Since 1994, CHCD has played a leadership role in local, state, and national activities related to improving end-of-life care. Through educational materials, trainings and policy recommendations. CHCD has educated thousands of citizens, trained hundreds of local health professionals and faith leaders, and worked with healthcare organizations to implement new end-of-life policies and practices.

In 2011 CHCD began transitioning these education and outreach activities to other organizations, including the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California.

Current CHCD activities:

Regional POLST Project.

• Free "lunch and learn" talks in the workplace.
• Workshops for senior, faith-based, community and healthcare organizations.

Statewide Coalition participation.

Consumer education materials.

• Advance Health Care Directives
• Decisions articles.
• Talking It Over discussion guide.

NOTE:  As of Sept. 2011, Finding Your Way and Mrs. Lee's Story booklets are being published and distributed by
             the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California.

Past CHCD activities:

Sacramento regional Alliance (2001-2010).

• Community presentations and workshops.
• Annual Partners in Caring seminar for faith leaders.
• Health Care Decisions Week activities.
• Respecting Choices classes for health professionals.

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