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...
Nov 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Front Page, News
The Action Plan: A Product of Insights from 33 Experts, 32 Organizations, and Two Public Partners at the 2022 Provincial Bereavement Roundtable. The groundbreaking report maps how British Columbians experience grief, and where they turn for support, and presents...
Nov 14, 2023 | Events, Front Page, News
Dementia Care for Clients and Families – A Palliative ApproachWinter Lunch & Learn Webinar Series December 4, 5, 7, 8th, 202312:00 – 1:00 PDT Each year, BCHPCA organizes two Lunch and Learn Series, providing a diverse range of educational sessions for both...
Oct 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Front Page, News
Many people in Canada experience challenges in accessing palliative care when and where they need it early enough in their illness trajectory to get the support they need. These challenges have been further exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19...
Sep 27, 2023 | Events, Front Page, News
Hospice Education Day November 3rd – 4th, 2023Parksville, BC In the past years, the pandemic has certainly caused many challenges and disruptions in the hospice and palliative care societies. It is important to stay connected with our interdisciplinary and...
Jun 1, 2023 | Front Page, News, Press Release
Funding for the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association announced The BC Ministry of Health has provided the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) a grant of $140,000 to support the ongoing delivery of high quality palliative care by British Columbia hospice...
Mar 7, 2023 | Campaigns, Front Page, News
April 3 – 30, 2023 Throughout the month of April, the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) will be leading the charge in honouring B.C. and Yukon Hospice Societies. 2023 marks the third annual Wildflower Bloom Campaign to raise funds for hospice societies...
Feb 20, 2023 | Events, Front Page, News
March 20th – 24th, 2023 (11:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Standard Time) Every year, BCHPCA hosts for its members and the public two Lunch and Learn Series that cover a multitude of topics. Join us virtually on March 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th from 11:30 am to...