July’s 10th Anniversary Highlight is a look back to 2024 and a meeting among our peers in Hospice care! In 2024 we presented our Compassionate City framework to audiences at the BC Centre for Palliative Care. This marked an important milestone in our organization’s recognition as being a relatively young society, but making big waves. […]
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On Monday, April 13 NWHS Co-President Wendy Johnson and Board Director Sherri Kensall presented an update to City Council in Queensborough. New Westminster is a Compassionate City. Since our organization’s inception in 2016 we have been working closely with local politicians to bring a hospice residence to our city. As part of that process, it
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The rallying cry, “New West Needs a Hospice” has been heard by the Fraser Health Board. On Wednesday, February 26th, New West Hospice Society made a presentation to the Fraser Health Authority’s public board meeting. Co-President Dr. Wendy Johnson, Director Karl Moser, and Manager of Social Planning John Stark from the City of New Westminster
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The rallying cry of the New West Hospice Society has been heard as the city is responding to “New West needs a hospice!” On February 10th, the co-presidents and co-founders of the New West Hospice Society made a presentation to City Council about New West’s need for a permanent hospice space. Dr. Wendy Johnson and
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NWHS Board members Wendy Johnson and Karl Moser met on Friday with MLA Raj Chouhan and his Constituency Advisor Alyssa Huppler-Poliak to brief them on our progress and goals. They shared the history of NWHS’s efforts to support people at end of life, normalize the dialogue around death, dying, grief, and loss, and the goal
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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. More than 85,000 people in B.C. are living with dementia. By understanding lived experiences we can raise awareness and help those affected find meaning and connection after a diagnosis. It can be an overwhelming experience for you, family members, and friends but in B.C. there are resources that can help.
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As the year draws to a close, come with us as we look back on 2024! Our Expressive Art Therapy classes allowed participants to unleash their creativity in a safe space to explore grief and loss. The annual River Walk braved rainy weather to enjoy live music, family friendly fun, and fundraising for the Hospice.
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