Ohio End of Life Options hosted an exhibit table for the second year in a row at the family physician's annual conference in Columbus last weekend. Dr. Diana Spade (see photo below) shared her experiences. She has been a volunteer to both patients and doctors who participated in Oregon's Death with Dignity Act while living in Oregon. She recently moved to Columbus, Ohio and … [Read more...] about Questions answered at the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians conference
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MarketWatch features our founder in national article
MarketWatch journalist Meera Jagannathan interviewed Lisa Vigil Schattinger for an article about the price of the medications prescribed for the terminally ill to hasten their death under death with dignity laws. Vigil Schattinger was honored to share Jack's story alongside those of other loved ones who used Oregon and California's laws. Jack was a retired neurologist and was … [Read more...] about MarketWatch features our founder in national article
New Speaker Series Addresses Key Life Issues
Ohio End of Life Options is excited to announce a new free series of community events intended to help you and those in your care live well, plan well, and age well. In these talks, professionals in the field will share their expertise and give practical advice. Each of the talks will be followed by an update about Ohio End of Life Options' progress and ways to get involved. … [Read more...] about New Speaker Series Addresses Key Life Issues
Exploring Mom’s Folder of Wishes – For Healthcare Decisions Day
By Lisa Vigil Schattinger, MSN, RN December 8, 2016 and updated April 15, 2019. They say that it’s a good idea to introduce the topic of end-of-life wishes around the table at Thanksgiving. My mother and I didn’t wait until then. The day before Thanksgiving, we were in the small room that serves as her office. Vibrant reminders of friends and family who’ve died surrounded us. … [Read more...] about Exploring Mom’s Folder of Wishes – For Healthcare Decisions Day
Press Release: Ohio End of Life Options Announces Two New Board Members
Ohio’s aid-in-dying advocacy group continues to grow and expand Cleveland,Ohio (PR MediaRelease) January 29, 2019 Ohio End of Life Options, the only active advocacy group for a medical aid-in-dying law in Ohio, announces the appointment of two new board members, along with this year’s incumbent board of directors. Newly ratified members are Ann Rowland of Cleveland Heights … [Read more...] about Press Release: Ohio End of Life Options Announces Two New Board Members