COHO: Choosing Options, Honoring Options
Rogue Valley, Oregon
Contact COHO:
(541) 292-6466
info@cohoroguevalley.org
670 Superior Court, Ste. 208
PO Box 4189
Medford OR 97501
Why COHO Exists
Listen to the interview on end of life decisions with Barbara Karnes, RN, and COHO founder John Forsyth, MD, on the Jefferson Exchange radio show broadcast 4/26/12. Click on the player below to hear the discussion.
COHO exists to empower and help members of our community understand and honor personal choices for end of life care. We in COHO believe that when we take the time to thoughtfully consider such choices well in advance of health care crises, meaningful and fulfilling closing life experiences can and do result.
Follow the links below to find out more.
COHO talks "Conversations about Death and Dying" flyer [pdf]
What COHO Does
- Speakers Bureau - Experienced and knowledgeable
members of COHO are available to meet with groups and organizations to
discuss many aspects of end of life care. Current topics include:
- Meaningful End of Life Choices
- Use of Advance Directives and POLSTS
- Consider the Conversation film and facilitated discussion
How to Have the Conversation with Family and Friends.
- Written Resources - Here you will find a list of books and articles and web sites that explain many issues that arise at the end of life.
- DVD/Video Resources - Videos that can be viewed online or rented can be found here.
- Local Resources - Some of the agencies and organizations in the Rogue Valley whose health care professionals offer assistance to individuals and families who have end of life care questions can be found on this page.
- Facilitator Training - COHO offers training to certify advance care planning facilitators through the nationally recognized program Respecting Choices, based in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and Gunderson Lutheran Health System. Click here to learn more at the Respecting Choices website.
- Annual Seminars and Lectures - COHO offers informational programs that are open to the public.