Ann Rowland writes Letter to the Editor on Cleveland.com, April 24, 2025

Ohioans with terminal illnesses have medical-aid-in-dying options in Vermont, Oregon

Thank you for running The Washington Post story about Vermonters opening their houses to the terminally ill traveling to use Vermont’s medical aid in dying (MAiD) law (“Homeowners open their houses to terminally ill people,” April 20). MAiD, in the ten states that allow it, affords competent adults suffering from a terminal illness the right to obtain a prescription they can use to end their lives peacefully on their own terms if they are within six months of death.

March 2025: Informed Advocacy Newsletter

March 2025: Informed Advocacy Newsletter
Your trusted source for the latest Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) news. Every month, we highlight current public policy developments and media coverage that could impact Ohio’s end-of-life care options. Our Truth Check section debunks misinformation and provides clear, factual insights on Medical Aid in Dying. Stay informed, and together, we can advocate for compassionate care for all Ohioans.
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USA Today features Ohio story; Our Executive Director weighs in

USA Today article features Ohio story; Executive Director of Ohio End of Life Options weighs in Trish Parker was a gifted painter, a devoted mother, and a woman determined to shape her own destiny — including the moment when she would leave this world. At 90, with the full support of her family, she traveled […]

February 2025: Informed Advocacy Newsletter

February 2025: Informed Advocacy Newsletter:
Your trusted source for the latest Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) news. Every month, we highlight current public policy developments and media coverage that could impact Ohio’s end-of-life care options. Our Truth Check section debunks misinformation and provides clear, factual insights on Medical Aid in Dying. Stay informed, and together, we can advocate for compassionate care for all Ohioans.
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