Good News for Compassionate Care: SB 248 Advances in the NH House

SB 248, the bill advocating for a palliative and hospice care study committee, passed the House HHS Committee and is on the consent calendar for this week when the full House meets.

Jarren Duran’s Courageous Disclosure: A Beacon for Mental Health Awareness in Sports

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has recently taken a profound step by sharing his personal battle with mental health.

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🌟 Join In for a Night of Hope

The Night of Hope is more than a fundraiser—it’s a powerful gathering of community, compassion, and commitment.

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Understanding Palliative Care: What It Is and Why It Matters to New Hampshire

True dignity is found in honoring the patient’s journey, alleviating suffering, and ensuring that individuals receive the best possible care

Legislative Update: HB 254, the so-called “End-of-Life Freedom Act,” is Defeated

Opponents of HB 254 emphasized the dangers of normalizing assisted suicide.

Why the American Medical Association has Opposed Physician-Assisted Suicide

The AMA remains steadfast in its belief that the role of a physician is to heal, not hasten death.

The Price of "Dignity:" Physician-Assisted Suicide Poses Ethical and Social Risks

Fear of PAS among marginalized communities reflects issues of systemic inequity and racial prejudice in American healthcare.

The Dangerous Precedent of HB 254: A Risk to Vulnerable Communities

If lawmakers are serious about addressing mental health and suicide prevention, normalizing physician-assisted suicide is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.

From Choice to Coercion? The Troubling Implications of HB 254

New Hampshire has long invested in suicide prevention programs, recognizing the alarming rise in mental health crises.

The Debate Over Assisted Suicide and Mental Illness: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Suicide prevention efforts exist precisely because many people who experience suicidal thoughts eventually find relief and stability with time and treatment.

The Medical Slippery Slope of Assisted Death: A Complex Ethical Debate in NH

Encouraging doctors to speculate on the objective benefit of AD potentially exposes every eligible patient to the overbearing weight of such proposal.

Before Legalizing Suicide, Consider The Impact On NH's Vulnerable Populations

Have proponents of HB254 in New Hampshire looked at the impact it would have on those populations who are vulnerable to suicide … those suffering from mental illness?

The Transformative Power of Better Palliative Care in New Hampshire

Real palliative care isn’t just a medical service—it’s a testament to our shared humanity.

PRAF Presents: Global Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Perspectives –What’s Happening With Assisted Suicide Around The World

Expect to hear more on this topic from coalitions of caregivers, people with disabilities and people who have outlived their original prognosis of “6 months or less” to live.

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How Physician-Assisted Suicide Puts Brain Injury Survivors at Risk

As debates about PAS continue, we must critically examine how its legalization could inadvertently threaten the lives and well-being of survivors of brain injuries.

Why New Hampshire Needs SB 248: Strengthening Palliative and Hospice Care for All

SB 248 lays the groundwork for real policy solutions that will expand access to care, improve quality, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and healthcare costs.

Understanding the Rising Crisis: Youth Suicide in the United States

The study examined more than 40,000 suicides among people aged 10 to 24 and found that only 40.4% had a diagnosed mental health condition, such as clinical depression or anxiety disorders.

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We Cannot Put New Hampshire’s Most Vulnerable at Risk

New Hampshire prides itself on community, resilience, and care for those who have served, sacrificed, and struggled.

NH Citizens Speak Against HB 254, “End-of-Life Freedom” Bill At Pre-Hearing Press Conference

"I'm here to share with you an inconvenient truth," said Lisa Beaudoin, of Strategies for Disability Equity. "Any bill that provides for lethal prescriptions is a threat to vulnerable populations. “

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Complex Impacts of Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide: Examining the Evidence

While PAS is framed as an issue of compassion, these findings highlight the complexities and potential consequences of legalization.

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