Gateway End-of-Life Coalition
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Recent and Upcoming Events
November 10, 2026 Hospice Houses: What You Need to Know Before a Family Needs One, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CST (This is an In-Person Event at EverTrue Meramec Bluffs)Hospice houses provide an important option for individuals and families navigating the final stages of life. Many professionals and community members are unclear about who is appropriate for admission, how care is accessed, what services are provided, and how hospice houses differ from other end-of-life care settings. This panel brings together representatives from the three area hospice houses for a practical and conversational discussion about the role hospice houses play in supporting patients and families. Register here. |
December 8, 2026 Where People Get Stuck: Strengthening Support from Incapacity Through After-Loss, 10:00 am-11:00 am CST via Zoom
Serious illness, incapacity, death, and after-loss can bring a mix of medical, financial, legal, practical and administrative responsibilities that do not always fit neatly into one professional role. Drawing on findings from a 2026 study of lived experience and professional perspectives, Robin Huffman, The Mortality Mentor presents where people commonly encounter difficulty, why having plans and professional support in place does not always make the process straightforward, and where gaps can emerge between one stage or professional role and the next. Participants will explore practical ways to strengthen continuity of support through earlier conversations, clearer coordination, and more intentional handoffs. Register here.
October 13, 2026 Beyond the Bedside: Legislative Advocacy for End-of-Life Care, 10:00-11:00 am CST via Zoom
End-of-life advocacy extends beyond individual care decisions – it also shapes the laws, policies, and systems that determine how people experience the end of life. This presentation explores the legal and policy landscape surrounding end-of-life care, medical aid in dying legislation in Missouri, and the opportunities for advocates to influence meaningful change. Participants will gain practical tools for engaging policymakers and using storytelling and public education to advance end-of-life policy in Missouri and beyond. View the recording here.
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