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Who is your someone?
Every day we hear stories from patients and families who want access to a Medical Aid-in-Dying law in Ohio. Some people are currently living with terminal illnesses. Others had loved ones who wanted this option, but they were denied the…
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…
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New Board Member featured in Cleveland Jewish News
Julie Silver Manning shares the story of her parents and what led her to join us as a Board Member at Ohio End of Life Options. Her story is featured in the Cleveland Jewish News.
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Join Us on November 18 for Book Club!
All are welcome to join executive director Lisa Vigil Schattinger and other supporters in reading and discussing Present Through the End by Kirsten DeLeo. “Kirsten DeLeo has distilled timeless wisdom into a clear, accessible, and thoroughly helpful book. Rather than explain…
Oct 14. Book Club: Being Mortal with Guest Dr. Ed Benzel
All are welcome to join our Book Club on October 14, 2021 at 4 pm. We will be discussing “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. We are pleased to welcome a special guest for this event, Dr. Ed Benzel. Dr. Benzel…
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The Next Virtual Book Club is September 2nd!
All are welcome to join executive director Lisa Vigil Schattinger and other supporters in reading and discussing The Art of Dying Well, A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life by Katy Butler.
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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,…
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Susan Moussi advocates for change in memory of her husband Cliff.
This short video combines Susan and Cliff’s experience with information about medical aid in dying to help Ohioans understand the facts about this option. This video was made possible by the Leslie Keller-Biehl Memorial Fund.
Continue Reading >> Susan Moussi advocates for change in memory of her husband Cliff.
We’re Hiring! Join Our Team.
We are looking for a self-motivated part-time (10-15 hours/week) Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties of the Administrative Assistant include providing support to our executive director, board of directors, and contractor staff, assisting in…
Meet the Director! Let’s talk about “When My Time Comes” by Diane Rehm
Meet Joe Fab, the director/writer/producer of When My Time Comes. He’ll be joining us for a discussion of the documentary. Join us on Wednesday, May 19 at 7pm for a discussion with Joe Fab after watching the documentary. Watch it…
Continue Reading >> Meet the Director! Let’s talk about “When My Time Comes” by Diane Rehm
