Gov. Jim Doyle will proclaim Nov. 8 to 12 "Life Planning Week" to remind Wisconsin families about the importance of preparing for future health needs. The State Bar is planning several radio interviews featuring volunteer attorneys to educate the public and encourage Wisconsin citizens to make life planning a priority during the week. The State Bar also will be giving away a limited number of free copies of its publication A Gift to Your Family: Planning Ahead for Future Health Needs.
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Governor to proclaim life planning week Nov. 8 - 12
Gov. Jim Doyle will proclaim Nov. 8 to 12 "Life Planning Week" to
remind Wisconsin families about the importance of preparing for future
health needs. The State Bar is planning several radio interviews
featuring volunteer attorneys to educate the public and encourage
Wisconsin citizens to make life planning a priority during the week. The
State Bar also will be giving away a limited number of free copies of
its publication A Gift to Your Family: Planning Ahead for Future
Health Needs.
"Life Planning Week is a great way to remind Wisconsin
residents to discuss health care decisions and put wishes in writing
before an emergency happens," says State Bar President Michelle Behnke.
"Last year, more than 6,000 guides were downloaded from LegalExplorer,
the State Bar's public Web site. During the past five years the State
Bar has distributed more than 110,000 planning guides. The proclamation
brings visibility to this valuable publication and demonstrates the
value lawyers bring to the public, a message the State Bar is
consistently using in its communications to the public."
This year marks the second consecutive year that Gov. Doyle has shown
his support for Life Planning Week through a gubernatorial proclamation.
The State Bar is committed to educating the public about the importance
of life planning and has sponsored several free hotline events
throughout Wisconsin in 2004. The consumer guide now in its fourth
printing, initially was produced through a partnership with the
Wisconsin Hospital Association, the Wisconsin Medical Society, and
Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center.
Print copies are available at a reduced cost of $1 for members, plus
tax, shipping, and handling. Volume discounts are available. Order
online or contact the State Bar at (800) 728-7788 or (608)
257-3838.
CALL TO ACTION!
Attorneys whose practice areas include advance directives, health
care planning, living wills, organ and tissue donation are needed for
radio interviews during the week of Nov. 8 to 12 in the following
cities/locations:
Madison; La Crosse; Milwaukee; Fox Valley area; Wausau; and Eau
Claire
Similar promotional events will be offered in several Wisconsin
cities throughout the year. For information or to volunteer, contact
Teresa Weidemann-Smith at (608) 250-6025, (800) 444-9404, ext. 6025, or
twsmith@wisbar.org.
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