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Executive Director, Shuswap Hospice Society
Shuswap Hospice Society is a non-profit organization seeking an Executive Director. We provide compassionate grief and bereavement services and support to Shuswap residents, and the families, friends and caregivers of those experiencing life altering transitions. With...
Spring Webinar Series 2024 – Registration Open
Register today and mark your calendars for March 18,19,20 and 21st for an enlightening series of webinars focusing on “Palliative Care Awareness: Bringing Hospice and Palliative Care to Home and Community”. This initiative is part of the BCHPCA’s annual endeavor to host two informative Lunch and Learn Series, aimed at broadening the horizons of both its members and the wider community.
Canada signs $733 million bilateral agreement to help British Columbians age with dignity
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,...
Establishing A Common Definition For Care Provided By Hospice Societies In BC (2022-2023)
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.
Stay Tuned for Grief Bereavement Mental Health Summit 2024
Stay tuned for more information about this year’s GBMH Summit! Join today to become a member and for exclusive member discounts. Engage with leading experts at this special in-person North American Summit dedicated to exploring grief, bereavement, and mental health topics all under one roof.
Economic Club of Canada: Hospice and Palliative Care in Canada
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...
HCABC Report Back – Summary Report 2023
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...
The Framework on Palliative Care in Canada – Five Years Later
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...
National Grief & Bereavement Day 2023
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...
Grief And Bereavement Support In BC: A Collaborative Improvement Action Plan
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...