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Monthly Newsletter September 2018

Our Impact: Year to Date

794 Individuals Educated

93 Conversations Completed

85 Advance Directives Uploaded to GLHC

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We've Got a New Look! Thanks to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Nonprofit Technical Assistance Fund, the Making Choices Michigan website has received an update! We're excited to have updated the site to better serve our partners, participants, volunteers, and donors. Check out the new site!

Upcoming Event: What Happens When You Die?

A two night interfaith panel discussion exploring the beliefs and practices from multiple traditions that inform end of life care

October 9, 2018: 7 PM to 8:30 PM Judaism, Islam, Baha'i and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints October 16, 2018: 7 PM to 8:30 PM Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism Where: Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center 301 W. Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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1.5 RN and SW Continuing Education Credits Available - $20/night Cash or check made payable to Making Choices Michigan at night of event

Interested in attending the upcoming ACP Michigan Conference? Click HERE for event details!

Service Spotlight - Nicky Nicky Lewis, LMSW is the Advance Care Planning Coordinator for the Mercy Health Saint Mary's health system in Grand Rapids and has been in the field of social work for over 15 years. Nicky has discussed advance directives with hundreds of patients over the course of her career, but had not taken the time to complete her own until an she experienced a personal emergency. Finding herself as a patient in her own Emergency Department gave Nicky the impetus to document her wishes before it was too late. She competed her first advanced directive in a hospital gurney while being wheeled up to the Neurology unit. Nicky's personal experience helped her realized that there is a better way to document your wishes and she made it her mission to provide a more thoughtful experience for others. Today, Nicky supports Making Choices Michigan in a variety of ways. She can be found assisting with trainings, attending events, and even being a guest on the radio helping to promote our services. Thank you Nicky!

Interested in exploring how you can volunteer with MCM? Let's talk!

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Encouraging and facilitating advance health care planning for the people of Michigan.

We believe that every person should be empowered to advocate for their personal health by identifying their preferences for healthcare and designating a trusted friend or family member to be their patient advocate. We also believe that every person deserves to have their preferences honored by their healthcare providers. Together, with our generous donors and supporters, we’re helping people create a personal plan to clearly communicate their preferences, values, and beliefs about healthcare choices. Will you join us in empowering our community by  making a gift today?

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