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New Resource Available for Hospice Palliative Care Patients and Caregivers (Toronto) - A new tool to help hospice palliative care patients and caregivers navigate through a sometimes confusing health care system was presented today at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Conference. Influencing Change: A Patient and Caregiver Advocacy Guide is aimed at Canadians dealing with end-of-life health care issues, and is available free to individual patients and caregivers...
Canadians Need Improved Hospice Palliative Care Services Says Health Policy Analyst Dr. Michael Rachlis (Toronto) - Health policy analyst Dr. Michael Rachlis called for improved hospice palliative care services for Canadians today, in a presentation to participants at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Conference in Toronto.Dr. Rachlis noted that “thirty-three years after Canada opened the first specialized hospital palliative care units, quality end of life care is still scarce.” ...
Canadians Honoured by Hospice Palliative Care Community (Toronto) - The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 awards:
New Resource Available for Pediatric Hospice Palliative Care Providers ( Toronto) - Participants at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Conference got a first look today at a new resource that will help hospice palliative care providers give better care for their youngest patients. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) completed a project in mid-2006, to create Pediatric Hospice Palliative Care: Guiding Principles and Norms of Practice. With funding from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the document will now be distributed nationally...
National Hospice Palliative Care Conference Draws 1000 Participants (Ottawa) What:
The 2007 Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Conference “Hospice Palliative Care – At a Crossroads”
LOCAL HOSPICES BENEFIT FROM 5th ANNUAL HIKE FOR HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE Ottawa - Weather conditions varied, but spirits were high on Sunday, May 6, 2007, as thousands of Canadians in more than 90 sites across Canada together raised close to $800,000 in the 5th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care – an increase of $125,000 over last year. Thanks to the generous support of founding sponsor The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and home care exclusive sponsor Bayshore Home Health, all proceeds remain in the local Hike site community...
COME HIKE WITH US! 5th ANNUAL HIKE FOR HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE Ottawa - On Sunday, May 6, 2007, thousands of Canadians – including a Calgary Stampeder – in more than 90 sites across Canada will take to the hills, parks, and hiking trails for the 5th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care. All funds raised through this unique event stay in local communities to help fund local hospice palliative care programs and services. This year, the Hike for Hospice Palliative Care kicks off National Hospice Palliative Care Week, which takes place from May 7th to 13th...
Canadians Urged to Discuss Advance Care Planning Ottawa - Organizations across Canada will mark National Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 7th to 13th, in a variety of ways, but the central message will be the same – Canadians and their health care providers must communicate with each other to explore options and plan for end of life care. Events planned this year in communities throughout the country include hospice open houses, public lectures and dramatic presentations...
Pan-Canadian Gold Standards for Palliative Home Care released today by the CHPCA and CHCA Toronto
- At
a joint press conference to be held today at the Fairmont Royal York
Hotel in conjunction with the Canadian Home Care Association’s
national conference, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
(CHPCA) and the Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) will announce the
release of Pan-Canadian Gold
Standards for Palliative Home Care.
Pan-Canadian Gold Standards for Palliative Home Care released by the CHPCA and CHCA Ottawa - The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) are pleased to announce the release of the Pan-Canadian Gold Standards for Palliative Home Care...
Canadians are Dying for Care – Federal Government Cuts Funding for End-of-Life Care in Canada Montreal - The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) at their Annual General Meeting held in Montreal on Monday, September 25, 2006 passed the following Resolution to focus attention on the recent decision of the Federal Government to cut the budget of the Secretariat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care (Health Canada). Health Canada confirmed on Monday, September 25, 2006 that the budget for 2006-2007 will be $470,000 with $300,000 in funding still pending. This amount is significantly lower than the $1.7 Million the Secretariat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care received in 2005-2006...
2006 Hike for Hospice Palliative Care: A GREAT
SUCCESS
CANADIANS
ARE DYING FOR CARE
For immediate release – May 3, 2006 Ottawa — In response to the growing number of Canadians who are demanding quality end-of-life care, CHPCA is encouraging the Harper government to consider innovative ways to accommodate their various needs – whether it be acute hospital care, long term care, residential hospice or the home. Access to health care and wait times are one of the top priorities of the new Conservative government, but that will only help with acute hospital care and long term care settings...
ONLY 9% OF CANADIANS DISCUSS THEIR END-OF-LIFE WISHES WITH THEIR DOCTOR1 For immediate release – May 2, 2006 Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the process by which individuals can decide what they desire for end-of-life care. ACP guarantees a clear understanding of patients’ wishes when they are no longer able to voice their opinion. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is encouraging Canadians to undertake ACP to ensure a say in the decisions that will dictate their end-of-life care. This ensures that their family and friends are not asked to make those difficult decisions alone... 1This
telephone survey was conducted by Ipsos-Reid
from
S. Lawrence Librach, MD, CCFP, FCFP, recipient of Hospice Palliative Care Award of Excellence Ottawa – At its national conference last night in Edmonton, Alberta, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) recognized the exemplary efforts of six dedicated hospice palliative care champions...
Frank D. Ferris M.D. recipient of Hospice Palliative Care Leadership Award Ottawa – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) has awarded Frank D. Ferris M.D. the 2005 CHPCA Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of hospice palliative care in Canada.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Urges Federal Government to Develop National Strategy on Palliative and End-of-Life Care Edmonton – Today, the Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC) released a framework for a National Strategy on Palliative and End-of-Life Care at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s national conference.
MINISTER OF STATE (FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS) TO WELCOME THE LAUNCH OF NEW CAREGIVER GUIDE Ottawa – Today on Parliament Hill, the Honourable Tony Ianno, Minister of State (Families and Caregivers) officially welcomed the launch of the book ‘A Caregiver’s Guide – A HANDBOOK ABOUT END-OF-LIFE CARE’.
Minister of State, Tony Ianno, (Families and Caregivers) welcomes the launch of the new book for family and informal caregivers in Ottawa, May 5th, 2005 (Ottawa) - The Honourable Tony Ianno, will officially welcome the launch of the book ‘A Caregiver’s Guide – A HANDBOOK ABOUT END-OF-LIFE CARE at a press conference on Parliament Hill.
OTTAWA –On Sunday, May 1, 2005, thousands of Canadians in 94 communities across Canada will take to the hills, parks, and hiking trails for the 3rd Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care. This event is unique in that 100% of all funds raised in the community where the hike occurs, stays in that community.
The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Receives Hospice Palliative Care Leadership Award TORONTO – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) has awarded The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation the 2004 CHPCA Leadership Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the field of hospice palliative care in Canada...
Victoria Volunteer Coordinator Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Hospice Palliative Care MONTREAL – At this very minute, thousands of Canadians are caring for a loved one with a life-threatening illness. As our population ages, more and more Canadians will find themselves in a similar situation. Chances are it could be you. If so, where can you turn in your time of need for the support and the expert care you require? ...
Hospice Palliative Care Services Receive Increase Coverage in New Health Care Plan OTTAWA - The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is pleased with the recently announced health agreement between the federal government and the provinces. This agreement finally takes steps towards addressing the needs of those requiring access to quality hospice palliative care home care services in the home...
Majority of Terminally-ill Canadians Denied Hospice Palliative Care in Home Setting – New Report Urges Importance of Strategy to set National Standards OTTAWA -- A national report released today showed that of the 160,000 Canadians who die each year of a terminal illness, only five to fifteen percent have access to hospice palliative care services...
OTTAWA - A new poll released today by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) helps illustrate that a more comprehensive, integrated and coordinated approach to palliative and end-of-life care is needed in Canada. As part of National Hospice Palliative Care Week, CHPCA is calling on the federal and provincial governments ...
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OTTAWA – While governments across Canada are making progress in advancing hospice palliative care in Canada, they are losing ground in terms of providing resources to support volunteers and family caregivers, according to the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)...
CANADIANS HIKE FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE
OTTAWA – Caregivers, health professionals and average Canadians will be putting on their running shoes and hiking boots in 78 communities on May 4th to raise money and awareness for hospice palliative care in Canada...
OTTAWA – The week of May 5-11, 2003 will mark National Hospice Palliative Care Week, a time to recognize the work of thousands of caregivers and volunteers who help dying Canadians complete their end-of-life journey...
HOSPICE
PALLIATIVE CARE TO HONOUR SENATOR SHARON CARSTAIRS WINNIPEG – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) will honor Senator Sharon Carstairs for her commitment to the advancement of hospice palliative care services and programs in Canada at a special breakfast Friday May 2 at The Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, MB...
OTTAWA – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) will hold a news conference in the Charles Lynch Theatre, Room 130S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill at 9:30 a.m. May 2nd to respond to the federal government’s record on hospice palliative care issues...
OTTAWA – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is pleased to see the inclusion of job and income protection for caregivers in yesterday’s federal budget. The government has moved to expand the employment insurance program to allow for compassionate leave for those who must take time off from work to care for a gravely ill child, parent or spouse...
Romanow
Commission Report recommends Hospice Palliative Care to be included in
Canada Health Act
OTTAWA – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is pleased to see the inclusion of hospice palliative care in the Romanow Commission Report released last week. Hospice palliative care garnered much attention during the public consultation phase as more and more Canadians deal with the death of a loved one in an era of program and services cutbacks...
HOSPICE
PALLIATIVE CARE COMMUNITY ENDORSES PALLIATIVE CARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN SENATE
REPORT
OTTAWA – The Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology released its sixth and final report on October 28, 2002 entitled “The Health of Canadians – The Federal Role”. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is pleased to see the inclusion of palliative care in the report. The report makes five main recommendations around end-of-life care ...
Calgary
Physician Recognized Nationally for Excellence in End-of-Life Care
Monday, October 7, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association recognized the exemplary efforts of three devoted hospice palliative care champions and professionals. The 2002 Award of Excellence in Hospice Palliative Care was presented to a most deserving candidate; Dr. Jose Pereira, an exemplary medical visionary with a passion for advocacy and quality care for all citizens...
OTTAWA – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is pleased to see the inclusion of caregiver leave in the Throne Speech today. The government has announced an Employment Insurance allowance so that Canadians can take compassionate leave to care for terminally ill family members. ...
Canadian Palliative Care Association applauds federal support for palliative care
OTTAWA, June 5 /CNW/ - Today's announcement of $1 million in federal funding for the development of a national strategy for end-of-life care is a positive step, said Dr. Bernard Lapointe, president of the Canadian Palliative Care Association. The funding and the creation of a Secretariat on Palliative...
Carstairs
Appointment Moves Canada Closer to Good End-of-Life Care for All
OTTAWA, March 15 /CNW/ - The appointment of Senator Sharon Carstairs by the Prime Minister to a post of special responsibility for palliative care was applauded by groups across Canada. "This means that we are moving closer to implementation of the June 2000...
New End-of-Life Care Coalition Demands
Federal Action
TORONTO, Dec. 3 /CNW/ - Representatives of more than 20 national stakeholder groups meeting in Toronto this weekend demanded that the Government of Canada act immediately to implement the Senate report Quality End-of-Life Care: The Right of Every Canadian released in June...
Media Advisory - Canadian Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, Oct. 12 /CNW/ - Event: 50 BT Voices for Hospices Concerts across Canada...
Bill
to provide income security for family caregivers praised
OTTAWA, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - The Canadian Palliative Care Association today declared its support for a private member's bill calling for income security for Canadians who must take time from work to care for sick or dying family members. Bill 486, presented by Peter Stoffer, M.P., received first reading in...
OTTAWA, Sept. 22 /CNW/ - On Monday, September 25, 2000, Senator Sharon Carstairs will announce the launch of the completion of national standards in hospice palliative care for Canada by the Canadian Palliative Care...
Palliative
care community urges government to act on senate end-of-life report
OTTAWA, June 6 /CNW/ - The Canadian Palliative Care Association urges the federal government to act immediately on the Senate report on quality end-of-life care released today. The Senate report calls for a national strategy for end-of-life care to include drug and home care coverage...
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