National Hospice Palliative Care Week
April 29, 2016 12:22 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year's National Hospice Palliative Care Week is entitled "Hospice Palliative Care First" and encourages Canadians to advocate for quality...
ACP asks "What's your excuse?"
April 11, 2016 10:49 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, April 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- I'm too busy. It's bad luck. I'm too young. Those are just a few of the reasons that Canadians have for not having conversations with loved ones about what...
Advance Care Planning Asks "Are you an SDM?"
April 04, 2016 15:15 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, April 4, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Someday, you may need to make medical decisions on behalf of a family member or friend, perhaps during a time of crisis. Would you know what to say or...
Ian's Walk for End of Life Care 2015
May 21, 2015 05:41 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, May 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 21st, Ian Bos will embark on a cross-country walk in memory of his late father, Ted Bos to raise awareness and funds for palliative care...
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association organizes 13th Hike for Hospice Palliative Care Across Canada
May 01, 2015 13:13 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, May 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 3, 2015, thousands of Canadians of all ages will gather on walking paths, parks, and hiking trails across Canada to celebrate the 13th Annual Hike for...
The Power of 10: Let's talk about Hospice Palliative Care
April 30, 2015 05:24 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, April 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the best ways to spread a message is by turning to your own social circles. This year's National Hospice Palliative Care Week campaign, which runs May...
Wear your seatbelt. Put on a bike helmet. Make your advance care plan.
April 08, 2015 05:15 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, April 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most of us instinctively put on our seatbelts when we get into a car. And we know it's a good idea to put on a helmet before getting on a bike. So why haven't...
Why can't we talk about this?
February 03, 2015 05:23 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, Feb. 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine identifies significant barriers to discussions about care for seriously ill patients in Canadian hospitals. The...
Look who's NOT Talking
October 21, 2014 05:28 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, Oct. 21, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recent polls suggest that 60% of Canadians want to have important end-of-life conversations with their doctors, however a large number of health professionals...
House of Commons Recognizes the Urgent Need for National Direction in Palliative Care through the Adoption of Motion M-456
June 13, 2014 06:15 ET
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
OTTAWA, June 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the House of Commons passed Motion M-456, recognizing that there is a need for national strategies, frameworks and blueprints in hospice palliative...