Today, the Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) announced that State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) is a “Champion of Hospice and Palliative Care” for the 2023-2024 state legislative session.  This designation highlights legislators who have shown exceptional support to address the priorities of hospice and palliative care agencies and staff throughout Wisconsin. 

Senator Roys showed strong support for Senate Bill 703, a bill to establish a state Palliative Care Council, during a Senate committee hearing earlier this year, including refuting misinformation stated by representatives of other organizations who spoke at the hearing.  This legislation would increase awareness of palliative care throughout the state and help Wisconsinites receive needed medical care for their symptoms, which would improve the quality of life for patients and their families. 

“Our organization is grateful to Senator Roys for her strong support of this legislation during a Senate committee hearing earlier this year and, as such, has designated her as a Champion of Hospice and Palliative Care,” said Lynne Sexten, Chair of the WiHPCA Board of Directors.