Join the North West Regional Palliative Care Program on October 9, 2024, from 12–1:00 p.m. ET, for an impactful session focused on enhancing the application of a palliative approach to care within your family practice. In this session, you’ll assess personal and system gaps in current care approaches and learn […]

CHPCA is excited to announce the theme for National Children’s Palliative Care Day: Make Every Day Count! Join us on Thursday, October 10, 2024 as we shine a light on how children’s hospice palliative care helps families enjoy each day to its fullest. As always, CHPCA will be hosting a webinar on October 10 in honour […]

Join us for a focused 1-hour webinar where palliative care experts will provide Peer-to-Peer practice support on advanced pain management strategies. This session will explore the intricacies of sleep architecture, the role of cannabinoids in pain relief, and the profound consequences of untreated pain. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your expertise and gain valuable […]

            McGill University’s International Congress on Palliative Care is the longest running congress for this field. Founded in 1976 by Dr. Balfour Mount and his colleagues, it is now organized and hosted biennially by Palliative Care McGill. Over 1,500 delegates, from more than 65 countries participate in making this one […]

The upcoming Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL) Single Topic Conference (STC) 2024 on Hepatocellular Carcinoma. This prestigious event, dedicated to the exploration of advancements in liver cancer research and treatment, will be held in conjunction with the International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA). Dates: ILCA Annual Conference (Oct. 17-19 October); CASL Single Topic Conference […]

Ensuring that the needs and wishes of each person with a life-limiting illness and their family are understood.​ Learn about palliative care needs and enhance your knowledge of the practical aspects of palliative and end-of-life care. Explore current trends, issues and research with our invited guest experts and your colleagues. Topic areas include: Back to […]

Spiritual Care Community of Practice – Series 2 Sessions will run from August 2024 to April 2025. This community of practice, in partnership with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, centers around the understanding and application of spiritual health and its diverse meanings within the context of palliative and bereavement care. The goal of this community […]

Choosing Wisely Talks | Understanding the Downstream Consequences of Overuse Unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures can lead to a cascade of follow-up appointments, referrals, and, at times, unintended harm. These downstream consequences are rarely discussed but can significantly impact patients. Join Choosing Wisely Talks on October 30 at 12 p.m. ET during Canadian Patient Safety Week for a conversation on reducing […]

        All Together, a compassionate communities initiative, is open to Health Care Providers, Volunteers, Volunteer lead organizations, Community Groups, and individuals looking to be inspired by and learn from others developing compassionate communities. Don will share key concepts from his capstone project that focused on the supporting caregiver compassion in the Emergency […]

              Join the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) for an unforgettable experience at FMF 2024. Immerse yourself in a world of knowledge as renowned speakers share their insights on primary care, patient-centred approaches, and emerging trends in family medicine.

Join Nova Scotia Health (NSH) for their first ECHO session on the importance of goals of care and levels of intervention. You’ll learn about NSH’s policy, care directive, and the Goals of Care form, along with the roles and responsibilities of health care providers. The session will also cover lessons learned and valuable resources.  Open […]