. Medical Aid-in-Dying Laws

November 14, 2025 No Comments

Medical aid-in-dying laws in the U.S. and Canada’s national medical assistance in dying framework both offer end-of-life options, but they operate under distinct legal and healthcare structures with different eligibility…

Your Friendly Neighborhood Notary

November 4, 2025 No Comments

By Steph Routh When I became a notary public a few years ago, I didn’t appreciate at the time what a meaningful journey I was embarking on. I just thought…

Advocate spotlight: Annie Gurnett Bander

October 27, 2025 No Comments

Annie spent her career as a scientist in infectious diseases, someone who devoted her life to helping others live longer, healthier lives. She and her husband Jon embraced every adventure…

Compassion & Choices advocates gather in Albany to urge Governor Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act

October 22, 2025 No Comments

The halls of the New York State Capitol echoed with song, hope, and urgency on Wednesday, October 8, as more than fifty supporters gathered in The Governor’s Reception Room, colloquially…

Feature presentation at the Indian American Impact Summit

How to talk about end of life: lessons from the Indian American Impact Summit

October 9, 2025 No Comments

At the 2025 Indian American Impact Summit, Jaspreet Chowdhary, Senior Legislative Counsel at Compassion & Choices joined a panel exploring cross-generational leadership, caregiving, and how South Asians are showing up…

The fight to secure access to medical aid-in-dying continues

September 23, 2025 No Comments

Judy Govatos has lived with cancer for over a decade. Now, at 81, she recently learned her lymphoma has returned for the third time. “I don’t want to die fearfully,”…

The Death Literacy Project Supports Death Literacy Workshop Facilitation Across the U.S.

August 11, 2025 No Comments

Compassion & Choices partners with The Contemplative Doula to offer resources to educators Contemplative Doula and Compassion & Choices are thrilled to announce the full launch of The Death Literacy…

How Compassion & Choices Stood By Me During the Fight for My Husband’s Wishes

June 23, 2025 No Comments

Ana Romero turned to Compassion & Choices when her authority as her husband’s healthcare decision-maker was challenged in court. By Ana Romero Fernando and I were newly married and focused…

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