| Program: | PalCare | ||
| Organizations: |
Better Living Health and Community Services Margaret Bahen Hospice - Newmarket |
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-967-1500 ext 115 | ||
| Fax: | 905-967-0018 | ||
| Email: | education@myhospice.ca | ||
| Website: | www.mypalcare.org | ||
| Address: |
Margaret Bahen Hospice 653 Queen St Newmarket, ON L3Y 2J1 |
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| Intersection: | Prospect St and Queen St | ||
| Location: | Newmarket | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Office: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * program hours vary | ||
| Executives: |
Sonya Murray - President and Chief Executive Officer 416-447-7244 ext 713 * smurray@betterlivinghealth.org Kristen Caballero - Senior Vice President 416-447-7244 ext 736 * kcaballero@betterlivinghealth.org |
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| Contacts: |
Carol Edward - VP Hospice Palliative Care 905- 967-1500 ext 126 * CEdward@myhospice.ca Leiah Shea - Education and Training Coordinator lshea@myhospice.ca |
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| Service Description: |
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 |
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| Fees: | Varies per training | ||
| 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 |
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | York Region | ||
About UsPalCare 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. |
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This information was last completely updated on: 7-23-2025 |
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