Watch this engaging and intimate examination of the challenges and opportunities facing end-of-life care in today’s society. Moderated by Dr. Sonja Richmond, internist and National Medical Director for Compassion & Choices, she is joined by our former Doctors For Dignity (D4D) interns Sydney Reed, Caylon Pettis and D’Monte Farley.
Recorded march 31, 2022
Join California storytellers to hear about their fight for equitable end-of-life care during the AIDS epidemic. We’ll remember and honor LGBTQ+ Californians who have used the law and honor those who have or will experience barriers to accessing the option.
Documentarians John Sharify and Joseph Huerta joined Compassion & Choices Midwest Advocacy Manager Amy Sherman for a Q&A about the documentary “Bob’s Choice: Why a Seattle Man Chose Death With Dignity.” The discussion explored how Washington’s medical aid-in-dying law helped Bob Fuller, a 75-year-old gay Seattle man with cancer, end his suffering and die in accordance with his values.
A recovering alcoholic, sober for 35 years, Bob Fuller sponsored more than 100 recovering alcoholics through Alcoholics Anonymous. He was instrumental in the LGBTQ community, running the voucher program with Peer Seattle, which offers support services. Music was also a big part of Fuller’s life. Fuller was one of the founding members of the Seattle Men’s Chorus, singing with the group from 1979 to 1984.
This event was co-sponsored by Howard Brown Health, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Prairie Pride Coalition, Uniting Pride of Champaign County, Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center – Carbondale and the Illinois Eagle.
This webinar focuses on end-of-life education and planning from a faith perspective with our panel of distinguished and influential leaders in the faith community. Their first-hand knowledge and experience working with individuals, families and the community on issues surrounding end-of-life planning and care, as well as the psychological impact of death and grief will guide the conversation.
Healthcare disparities among both the African American and Latino communities have long existed. Alarming data on the COVID-19 pandemic underscore these disturbing inequities. In addition to concerns of access to healthcare, how we communicate to and engage with different communities remains an ongoing challenge. Our panel will explore the complexities of healthcare disparities among African Americans and Latinos, share messaging best practices, and lead a discussion on engagement strategies.
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