Compassion & Choices Action Network California

SB 380 is widely supported by Californians and policymakers. Thank you @SenSusanEggman @JimWoodAD2 @SenateHertzberg @SenJohnLaird @Scott_Wiener @AsmAguiarCurry @RobBonta @AsmJimCooper @AsmFrazier @AsmGarcia @AsmLuzRivas @AsmAutumnBurke @AsmCarrillo @AsmMarkStone @asmstevebennett

Protect terminally ill patients! A proposed DEA rule would ban providers from prescribing meds via telehealth if they haven’t conducted an in-person exam. Submit a comment by 3/31 to request an exemption for terminal and seriously ill patients. candc.link/dearule

So many wonderful things ahead, @MWiafe1. Don't fear the future and enjoy the journey! :)

Fay Hoh Yin was diagnosed with incurable T-cell lymphoma in 2014 & sadly passed in 2020. She believed terminally ill patients should have control of their care when the pain becomes unbearable, & advocated to give others the choices that she did not have. bit.ly/3PQyrab

@latimes @samtrad526 Beautiful story. Thank you @latimes! If anyone needs support accessing the law or has any questions about the End of Life Option Act, go to compassionandchoices.org

Facing breast cancer that spread to her bones, Gabriella Walsh decided to pursue California’s End of Life Option Act. The decision gave her profound peace. “My life, my body, my death,” she said. “It’s just my time.” Read more about her journey: latimes.com/california/sto…

Join us on July 20th at 12:15 pm to learn more about our work and how to get involved. RSVP here: join.compassionandchoices.org/a/california-v…

@UnivHealthSA Good news that the grandmother's shooter is out? Doubt anyone cares.

We are pleased to share some good news related to last month’s tragic shooting in Uvalde: The 66-year-old woman has been discharged, and the 10-year-old girl has been upgraded to good condition.

OPINIÓN: Dolores Huerta sigue su lucha en favor de las opciones de cuidados de fin de vida , leer mas: latimes.com/espanol/opinio…

Early bird registration ends today!! Don't miss the chance to save $100 on the Coalition’s 2022 Annual Summit. Our in-person conference offers you the chance to mingle live with your colleagues and friends, and enjoy an exhilarating conference line-up. bit.ly/35LOtQk

What They're Watching: @samtrad526 of @CompAndChoices spoke about end-of-life care and what's being done to improve the care patients receive. #California #healthcare #careresults bit.ly/3HzW7L9

“Teaching kindness is as important as teaching medicine” @BettyFerrellPhD, keynote speaker at day 1 of @cityofhope symposium on #endoflifecare #palliativecare

Advanced care planning can disrupt the “medical conveyor belt” and ensure health care is aligned with the patient’s values and priorities - @Michael_Hochman MD @cityofhope #endoflifecare #advancedcareplanning

@itsnursepenny We agree! @nurse_penny/video/7036168812332371247?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id7037573355445028357" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tiktok.com/@nurse_penny/v…

Join @KimCallinan, C&C board member Dr. Chandana Banerjee, volunteer & advocate Dan Diaz, @NMRepArmstrong and moderator, @RobertRaben as they discuss how passing a new law in NM and improving the law in CA will help us build access across the country. candc.link/3phzsMu

Please contribute to our #GivingTuesday campaign! We’re almost to our goal of raising $85,000, which A generous donor is matching. Help us fight for a future of options. join.compassionandchoices.org/a/giving-tuesd…

A great article about protecting the free speech rights of death doulas. Read it here: compassionandchoices.org/news/federal-b…

We ❤ Hospice! November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. We are grateful to hospice and palliative care workers across the globe. Please join us in celebrating these important healthcare workers.

Compassion & Choices is proud to sponsor this year's Beautiful Dying Virtual Expo. Join us on November 12th, 2021 to feel empowered, find support, and answers to your questions about end-of-life options. Register for the event here: bit.ly/3EuK5RO

Compassion & Choices is proud to sponsor and participate in the upcoming End of Life Symposium. Organized by the cancer center @cityofhope, this event will shed light on end-of-life care for patients. Register for the event here: bityl.co/9IQ1

Brittany Maynard accessed medical aid in dying nearly 7 years ago to the day and sparked an international conversation about the importance of end-of-life options.