Palliative Care Articles

A Caregiver’s Guide Fills Important Need, Becomes National Success Story

A handbook about end-of-life care, A Caregiver’s Guide was developed in 2000 by the Edmonton Commandery in association with the Palliative Care Association of Alberta, the Alberta Cancer Board and the Edmonton Regional Palliative Care Program...
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Nurses Honoured for Hospice Palliative Care Specialist Certification

In 2004, ten registered nurses from Northwestern Ontario were certified as specialists in the care of patients with terminal illness and their families. A further eight nurses from the region received their certification in 2005. These nurses were among the first group... read more.

Palliative Care Institutions Benefit From Financial Support, Home Care Training

The Montreal Commandery provides ongoing financial support to local palliative care institutions, including West Island Palliative Care Residence, Lakeshore General Hospital, Montréal General Hospital... read more.

Training Volunteers in Palliative Care Provides Province-Wide Assistance

The Manitoba Commandery focuses its energies on funding for the training of volunteers in palliative care. Our support has been directed to Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba, which provides a superior program for volunteers... read more.

Thousands Affected by Death, Find Hope, Education and Support at Hospice

The Calgary Commandery is proud of its commitment to the community as reflected in the support of the many programs offered by Hospice Calgary’s anticipatory and bereavement services ... read more.

Self-Study Modules Developed For Grief Care Education Benefits Training

The Edmonton Commandery has a strong relationship with the Capital Health Regional Palliative Care Program. All trained volunteers in the program proudly denote their status by wearing a pin that incorporates the green Maltese cross of St. Lazarus in recognition... read more.

Kairos House and Outreach Programs Assist Persons with HIV/AIDS

Kairos House, a seven bedroom hospice for persons living with HIV / AIDS, has been an important Edmonton Commandery project for over 15 years. The social parallels between HIV / AIDS and leprosy, the ancient cause of the Order of St. Lazarus, are strong and led to... read more.

Seminar Series Explores Many Aspects of End of Life Care

In an effort to bring a better understanding of end of life care to the public and to health care professionals and volunteers alike, the Western Ontario Commandery sponsored a series of seminars in conjunction with the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University... read more.

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