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Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED): A Natural Option
September 13, 2024
12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
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Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed
Dr. Bob Uslander from Empowered Endings in San Diego will join Compassion & Choices for an enlightening presentation on Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED), a compassionate and dignified option for end-of-life care that is often misunderstood and underutilized. In this session, Dr. Uslander will dispel common misconceptions held by both healthcare providers and the general public, address the challenges associated with VSED, and share best practices for supporting patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals involved in this process. Additionally, Dr. Uslander will share real-life stories of patients and families who have chosen this path, providing a deeper understanding of their experiences and the profound impact of VSED.
Volunteer: Yonkers Riverfest
September 14, 2024
12:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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Yonkers Riverfest, 1 Larkin Plz, Yonkers, NY 10701
Colorado End-of-Life Options Act Improvements
September 17, 2024
10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed
Learn more about S.68, the bill to improve the Colorado End-of-Life Options Act that will become law on August 7. These improvements make it easier for eligible patients to access medical aid in dying without losing protections for vulnerable populations. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to understand the improvements to the law and how to access it.
Illinois Planning for Action: HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day webinar
September 18, 2024
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
CT
Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed
Join Compassion & Choices Action Network, Uniting Pride of Champaign County, and Greater Community AIDS Project of East Central Illinois for the next Illinois Planning for Action webinar, an engaging discussion to lift up the intertwined histories of the end-of-life options movement and care advocacy by and for HIV+ people.
New York Volunteer Strategy Forum Series
September 18, 2024
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed
National Summer Arts & Culture Series: Finale
September 20, 2024
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Online
This webinar will be a conversation with Compassion & Choices Chief Engagement Officer, Brandi Alexander and Suzanna Tiapula, who leads our engagement with Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities.
Train the Advocate 104: Advance Care Planning
September 25, 2024
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed
93% of adults feel it is important to have an advance directive, however, only 37% of adults have completed one and only 12% have shared it with their doctor. In this training, you will learn evidenced-based impacts of advance care planning and the importance of documenting your wishes, having conversations with your loved ones, and your healthcare provider. You will also be provided with resources and information to help you feel empowered to chart your end of life for an experience that matches your values, priorities, and beliefs.
Solving the Mysteries of Palliative Care With Our Healthcare Experts
September 26, 2024
12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
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Online
Join Compassion & Choices President and CEO Kim Callinan, National Director of Clinical Engagement & Education Jessica Empeño and National Medical Director Dr. Susan Wilhoit for a conversation focusing on an in-depth exploration of palliative care as a holistic approach to treating serious illnesses.
Volunteer: Atlantic Antic
September 29, 2024
12:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Atlantic Antic, 494 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Medical Aid-in-Dying Legislative Roundup and Session Highlights
October 3, 2024
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Online
Join us for a post-legislative session update and roundup on our critical work to improve and expand end-of-life options moderated by Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Mickey MacIntyre and joined by the following key members of the Advocacy & Outreach staff, Elizabeth Armijo, National Director of Legislative Advocacy, Donna Smith, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory & State Director, Melissa Stacy, Northeast Regional Advocacy Director and Angela Schultz, States Advocacy Director. We look forward to sharing our progress and our wins.
