Compassion & Choices Oregon

05/20/2025

Compassion & Choices' Northwest Regional Advocacy Director recently spoke to KGW News about the most recent state report on the Death with Dignity Act, and proposed changes to the law.

In 2023, the legislature removed a requirement that patients live in Oregon to request medical aid in dying. But some advocates say the hurdles remain too high.

08/28/2024

Take a few moments to read this tender, brief story "Death With Dignity: One Oregon Story," that came out recently in Psychology Today.

Personal Perspective: Many people who access death-with-dignity medication do not use it, but are still comforted by having autonomy and choice. Here's a real-life story.

07/10/2024

On Wednesday, Compassion & Choices CEO & President Kim Callinan presented retiring U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) with an award for his “exceptional and vital contributions to the end-of-life care movement” during his nearly 30 years in Congress. Thank you Representative Blumenauer for all you've done to empower everyone to make end-of-life choices that reflect their values, priorities and beliefs!

Compassion & Choices Wednesday presented retiring U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) with an award for his “exceptional and vital contributions to the end-of-life care movement” during his nearly 30 years in Congress since 1996. “It is an honor to receive this award from a group which for decade...

07/26/2023

Our NW Regional Advocacy Manager spoke to KMUZ about recent legislation to improve the Oregon Death with Dignity Act and what's next for Compassion & Choices in the Beaver State!

Taking Charge talks with Callie Riley, Compassion and Choices, about recently passed legislation that allows access to Oregon's medical aid in dying program to people outside of Oregon. Callie also shares what's on the horizon for advocates of self determination at the end of life.

07/13/2023

Today, Gov. Kotek signed HB 2279, the bill to remove the residency restriction to Oregon's Death with Dignity Act! Thank you to all the lawmakers and supporters who made this happen.

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06/21/2023

Success!! HB 2279, the bill to remove the residency restriction to Oregon's Death with Dignity Act just passed out of the Senate!

Thank the lawmakers who voted yes and urge Governor Kotek to sign this legislation by taking action here:

https://join.compassionandchoices.org/a/hb2279urgegovernorthanklawmakers