Jun 7, 2024 | Careers, Front Page, News
Fort Nelson Hospice Society is looking to hire a Hospice Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS The job requires a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communications skills. A certificate, preferably in social work, sociology, psychology or a...
Jun 3, 2024 | Events, Front Page, News
Grief, Bereavement & Mental Health Summit November 20 – 22, 2024Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport, BC The GBMH Summit is a triannual event that brings together professionals, caregivers, policymakers, and stakeholders to delve into interdisciplinary...
Apr 5, 2024 | Events, Front Page, News
Palliative Care Awareness: Bringing Hospice and Palliative Care to Home and Community Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our 2024 Spring Lunch & Learn Webinar Series a success! Recordings are now available for members of BCHPCA. Please login to...
Feb 12, 2024 | Front Page, News, Press Release
News release February 12, 2024 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Health Canada Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years,...
Jan 22, 2024 | Events, Front Page, News
Big News! BC Centre for Palliative Care & BC Hospice Palliative Care Association announce a consensus-based definition for the services provided by hospice societies in BC. For further information please visit Hospice Definitions...
Jan 17, 2024 | Events, Front Page, News
Grief, Bereavement & Mental Health Summit Fall 2024British Columbia Grief and bereavement support is the second largest service category for BC and Yukon hospice societies driven by community need and has been further fueled by the pandemic. Grief is a response to...
Jan 12, 2024 | Events, Front Page, News
Upcoming Event January 24, 2024 HCABC Secretariat and BC Hospice Palliative Care Association ED, Pablita Thomas will be a Panelist at the upcoming event, Economic Club of Canada; Hospice and Palliative Care in Canada on January 24, 2024, held at the Sheraton Center...
Jan 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Front Page, News
On October 6, 2023, the Hospice Care Alliance of British Columbia (HCABC) held its second Roundtable meeting at the Vancouver Marriott Airport Hotel. The event, facilitated by Pabilta Thomas, Executive Director of BCHPCA and Secretariat of the Alliance, was attended...
Dec 4, 2023 | Advocacy, Front Page, News
Health Canada has published a progress report on its “Framework on Palliative Care in Canada” detailing the progress in palliative care since the adoption of the 2017 framework. This framework, mandated by the Government of Canada, focuses on improving palliative care...
Nov 21, 2023 | Campaigns, Front Page, News
Grieving is a universal experience. The grief experienced throughout many BC communities, nationally and worldwide, is significant. This year, the CHPCA reminds everyone through the National Grief and Bereavement Day to Reach Out! This day serves as a reminder that...
