Visitors from Far and Wide Demonstrate How Journey Home Hospice Makes a Difference
Over the last year, Journey Home Hospice, a program of the Saint Elizabeth Foundation, has been blazing trails as a thought leader and exchanging knowledge with national and international organizations to make a difference in the lives of people most in need at end-of-life. As a teaching and learning facility, we are always thrilled […]
Holidays Bring Hope and Happiness Coast to Coast
We had a busy holiday season between bringing Hope and Happiness through the annual Saint Elizabeth Foundation campaign, and extra funding available for special projects through the SE Health 115th Anniversary Fund. This year the Foundation distributed nearly 10,000 socks and handwarmers through service delivery centres (SDCs) nationwide to help people in need. Additional 115 […]
Virtual reality gives hospice patients the experiences they long for
What is the link between the heart-pounding thrill of free-falling from a plane while skydiving; serenity, peace, and calm felt while exploring a hidden rainforest; awe and fascination while taking in masterpieces like the Mona Lisa; and pure, simple joy watching puppies play in a field of summer flowers? All these experiences – and […]
Nancy Lefebre Receives Award of Excellence from Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Nancy Lefebre has made it her mission to advocate for quality palliative care and now, these efforts have been recognized nationally at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference. The Award of Excellence, presented to Lefebre in a special ceremony the afternoon of Oct. 12, was bestowed for her continued commitment to palliative care access, […]