Healthcare Professionals

  • Compassionate Communities, Community Care & Connection during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is hosting a new 3-part webinar series, entitled Compassionate Communities, Community Care & Connection during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The series begins on August 4, 2020, from 12:30p.m. – 1:30 pm EST and is intended for Health care/service providers and frontline workers, Volunteers, Individuals and Families. The series will Continue reading →

  • HPCO Statement and Actions on Anti-Racism

    At the core of hospice palliative care is a steadfast belief in the intrinsic value of each individual and their right to quality of life and quality of care. Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) acknowledges the long-term and historical trauma that has been a reality for racialized minorities and Indigenous Continue reading →

  • Share and Learn, Join a Community of Practice

    What is a Community of Practice (CoP)? Communities of Practice (CoP) are groups of people who share an interest or a passion for something they do, and a desire to share knowledge and learn as they interact regularly. The domain: A Community of Practice has an identity defined by a Continue reading →

  • Having Difficult Conversations: Communication Tips & Strategies in the Context of COVID-19 (Four Part Webinar Series)

    Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association invites you to attend a four part webinar series on Having Difficult Conversations: Communication Tips & Strategies in the Context of COVID-19.   Session One Introduction to Health Care Consent, Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations July 23, Continue reading →

  • Caregiver Support Modules

    You might be new to caregiving, or you might be well along your journey. Regardless of the unique circumstances of your situation, we do know that all caregiving can be incredibly rewarding, and it can be incredibly isolating and stressful too. The HPCO Caregiver Support Modules are meant to assist Continue reading →

  • Compassionate Communities

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, our communities’ compassion is coming into full relief. Everywhere, citizens are banding together to create support groups for the vulnerable and socially isolated in their communities. Whether it’s checking in by phone, delivering pre-cooked meals and groceries, or creating postcards to distribute in hospitals for patients Continue reading →

  • Compassionate Communities

    During COVID19, our communities’ compassion is coming into full relief. Everywhere, citizens are banding together to create support groups for the vulnerable and socially isolated in their communities. Whether it’s checking in by phone, delivering pre-cooked meals and groceries, or creating postcards to distribute in hospitals for patients who cannot Continue reading →

  • HPCO & CHPCA Present a Webinar on: Approaches to Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations

    Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association invites you to attend a webinar on Approaches to Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations Monday, June 15th, 2020, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST Click Here To Register: https://hpco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hEdWKmgcTsSm8gcfofXQgQ Facilitated by: Dr. Leah Steinberg MD, MA, Continue reading →

  • Staying Well Series

    Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) is pleased to present the Staying Well Series to support caregivers, individuals, and families who could benefit from daily reflections to help guide and comfort them during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many individuals are suffering, and we hope these inspirational messages can help in some small Continue reading →

  • Virtual Grief and Bereavement Supports for Health Care Workers on Emotional, Spiritual & Compassionate Care

    HPCO partnered with Eugene Dufour to provide health care workers/health service providers, with the opportunity to participate in a virtual 10-part series focusing on emotional, spiritual and compassionate care regarding COVID-19. Eugene is a clinically trained Individual, Marital and Family Therapist, Bereavement Specialist, Compassion Fatigue Educator and Therapist and a Continue reading →