YoloCares: A caring coalition for California

YoloCares: A caring coalition for California 
The Davis Enterprise; by Craig Dresang; 8/15/25 
In his closing remarks at a 2016 stakeholder meeting, hosted by the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Victor Dzau (academy president) said, “We need a coalition, a movement, a critical mass. We need to work together so that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We need to come together to develop resources for policy and communication. We need to improve our communication — to patients and families, healthcare providers, government, and the public.” His words perfectly captured the founding spirit of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. ... The group is a small but mighty powerhouse that works closely with healthcare systems and providers, patient advocacy groups, professional associations and policy — and lawmakers to promote high-quality care for seriously ill Californians.
Publisher's note: Thanks for your editorial Craig - and a shout out to Jennifer Ballentine and the strong work she and the Coalition are doing!