Ikoi no Kai

Our volunteers make Ikoi no Kai a welcoming and special place, and we couldn’t do it without them. This week, we wanted to highlight Mary, who greets guests at the front desk and helps make our Sing-Alongs so much fun. We are so grateful for every volunteer who gives their time and support to us! If you’re interested in volunteering, check the link in our bio!

Have you heard about Advance Care Planning (ACP)?
It’s a process that helps you to prepare in advance for your future medical needs, if and when you aren’t able to fully communicate what you want or need. Preparing for these situations beforehand through the ACP process provides you with some control over how you will be treated and cared for. It is an invaluable gift to your loved ones and the medical team, who will be able to advocate for you based on your wishes.

Dr. Eriko Onishi graduated from the Tsukuba School of Medicine in Japan and has been practicing medicine at the OHSU Department of Family Medicine since 2011. She is very passionate about improving Advance Care Planning (ACP) practice and has provided multiple ACP workshops nationally and internationally in the last decade. Read more on her website erikoonishi.com.

Join us next Thursday April 30th! Make it a family affair and join us for lunch afterward - we’re having lemongrass chicken!