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Learn about A Better Way Coalition:
Life on Our Own Terms, its mission and initiatives
from a variety of perspectives, including news releases,
articles and special sections.
November 28, 2006
BSU Center
for the Study of Aging and A Better Way Coalition
KBCI 2 - End-of-Life Registry
Opens Jan 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, Idahoans can register their
advance directives-- which can include a living will and
durable power of attorney-- with the secretary of
state's office. Lawmakers passed a bill to provide this
service earlier this year, in hopes it will help
families and doctors deal with tough decisions that come
toward the end of life.
April 27, 2006
A Better Way Coalition: Life on Our Own
Terms
The
Idaho Story Told Again!
Cheryl Simpson-Whitaker, Executive Director of A Better
Way Coalition will be co-leading a presentation with
Aloha Schmid, RN from Nebraska,
BSU Press Release
February 27, 2006
Statewide Survey to Determine Idahoans' Attitudes on
End-of-Life Issues
People in Idaho care about end-of-life issues!
As of April 3rd, 1,159 people have completed and
returned a 12 page mailed survey describing their
attitudes, beliefs and needs in regard to end-of-life
issues. This places the Idaho return rate at 39% - the
highest ever for this statewide random sample survey of
people 35 years and older.
Boise Weekly
Article Published April 6, 2005
By Eric Leins
Our Right to Live or Die
Legislators quietly pass new law amid
Schiavo controversy
The hand of death worked under a bright
and broad spotlight last week.
On Thursday, the high-profile Florida
medical-turned-ethical case of Terri Schiavo ended when
Schiavo died two weeks after her feeding tube was
removed. And on Saturday, Pope John Paul II passed away
after battling several weeks worth of fevers and
infections, and years of Parkinson's disease. While both
demises were gripping the attention of the Treasure
Valley, the Idaho State Legislature quietly-and
unanimously-passed a bill aimed largely at preventing a
Schiavo-type dilemma from happening here… [Read
more]
March 28, 2005
Northern Rockies News Service [Radio]
Deb Courson, NRNS Producer
E-mail:
nrns@publicnewsservice.org
The story entitled Idaho “Living
Wills” Soon Easier to Understand was aired by at
least 46 radio stations. Plus 37 stations took both
sound bites and ran at least two versions of the story.
These numbers are conservative since we know stories are
commonly run 3-4 times on each station during the course
of a day. The banner or story summary for this story is:
Governor Kempthorne has just signed a law to make
end-of-life planning easier in Idaho, something more
people are talking about in light of the Terri Schiavo
case in Florida. Comments from Cheryl Simpson-Whitaker
with A Better Way Coalition of Idaho.
Idaho Statesman Reader’s Opinion
Article Published March 27, 2005
You must talk to loved ones about life's
end
The struggle surrounding Terri Schiavo
would have been unnecessary had she completed a living
will and durable power of attorney for health care. End
of life can arrive slowly because of old age, come with
complications of illness or sneak up like a thief in the
night. No matter how or when death comes, you have a
choice of the type of medical care you receive at life's
end. Once seldom discussed, making one's wishes known
about end-of-life care is now a topic of conversation
for adults of all ages…[Read
more]
Idaho Statesman Reader’s Opinion
Article Published March 27, 2005
Political arena is no place to debate
life and death
The Terri Schiavo case brings to the
foreground the unfortunate ethical dilemma experienced
by family members or caretakers of terminally ill
patients, or those in a persistent vegetative state,
without an explicit directive by the patient. Unless we
have walked in their shoes, we cannot truly be competent
to make those choices without the help of trained
professionals who have the expertise to guide us. And
that precludes the political arena, where these complex
issues dealing with life or death of an individual
should never be played out…[Read
more]
For Immediate Release
March 24, 2005
NASW Communications
Allison Nadelhaft
202-336-8228
anadelhaft@naswdc.org
NASW Supports Advance Directives
Improvement and Education Act of 2005
End-of-life and advance care
planning essential
Washington — The National Association of
Social Workers (NASW), representing more than 153,000
members nationwide, urges lawmakers to support
Advance Directives Improvement and Education Act
of 2005 (S347 IS). This important piece of
legislation allows Medicare recipients to consult their
physician on end-of-life and advanced care planning. It
provides reimbursement to physicians for time spent to
have such a discussion. Additionally, the Department of
Health and Human Services will receive funding for a
public education campaign for all Americans to become
informed about the importance of advanced directives… [Read
more]
The Spokesman-Review
September 14, 2004
Betsy Z. Russell Staff writer
bzrussell@cableone.net
Group wins award for work with dying
Better Way Coalition striving to offer
more choices for patients
BOISE – Just two years after Idaho
received a dismally low ranking on the care it provides
for dying patients, an Idaho group has won a national
award for working to change that. The group, called "A Better Way
Coalition: Life on our own terms," is among several
organizations and efforts in the state that many say are
increasing awareness of the need for palliative care, or
care aimed at ensuring the comfort of a dying person…[Read
more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2004
A Better Way Coalition: Life on Our Own
Terms
Idaho Statewide Coalition Receives
National Award for Promoting
End-Of-Life Care
Boise, Idaho September - 13, 2004 – A
Better Way Coalition: Life on Our Own Terms, a statewide
organization dedicated to improving end-of-life care in
Idaho, was honored on September 13 with one of five
national Community Coalitions Awards of Excellence from
Rallying Points, an initiative of The Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation. Rallying Points, which fosters
effective local coalitions addressing end-of-life care,
presented each honoree with $15,000…[Read
more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2004
A Better Way Coalition: Life on Our Own
Terms
A Better Way Coalition: Life on Our Own
Terms, an Idaho statewide end-of-life coalition, is
hosting a community meeting May 10, 2004, 7:00 - 8:30
p.m. 5th Floor Anderson Center, St. Luke’s Medical
Center, 190 East Bannock, Boise to discuss the important
topic of advance care directives. How can Idaho advance
care directive law ensure that you, your loved one,
client or friend will have their medical wishes honored
at the end of life…[Read
more]
Media Inquiries
PRESS ONLY: Please direct all media
inquiries to:
Jill Darrington, Coordinator
A Better Way Coalition: Life on Our Own
Terms
5572 N. Turret Way, Boise Idaho 83703
208.429.1203 ~ 208.794.1479 (mobile)
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