Here you will find CHPCA’s press releases and other articles of interest on hospice palliative care in Canada. If you have a news item you would like to share, please contact us.
Yesterday afternoon, the House of Commons almost unanimously voted in favor of Motion M-456, recognizing that there is a need for national strategies, frameworks and blueprints in hospice palliative and end-of-life care. The motion also recognizes... Read More...
Today is a historic moment for the millions of people worldwide living with and dying from life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart disease, HIV and multi-drug resistant TB as the World Health Assembly adopts the first... Read More...
MYTH: Hospices are generally just for old people FACT: Hospice and palliative care is for people of all ages People don’t like to think that children die, however a big part of palliative care is... Read More...
Busting the Myths about Hospice Palliative Care!
May 5, 2014How much do you really know? (May 1, 2014, Ottawa, ON) – “Receiving hospice palliative care means you’ll die soon.” “Hospice palliative care is just for seniors.” “I can only get hospice palliative care in a hospital.” These... Read More...
As Minister of Health, I am pleased to acknowledge National Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 4th to 10th, the focus of which is “Busting the Myths about Hospice Palliative Care”. This year’s theme underscores the... Read More...
Come Hike with us!
May 4, 2014Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Celebrates 12th Hike for Hospice Palliative Care On May 4, 2014, thousands of Canadians of all ages will gather on walking paths, parks, and hiking trails across Canada to celebrate the 12th Annual... Read More...
April 5 is National Caregiver Day Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, in partnership with We Care Home Health Services, a division of CBI Health Group, recognizes the dedication and devotion of all family caregivers... Read More...
What’s your reason? Tell your story on April 16th
April 1, 2014(Ottawa, ON) – Everyone has a reason for talking – or not talking – about the care they’d want if they couldn’t speak for themselves. The National Advance Care Planning in Canada initiative is challenging Canadians to... Read More...
Have you had the talk? 55% of Canadians have not
March 11, 2014(Ottawa, ON) – About six in ten Canadians believe that it’s extremely important to talk to someone about their end-of-life care preferences – but a new Harris/Decima poll indicates that only 45% have done so. The poll... Read More...
Factsheet: Building the Future of Palliative Care Together Ottawa – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health committed to increased palliative care training to help Canadians receive the compassionate palliative care they need. Funding is being provided... Read More...