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In June 2021, the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act went into effect, authorizing medical aid in dying in New Mexico. This followed four years of debate and rulings in the
Coincidence or not, the day set aside to get "end-of-life" affairs in order always falls on either side of the day taxes are due to the federal government and states, including New Mexico. National Healthcare Decisions Day is Sunday, just two days before income taxes are due. MaryKay Brady, secretary-treasurer of the group End of Life Options New Mexico, likes to quote Benjamin Franklin, who is credited with saying, "The only things certain in life are death and taxes." She said too many people adopt a death-denying attitude. .
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Missouri ranks fourth nationwide in firearm deaths. The nonprofit Missouri Foundation for Health believes it is time to change the way people in the media talk about gun violence. The group will be "convening" with journalists and other communicators May 1, at an event: "How Do We Talk About Firearm Injury and Death? The power of words in addressing an epidemic." Jessi LaRose, director of strategic initiatives for the foundation, said they hope it will help those who attend discuss this issue in a more nuanced way. .