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Despite Veto, Medical Aid-In-Dying Advocates to Renew Fight in 2025

lukej September 20, 2024 No Comments

Gov. Carney Let Down Terminally Ill Advocates Who May Not Survive Until Next Session Despite a deeply disappointing veto Friday by outgoing Delaware governor, John Carney, of a bill to allow terminally…

A Pesar del Veto, Defensores de Ayuda Médica para Morir Reanudarán Su Defensa en el 2025

lukej September 20, 2024 No Comments

Afirman que el Gobernador Carney Defraudó a los Defensores con Enfermedades Terminales Que Quizá No Sobrevivan Para la Próxima Sesión Legislativa A pesar de un veto profundamente decepcionante hecho el…

Juez Federal Dictamina que Mandato de Residencia en Ley de Ayuda Médica para Morir es Constitucional

lukej September 18, 2024 No Comments

Fallo no Intimida a Paciente Demandante de Delaware y Médicos Demandantes de Nueva Jersey, Consideran Apelación Un juez federal dictaminó el miércoles que el mandato de residencia en la ley…

How We’re Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

lukej September 13, 2024 No Comments

Hispanic Heritage Month, spanning September 15 to October 15, celebrates the rich history, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. Compassion & Choices is excited…

Updated Introduction to Medical Aid in Dying State Packets

lukej August 7, 2024 No Comments

Our Introduction to Medical Aid in Dying state packets help explain the medical aid in dying process in jurisdictions where it is authorized*. Compassion & Choices updated the packets to…

Don José Alejandro Lemuz resting on a pillow

More Terminally Ill California Hispanics Used Medical Aid in Dying Law in 2023

lukej July 31, 2024 No Comments

More terminally ill Hispanics in California bridged health equity gaps by accessing the End of Life Option Act, a hike that nearly doubled the use of medical aid in dying…

Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer Receives Award for Nearly 30 Years of End-of-Life Care Achievements

lukej July 10, 2024 No Comments

Compassion & Choices Wednesday presented retiring U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) with an award for his “exceptional and vital contributions to the end-of-life care movement” during his nearly 30 years…

Advocates Decry Legislature’s Failure – for the 10th Year in a Row – to Pass New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act

lukej June 7, 2024 No Comments

Campaign to Pass Medical Aid in Dying in 2025 Begins Today Corinne Carey, Compassion & Choices’ senior campaign director for New York/New Jersey, joined advocates at the State Capitol today…

Colorado Governor Signs Law Making Access to Medical Aid in Dying More Equitable for Terminally Ill Adults

lukej June 6, 2024 No Comments

Compassion & Choices, alongside advocates and clinicians, praised Colorado Governor Jared Polis for signing legislation (SB24-068) Wednesday to significantly improve access to medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients. …

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