2001-2010: For nearly a decade, the Compassionate Care Alliance of the Greater Sacramento Region was directed by CHCD. This group of healthcare professionals and community members encouraging dialogue about end-of-life issues, provided Consumer Education, Seminars for Health Professionals and Faith Leaders, and activities during California's Health Care Decisions Week.

Impact:

• 7000+ area residents received education about medical decisions near the end of life.
• 207 educational sessions were conducted for senior, faith-based, community and healthcare organizations.
• 77 "lunch and learn" programs were held in local workplaces.
• 41% of employees attending these sessions reported it had made a difference in how they consider end-of-life decisions.
• 265 faith leaders attended one of 8 annual Partners in Caring seminars.
• 250 health professionals were certified as Respecting Choices facilitators.
• Multiple community education events were held during annual Health Care Decisions Week.

2011: Alliance educational activities were transferred to the Sacramento Area POLST Coalition, led by Eskaton. CHCD is part of the Coalition's leadership team and provides oversight for its Speaker's Bureau.