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.
For Immediate Release Ottawa, August 31, 2021 — The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is happy to announce North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network (NSMHPCN) as the newest addition to the growing number of Canadian Compassionate Companies (... Read More...
Bill C-220 Reaches Royal Assent, Extending the Canada Labour Code by Five Unpaid Days Last year, MP Matt Jeneroux introduced Bill-C220 as a private member’s bill—only 2% of these types of bills usually become law.... Read More...
Compassion in care is not routinely measured, hindering positive outcomes for patients Calgary, Alberta – Health care has become part of daily conversation over the last year. But when measuring the quality of health care, empirical data... Read More...
OTTAWA, ON, June 16, 2021 – Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Canada has released Essential Conversations: A Guide to Advance Care Planning in Long-Term Care Settings. This comprehensive toolkit offers a roadmap for those involved in planning for and... Read More...
Frailty: Assessment, Mitigation & Prevention Module
June 9, 2021The module will explore the concept of frailty: a condition of reduced function and health in older individuals that increases the odds of developing multiple medical conditions and affects an individual’s ability to perform activities... Read More...
For Immediate Release June 7th, 2020 (Kingston, Ontario) – The Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) has released a professional development education module entitled Frailty: Assessment, Mitigation, and Prevention. The module is available on the CFN website at no cost... Read More...
OTTAWA, ON, June 3, 2021 – Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Canada has released the Resource Guide for Home and Community Care Providers for healthcare professionals in home-based care environments. The easy-to-use guide highlights resources for home care workers... Read More...
There are no words to fully express the grief and sorrow we feel for the 215 children that have been discovered on the grounds of Kamloops Indian Residential School. This news has echoed throughout the nation, serving... Read More...
For Immediate Release – May 11, 2021: Ross Video is an Ottawa-based technology company with fifteen global office locations and an employee headcount fast approaching one thousand. A leading provider of solutions and services to the live production industry,... Read More...