Cathy, thank you for the clarification. I was aware this was an international site, and I guess I was surprised by the coverage on Channel6 not reflecting local information, without giving thought to the coverage area. I would be happy to visit with you any time about this issue. We would love additional local coverage for our programming. I also would be happy to forward information about our group, i.e. history and current programming. Thanks again for the awareness to ALL!
Thank you for highlighting the importance of advance directives. All individuals over 18 should have a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions in place. I watched your program on Channel6 and was pleased to have this very important issue brought before the Lawrence community. However, it was disappointing that the information didn't come directly from our Lawrence group, Lawrence Area Coalition to Honor End-of-Life Choices (CHEC), but highlighted the Center for Practical Bioethics and Bill Colby. I am a huge fan of Mr. Colby, but CHEC has been active in the community since 2001. We present quarterly informational programs about this very issue and provide the opportunity to have your directives notarized. We also emphasize the importance of having conversations with your family and friends about your choices.
Additionally, we have a Resource Center in the Lawrence Public Library entrance. The Resource Center provides information on advance care planning and many informational pieces regarding chronic illness and caregiving. Members of our coalition have been trained and are pleased to provide programs about this information, free. Our web site is www.lawrenceareaCHEC.org. It is always disappointing when a local group contacts the news media in this community, repeatedly, and we are not given coverage, yet a group in Kansas City receives coverage.
Again, thank you for highlighting this important issue, but please consider contacting your local volunteer organization next time.
Sincerely, Linda Upstill, Chair Lawrence Area CHEC
LindaUpstill (anonymous) says...
Cathy, thank you for the clarification. I was aware this was an international site, and I guess I was surprised by the coverage on Channel6 not reflecting local information, without giving thought to the coverage area. I would be happy to visit with you any time about this issue. We would love additional local coverage for our programming. I also would be happy to forward information about our group, i.e. history and current programming. Thanks again for the awareness to ALL!
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LindaUpstill (anonymous) says...
Cathy,
Thank you for highlighting the importance of advance directives. All individuals over 18 should have a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions in place. I watched your program on Channel6 and was pleased to have this very important issue brought before the Lawrence community. However, it was disappointing that the information didn't come directly from our Lawrence group, Lawrence Area Coalition to Honor End-of-Life Choices (CHEC), but highlighted the Center for Practical Bioethics and Bill Colby. I am a huge fan of Mr. Colby, but CHEC has been active in the community since 2001. We present quarterly informational programs about this very issue and provide the opportunity to have your directives notarized. We also emphasize the importance of having conversations with your family and friends about your choices.
Additionally, we have a Resource Center in the Lawrence Public Library entrance. The Resource Center provides information on advance care planning and many informational pieces regarding chronic illness and caregiving. Members of our coalition have been trained and are pleased to provide programs about this information, free. Our web site is www.lawrenceareaCHEC.org. It is always disappointing when a local group contacts the news media in this community, repeatedly, and we are not given coverage, yet a group in Kansas City receives coverage.
Again, thank you for highlighting this important issue, but please consider contacting your local volunteer organization next time.
Sincerely,
Linda Upstill, Chair
Lawrence Area CHEC
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