Take part in the next session in the Community-Based Primary Palliative Care Community of Practice, “Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Palliative Care”. In this session, learn how to effectively recognize and address common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in palliative care, such as nausea, constipation, and bowel obstruction. Presenter Dr. Golda Tradounsky will share appropriate interventions and treatments plans to […]

Learn how to gently start conversations about advance care planning, recognize and respond to grief, and foster environments that enable meaningful and transformative discussions. REGISTER HERE

Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series Care partners often experience a continuous and profound sense of loss as they walk alongside a person living with dementia. This webinar will delve into the unique challenges that care partners face, illuminating the multifaceted nature of grief throughout the dementia journey. Participants will explore how […]

The Primary Care Access Improvement offering helps team-based primary care organizations create efficiencies and optimize team functioning, so patients receive timely care, regardless of urgency or demand.

Hosted by Covenant Health Palliative Institute, this ongoing series brings together clinicians, educators, and leaders across Alberta to engage in discussions and explore topics such as continuing education, care delivery processes and best practice care. Register for the next session of this series, “Pain and anxiety medications at end of life from a palliative nurse consultant […]

Calling all long-term care providers leading palliative care-related QI initiatives in Ontario! Join us for the next session in the Ontario Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Community of Practice, “From Recognition to Relief: Enhancing Pain Management in Dementia through Quality Improvement,” focused on dementia-related pain, symptom management, and responsive behaviours in LTC. REGISTER HERE

Discover how primary and community care can reduce emergency visits. We’ll examine strategies through various pathways, including primary care improvements, integrating care and workforce considerations while working with and for patients. The webinar will cover the impact of these approaches and share real-world examples and actionable insights. REGISTER HERE

REGISTRATION: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/v9fxJbS5QcWClMK_pMwtmA CME CREDITS: MainPro+/MOC Section 1 credits: 1.0. About the topic: In this TI Best Evidence Webinar, Dr. Davie Wong will address a historical practice that is often unwarranted, by reviewing evidence from RCTs and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of oral and IV antibiotics. He will suggest criteria to determine when oral therapy is appropriate and will […]

This community of practice from the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association invites you to join a dynamic community of learning focused on improving care for older adults, their families, and health care teams. Take part to discover valuable strategies for improving health and well-being outcomes, supporting older adults’ autonomy, and integrating best practices into your clinical […]

Couldn’t attend the April webinar on the newly released Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care: British Columbia Edition? Here’s another chance to explore this unique Canadian resource that provides a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of palliative care in British Columbia. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this unique, interactive tool, and how it can be used […]

                Shared decision-making is central to person- and family-centred care, especially when supporting older adults with dementia and multimorbidity at home. This session explores how respecting and valuing the diverse perspectives of individuals, families, and care providers can improve collaboration and lead to decisions that align with what […]

Take part in this upcoming accredited session hosted by the Institut de soins palliatifs et de fin de vie Michel-Sarrazin – Université Laval, for a discussion focused on issues of diversity in palliative care from the perspective of the health care provider. Presenter: Dr. Olivia Nguyen, MD, MM, CCMF(SP), FCMF, FRCPC, médecine palliative, Professeur adjoint […]

Recognizing and meeting a person’s unique holistic spiritual needs at end-of-life is a crucial element of home-based palliative care. The Canadian Home Care Association invites you to their upcoming webinar exploring the role of holistic spiritual care in home-based palliative care. Presenter Simon Lasair, a spiritual care practitioner, will discuss how spiritual care supports individuals and […]

Join Choosing Wisely Talks on June 11 at 12 p.m. ET to explore strategies for optimizing PPI use. Speakers will share Choosing Wisely Canada’s newly updated PPI toolkit, offering practical guidance on appropriate prescribing, duration, and when to consider deprescribing. REGISTER HERE

                                Join us for the official launch webinar of the Workshop in a Box — your complete toolkit to lead life-changing conversations about serious illness care. 💡 Learn how to run workshops 📦 Explore what's inside the box 🌍 Connect […]

This community of practice from the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association invites you to join a dynamic community of learning focused on improving care for older adults, their families, and health care teams. Take part to discover valuable strategies for improving health and well-being outcomes, supporting older adults’ autonomy, and integrating best practices into your clinical […]

Drs. Winemaker & Seow's "The Waiting Room Revolution" offers 7 keys to empower patients & families facing life-changing diagnoses. Join us! REGISTER HERE

In this upcoming McGill Palliative Care National Grand Rounds session, Dr. Marian Grant brings her clinical, policy, and marketing expertise to explore how to improve public understanding of palliative care. Drawing on her work with the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), the National Patient Advocacy Foundation, the University of […]

One in four long-term care residents are on antipsychotics potentially inappropriately, without a diagnosis of psychosis. To address this, an independent panel of experts has developed recommendations for a national target for appropriate use of antipsychotics in Canada’s long-term care homes. Join the launch event on June 18 at 12 p.m. ET, hosted by the Appropriate Use Coalition. Experts will […]

The Covenant Health Palliative Institute invites professionals providing psychosocial-spiritual care to patients with palliative needs, their families and bereaved in Alberta to explore relevant topics, connect with colleagues, and build connections! Presenters: Wenda Salomons, MTS, certified spiritual care practitioner, Covenant Health; Craig Traynor, MDiv, spiritual health practitioner, Covenant Health End-of-life suffering is complex. It can manifest […]

We're excited to announce the launch of a new community of practice designed for health care professionals across disciplines who are passionate about improving palliative care through collaboration.  Building on the success of our Interprofessional Rehabilitation session held in February, this series is designed for health care providers from all disciplines, whether you’re a seasoned champion of […]

We are excited to invite you to register for our Paediatric Clinical Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Simulation by SimKIDS (PediCARESS) workshop at The Hospital for Sick Children’s Simulation Centre in Toronto! This brand-new course offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice critical paediatric resuscitation and emergency skills through a blend of online learning and hands-on simulation […]

Take part in the next session in the Community-Based Primary Palliative Care Community of Practice, “Palliative Care for Adolescents and Young Adults.” This session will focus on the unique needs of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with serious illness, exploring physical and psychosocial challenges, and developing age-appropriate care strategies to address their developmental, emotional, and […]

Join the Heart Disease Community of Practice of their upcoming session, “Non-ischemic causes of heart failure.” This session will provide strategies for identifying non-ischemic causes of heart failure, such as congenital heart disease and amyloidosis, and different management techniques for non-ischemic heart failure. This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of […]

The WHPCA invites you to a free WHPCD webinar on 26th June 2025 at 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) and you must register in advance HERE. The purpose of hosting the webinar is to walk you through the toolkit to help you better understand how to use it effectively. Faculty this year will include: Dr Stephen Connor, Executive Director WHPCA (host) Mr. Howard […]

The Montreal Institute for Palliative Care invites you to the next session in their Community of Practice Series for Home Healthcare Professionals, “The Hidden Face of Pain in Palliative Care Patients.” Led by Dr. Stéfanie Gingras and Dr. Marie Solange Bernatchez, this session will explore the concept of total pain as defined by Dame Cicely Saunders. […]

Join us to explore the newly released Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care: Ontario Edition. Developed by Pallium Canada, with support from the Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University and the Ontario Palliative Care Network, the Atlas is the first resource of its kind in Ontario to map out how palliative care is delivered and accessed […]