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.
Media Release
April 5, 2012The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association urges all Canadians to Recognize and Support Family Caregivers: April 5 is National Family Caregiver Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2012 Ottawa, ON – It is estimated that annually, 23% of Canadians care for... Read More...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Ipsos-Reid poll indicates majority of Canadians haven’t talked about their wishes for care (Ottawa) –Imagine, one day, without any warning, you find yourself in a hospital in a life-threatening situation, unable... Read More...
NEWS RELEASE April 2, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is optimistic about many of the recommendations put forth in the Special Commission on Dying with Dignity’s (Commission spéciale sur la question... Read More...
Hike Site of the Month: Beth Donovan Hospice
April 2, 2012The Beth Donovan Hospice is gearing up for the second year of Hike for Hospice. In their first year, over 200 Hikers participated in the walk, raising more than $9,450. Sue Walker shares some of Beth Donovan Hospice’... Read More...
NEWS RELEASE March 2012 (Ottawa, ON) Most of us hope to be able to communicate to the very end of our lives – but it doesn’t always happen that way. A Task Group representing over 25 associations across... Read More...