Free Advance Directive Info Offered in Fond du Lac, Ripon

Local organizations provide guidance on end-of-life planning in Wisconsin communities.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:16pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a healthcare worker's hands holding advance directive paperwork, composed entirely of soft pools of warm color and light.Local healthcare organizations aim to empower residents to take control of their end-of-life decisions through free advance directive information sessions.Fond du Lac Today

SSM Health and other organizations in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin are offering free information sessions on advance directives, which allow individuals to specify their healthcare preferences and end-of-life wishes. The sessions will take place on April 16 in both Fond du Lac and the nearby city of Ripon.

Why it matters

Advance directives help ensure that an individual's medical wishes are honored, even if they become incapacitated. By providing this information to the community, local organizations aim to empower residents to take control of their healthcare decisions.

The details

The free advance directive information sessions will cover topics such as living wills, power of attorney for healthcare, and other end-of-life planning documents. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from healthcare professionals.

  • The information sessions will take place on April 16, 2026.

The players

SSM Health

A non-profit Catholic health system that operates hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities in the Midwest.

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The takeaway

By offering these free advance directive information sessions, local organizations in Fond du Lac and Ripon are helping residents take proactive steps to ensure their healthcare wishes are respected, even in the event of incapacitation.