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April 07, 2025 09:43 ET | Source: VITAS Healthcare

Conversations Today to Empower Tomorrow: VITAS® Healthcare Elevates National Healthcare Decisions Day

On April 16, National Healthcare Decisions Day, VITAS will host a free webinar exploring the history, application and types of advance directives.
May 21, 2015 05:41 ET | Source: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Ian's Walk for End of Life Care 2015

OTTAWA, May 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 21st, Ian Bos will embark on a cross-country walk in memory of his late father, Ted Bos to raise awareness and funds for palliative care...
April 30, 2015 05:24 ET | Source: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

The Power of 10: Let's talk about Hospice Palliative Care

OTTAWA, April 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the best ways to spread a message is by turning to your own social circles. This year's National Hospice Palliative Care Week campaign, which runs May...
April 08, 2015 05:15 ET | Source: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Wear your seatbelt. Put on a bike helmet. Make your advance care plan.

OTTAWA, April 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most of us instinctively put on our seatbelts when we get into a car. And we know it's a good idea to put on a helmet before getting on a bike. So why haven't...
February 03, 2015 05:23 ET | Source: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Why can't we talk about this?

OTTAWA, Feb. 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine identifies significant barriers to discussions about care for seriously ill patients in Canadian hospitals. The...