Executive Director Invited to Speak at National Oncology Nursing Society Congress

In April, Lisa Vigil Schattinger and her mother, Janet Rowe spoke about Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill at the invitation of the Oncology Nursing Society at its annual convention in Anaheim, California. The room was packed for the two-hour session. One of the interviews Lisa gave after the meeting became one of the most popular posts for June on OngologyNursingNews.com.

Ann Schuur Opinion in Cincinnati.com April 2022

Ann Schuur Opinion contributor
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Published April 20, 2022

My father took his life in November 2019. He was 83, of sound mind and terminally ill with Stage 4 cancer complicated by COPD.

Statewide Volunteer Action Team Meetings

Register now for the Zoom link. If you are an Ohio resident who believes it’s time for our great state to have a Medical Aid in Dying law sign up for our Action Team Huddles. During the first four sessions, we will be designing our volunteer action plan to raise awareness, educate and advocate for […]

Letter to the Editor by Executive Director

Consider U.S. Laws before Canada’s:
Our executive director, Lisa Vigil Schattinger read a piece in the Cleveland Plain Dealer last week and knew immediately that she needed to respond. Her Letter to the Editor was published on Cleveland.com and in the digital/print edition on November 27, 2021.

Mother’s deathbed request becomes daughter Vikki’s mission.

VIDEO (4 min.): This short video combines Vikki’s experience with her mother, Betty, with information about medical aid in dying to help Ohioans understand the facts about this option. Polling shows that an overwhelming number of Ohioans, across all demographics, want an aid in dying option. Vikki’s story helps explain why.