Margaret Bahen Hospice - Newmarket

Application

Registration form required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Varies by program * check website, call or email for more information
Age Requirements: Ages 18 year(s) and up
Residency Requirements: Ontario Health atHome boundaries

Fees

Varies per training

Executives

Sonya Murray - President and Chief Executive Officer
416-447-7244 ext 713 * smurray@betterlivinghealth.org
Kristen Caballero - Senior Vice President Quality Improvement and Performance
416-447-7244 ext 736 * kcaballero@betterlivinghealth.org

Contacts

Carol Edward - VP Hospice Palliative Care
905- 967-1500 ext 126 * CEdward@myhospice.ca
Juliet Irish - Education and Training Specialist
jirish@myhospice.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

York Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for service providers offering end-of-life care * referral to other community services

Education Programs - Education and information to service providers on palliative and end-of-life care * program content includes basic training in non-medical pain and symptom management, effective communication skills, family dynamics, spiritual challenges, grief and bereavement, culture and ethics, care for the caregiver, advanced care planning and self care

Education and Resource Centre - Provides psychosocial palliative care education programs and workshops for primary caregivers, volunteers, and the health care community * Lending library - collection of books, publications, and videos providing information on a variety of different topics relating to hospice palliative care * service provider information * information on volunteer and community resources * information on grief and bereavement services

About Us

PalCare is a psychosocial hospice palliative care education provider funded by Ontario Health. Providing foundational Core 1 training to PSWs, allied healthcare professionals, and volunteers working in hospice palliative care; end of life care; as well as grief and bereavement fields. PalCare offers customized training to LTC, colleges and other agencies. PalCare offers monthly workshops, focused on current issues in hospice palliative care, as well as hosts an annual symposium.