National Healthcare Decisions Day(United States)
A U.S. awareness day encouraging individuals to make plans for healthcare decision-making and advance directives.
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) was founded in 2008 to promote advance care planning and ensure individuals’ healthcare wishes are understood and respected. Observed every April 16, NHDD involves hospitals, healthcare professionals, and community groups offering workshops on living wills, medical powers of attorney, and end-of-life care. Resources such as conversation guides and planning tools are distributed to help families discuss preferences. Social media campaigns and webinars raise awareness of legal and emotional aspects of decision-making. Many organizations host events where participants can draft or review advance directives. The day highlights the importance of clear communication with healthcare providers and loved ones. National and state partners collaborate to expand outreach and support.
National Healthcare Decisions Day