"On behalf of the Hospital’s Patient Service Group of Family Medicine and Community Services I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation at our 10th Annual Celebration of Diversity day. The display you provided was excellent and definitely resourceful for our community and the hospital. We thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to attend this event and look forward to your continued support in years to come. "

- Seemi - Program Assistant Family Medicine and Community Services

Can you do palliative care?

Yes. Our non-medical services can make the final transitions of life at home easier. Our caregivers have the sensitivity compassion and experience to handle end-of-life situations.

Community Resources

Hospice & Palliative Care

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association the national voice for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada its work inlcudes public policy public education and awareness. Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care to patients family members health care providers researchers and educators. Living Lessons - A national initiative to increase awareness of hospice palliative care and end-of-life services in Canada.

http://www.chpca.net/index

Non-Profit Organizations

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SB&H)

The Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SB&H), is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. SB&H provides a comprehensive and essential range of services for parents, families, youth and adults with sb/h. Their programs are rooted in the principles of self-help and personal support.

http://www.sbhao.on.ca