Ben and Ayla’s grieving mothers are asking @governor.ny.gov to take action. She has the power to stop pain, so no other parent has to watch their child die with needless suffering. Read Kate and Amy's plea to have the Medical Aid in Dying Act signed into law: #MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeChoices

Healthcare proxy, agent, power of attorney — what's the difference? Learn more about these key terms and how you can choose a trusted representative to speak on your behalf: compassionandchoices.org/news/who-wil... #HealthcareProxy #AdvanceCarePlanning

Death doula Isabella Carr, M.Div., is filling a critical gap in end-of-life care: supporting people in bigger bodies. She recently shared wisdom and guidance on navigating life’s final chapter: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUaW... #EndOfLifeCare #WeightStigma #DeathDoula #EqualityAtEverySize

Congratulations to The Pitt for its Emmy wins! The show boldly tackles a range of end-of-life topics, reminding us that portraying accurate information on-screen can positively impact real lives. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur... #AdvanceDirectives #EndOfLifeDecisions #2025EmmyAwards

In our latest National Arts & Culture webinar, filmmaker Sandra Luckow discusses her new documentary "Vanishing: A Love Story," which explores award-winning novelist Cai Emmons' heartful journey toward death. Watch on-demand now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYWe... #EndOfLifeDecisions #PersonalAgency

Outside Oregon & Vermont, residency rules shut out non-residents from MAID. We’re fighting to change that. candc.org/article/the-medical-aid-in-dying-residency-requirement/ #MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeChoices #HealthJustice

C&C champion Roseana Spangler-Sims used CA's medical aid-in-dying law to end her suffering on August 31, 2025. In this People exclusive, her loved ones and care providers share their thoughts on the final hours they spent with Roseana. #MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeChoices

Dementia can make it harder — or even impossible — to express care wishes. That’s why it’s critical to plan ahead. Here’s how we’re equipping professionals to have these essential conversations: compassionandchoices.org/news/essenti... #DementiaCare #AdvanceCarePlanning

As #Hamilton turns 10, we reflect on the many lessons the show provides & hold one specifically very close to our heart: Legacy. Have you planned your legacy? Give your loved ones the gift of helping you finish your great symphony today. candc.link/3HNqpjC #EstatePlanning #MakeAWillMonth #Hamilten

Death doula Isabella Carr, M.Div., shares how weight stigma shows up in healthcare — and how people can take control of their end-of-life journey. 🎥 Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUaW... #HealthEquity #EqualityAtEverySize #FatLiberation #EndOfLifeOptions

Our next National Arts & Culture webinar will feature Fran Volkmann, author of Herself to the End. Register now! join.compassionandchoices.org/a/herselftot... #EndOfLifeChoices #Alzheimers #AdvanceCareDirectives #VSED

The Community Death Literacy Project has launched! This collaboration between C&C and The Contemplative Doula is designed to empower educators to lead meaningful conversations about living, dying & grieving. Learn more today: compassionandchoices.org/news/the-com... #Grief #EndOfLife #DeathLiteracy

SCOTUS ruled Medicaid enrollees can’t challenge harmful care restrictions. This threatens access to trusted hospice, home health and palliative care providers. Read more: compassionandchoices.org/news/supreme... #SCOTUS #Medicaid #EndOfLifeCare #PatientRights

Josh Roth's grandmother had no will in place when she died, so his family had to figure out what she would have wanted done with all of her assets. Give your loved ones the gift of peace. Create your will today, free of charge! www.freewill.com/compassionan... #MakeAWillMonth #EstatePlanning

“They buried him, honoring a life that wasn’t true to who he was.” When someone dies without an #AdvanceDirective, chosen family can be shut out. Read how it happened, and how we can stop it from happening again: compassionandchoices.org/news/who-dec... #HealthJustice #EndOfLifePlanning

End-of-life decisions should reflect both medical expertise and an individual’s values. Today, those decisions are under threat. Read more from Kevin Díaz on why #PatientRights must be protected: compassionandchoices.org/news/keep-en... #EndOfLifeCare #MedicalAidInDying #HealthJustice

New resource! Faith at the Threshold is a toolkit to help faith leaders bring thoughtful end-of-life conversations, resources and support to their communities. 💜Grab a free copy: CandC.org/FaithToolkit #EndOfLifeCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifePlanning #DeathCare #FaithBased

Over 80% of adults over 50 find it challenging to manage their health and #healthcare. Janina’s story reflects this difficulty, but also shows that things can improve — with the right support, self-advocacy, and access to care. Read more: compassionandchoices.org/news/struggl... #MentalHealth

National Director of Clinical Engagement Jessica Empeño emphasizes the importance of hospice care providers confronting their conscious and unconscious biases to provide excellent care. Read more: hospicenews.com/2025/07/25/h... #HospiceCare #HealthcareInequity

The New York Times collected and answered questions from its readers about death, end-of-life planning, handling grief and more. Take a look! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #EndOfLifePlanning #Grief #DeathAndDying #EndOfLifeChoices

#MedicalAidInDying is once again at risk of being repealed in DC due to harmful language added to an appropriations bill on Monday. Our CEO Kevin Díaz vows that we will "work tirelessly with our allies to remove this language." Find out more: compassionandchoices.org/news/house-s...

Osha Towers, LGBTQ+ engagement director for Compassion & Choices, encourages #LGBTQ Floridians to record their #EndOfLifePlans as a safeguard against discrimination. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/lgbt/d...

Good news! #SB403, has passed out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee with a vote of 10-2! Thanks to the incredible work of our advocates, volunteers and legislative champions, we have successfully passed another hurdle. #CALeg #EndOfLifeOptions #HealthJustice

Register today for the Compassion & Choices National Center for #MedicalAidInDying 's webinar, which celebrates our legislative wins, takes stock of our ongoing campaigns and previews what more can be done this year! join.compassionandchoices.org/a/natlweb072... #HealthJustice #EndOfLifeOptions

Colorado poet laureate and activist @andreagibson.bsky.social died Monday, surrounded by loved ones in their home. Their fierce, tender voice drove change and helped many feel less alone. Watch them recite “Love Letter From the Afterlife”: youtu.be/QmZHLvq-gDg

Our Policy Team is shaping the future of #PatientDirectedCare. From advocating for concurrent care to addressing disparities, they recently brought their expertise to the Health Law Professors Conference. Hear more: compassionandchoices.org/news/advanci... #EndOfLifeCare #HealthJustice

“If you want things to go your way, you have to put it in writing.” Charlie Lytle is one of nearly 1,800 people we reached with #DementiaPlanning support through our work with @asaging.bsky.social & local partners. Learn how to plan ahead: compassionandchoices.org/news/facing-...

"Advance care planning is a gift that keeps on giving." Dr. Jeff Gardere, C&C Board Member This spring, we celebrated #HealthcareDecisionsDay with an event in D.C. — equipping community members to plan for their care and #EndOfLifePlanning journeys. compassionandchoices.org/news/peace-o...

The Dole Institute of Politics' recent "The Counselors" event posed the question: "Should Medical Assistance in Dying be Legal in the United States?" The Counselors is a cross between a mock trial and a debate. Watch the on-demand video today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPFc... #MedicalAidInDying

In honor of #Juneteenth, health equity expert and Texas native Dr. Whitney Peoples reflects on the ties between freedom, health, and community. This day marks when the news of freedom finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, TX — over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

🧵 1/3 “This is about personal autonomy [...] This is about liberty. This is about exercising one’s own freedom to control one’s own body.” New York State Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social

BREAKING: The #MedicalAidinDying Act (S.138) has passed in the NY State Senate! With this historic vote, New Yorkers may soon have access to the full suite of #EndOfLifeCareOptions. The bill now moves to @governor.ny.gov‬'s desk to hopefully be signed into law! #EndOfLifeChoices #HealthJustice

🧵 1/4: We have great news! The Compassion & Choices and Compassion & Choices Action Network boards are delighted to announce that we have officially appointed Kevin Díaz as the president and CEO of both organizations. #HealthJustice #EndOfLifeChoices

“We show our love through action.” 💛 This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we celebrate the strength of our communities and the ways we care for each other, including planning ahead. Find free, multilingual end-of-life resources here: loom.ly/_8SK6yY #MesDeLaHerenciaInmigrante #EndOfLifeCare

“If something happens, I can come right down there and help you—no problem, sweetie.” When Anita’s daughter turned 18, they had a talk that brought peace of mind & ensured Mom could show up when it mattered most. Learn more about #AdvanceCarePlanning: candc.org/advance-care-planning

The LGBTQ+ community deserves compassionate end-of-life healthcare. That's why we offer resources to help create advance care plans that reflect your values and priorities. Learn more and get started this Pride Month! loom.ly/ON0klo4 #LGBTQHealth #PrideMonth #Pride2025 #EndOfLifeChoices

Our spring edition of Compassion & Choices Magazine is available now! Download your copy today: bit.ly/SpringMag2025 #EndOfLifeChoices #EndOfLifeCare #MedicalAidInDying #HealthJustice #OtherSideDocumentary

Our Senior Staff Attorney Jess Pezley, explores the current legal landscape surrounding #MedicalAidInDying legislation in CA and across the U.S., addressing challenges, misconceptions & its connection to broader #HealthcareRights. www.buzzsprout.com/1853006/epis...

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek! We are so thankful for the volunteers who are essential in driving our movement forward, Doris Fischer of Montana, who has been with us since 2009. Access our resources here: compassionandchoices.org/volunteer/vo... #Volunteers #ThankYouVolunteers #Volunteering

Join us in partnership with Latinx Voces Task Force on April 23 for a webinar that focuses on end-of-life planning barriers specific to the Latino community. RSVP now! candc.link/PlanPeaceOfM... #FinancialWellness #EndOfLifeCare #LatinoLeaders #LatinoVoicesMatter #LatinoHealth

Driving Miss Norma chose to forgo treatment and embraced living on her own terms. Her story serves as a powerful reminder: You deserve a say in your care. How would you like to be walked home? Explore your options on this #NationalHealthcareDecisionsDay: candc.org/tools #EndofLifeChoices #NHDD

A recent JAMA Health Forum study revealed that only one in four adults with advanced cancer over the age of 65 received palliative or hospice care. Tomorrow is #NationalHealthcareDecisionsDay — learn how to protect your end-of-life care preferences! loom.ly/qkOlnXk #PalliativeCare #EndOfLifeChoices

Misconceptions around advance directives are high — this National Public Health Week, commit to informing yourself and your community by closing the knowledge gap around this crucial end-of-life planning. loom.ly/xTitGG8 #NPHW #PublicHealth #AdvanceCare #EndOfLife

#RichardChamberlain, who was instrumental in passing #MedicalAidInDying legislation in Hawaiʻi, died on March 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Read his 2019 interview in Compassion & Choices Magazine, where he discusses his commitment to #EndofLife options. loom.ly/mAd0Vb8

In the 2025 legislative session, 16 states have active legislation, 3 have introduced bills to improve medical aid-in-dying laws and 1 has active legislation to criminalize medical aid in dying. Learn more in our roundup! candc.org/state-advocacy #EndOfLifeChoices #HealthJustice #StateAdvocacy

A new @jama.com study reveals that while many Americans would consider medical aid in dying if diagnosed with a terminal illness, they don’t know if they could access it. Learn more about medical aid in dying and its status in your state: loom.ly/OwIERyQ

If you missed the "Other Side" premiere, there’s another screening tonight at 8:45 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse Lamar! https://loom.ly/IdiY69Y #SXSW #SXSWFilm #HealthJustice

Today is International Women's Day! Women in the end-of-life options movement accelerate action by authoring and sponsoring end-of-life options legislation, testifying nationwide, sharing our stories and fighting for vital care options at the end of life. #AccelerateAction #IWD2025

"Other Side" premieres tonight at 10 p.m. at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar — join us! https://loom.ly/IdiY69Y #SXSW #SXSWFilm

Join us on March 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a campaign update! Learn the latest news about the movement from Compassion & Choices and Compassion & Choices Action Network campaign directors, along with special guests! RSVP today: candc.link/MAIDintheUSA #EndOfLifeChoices #HealthJustice #MedicalAidInDying