The Role of Caregivers in Palliative Care
As part of National Hospice Palliative Care Week, we want to acknowledge the contributions of caregivers supporting loved ones in palliative care. Many Canadian become caregivers without knowing it when someone they love is dealing with a life-limiting illness. Even fewer of these caregivers seek out or know that there are resources and supports available
The What, When, and Where of Palliative Care
This National Hospice Palliative Care week we are discussing the What, When, and Where of palliative care. Talking about palliative care can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be complicated! What is Palliative Care? Palliative care improves the quality of life and reduces suffering for people with live-limiting illness. – Canadian Hospice Palliative
National Hospice Palliative Care Week
The first week in May marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada. This year we are recognizing the impact of palliative care in communities, providing resources, and celebrating the incredible work of organizations who provide access to care. Hospice Palliative Care is a specialized form of healthcare that aims to relieve suffering and improve
National Day of Mourning
Today is National Day of Mourning in Canada. The day honours the memory of lives lost or those who were injured due to a workplace tragedy. Today our Compassionate City collectively renews our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The first Day of Mourning
Celebrating New Westminster Community Grants
It was a pleasure to meet with Mayor Patrick Johnstone today to discuss the Community Grants program! The New West Hospice Society is grateful for funding through the City of New Westminster. Thanks to our grant, we have been able to continue delivering essential, compassionate hospice programs to the residents of New West. The Community
One Week Until RiverWalk 2025
We are one week away from RiverWalk 2025! Join us at 10:00 AM on the boardwalk by River Market for live music, memorial rock painting, and more! We are so excited for our Compassionate Community to join us for our annual fundraising event. RiverWalk FAQ Q: What time does registration open? A: Registration opens at
Advance Care Planning Day
April 16th is Advance Care Planning Day! This year we are asking the questions: “If not you, who? If not now, when?” Advance Care Planning is part of life planning, it is the process of thinking about your values, beliefs, and wishes for future health and personal care. Completing an Advance Care Plan can help
One Month Until RiverWalk
Join us on Sunday, May 4th for the New West Hospice Society’s annual fundraising event RiverWalk! Now is the time to get signed up and start collecting donations via our CanadaHelps page. Every dollar raised goes toward providing valuable hospice programs in New Westminster. When you join RiverWalk, you are supporting the New West Hospice
Join Us for RiverWalk 2025
Sign ups for our annual fundraising event, RiverWalk are now open via Canada Helps! Walk for yourself, for family and friends, or as a team! You can organize your walk experience through our fundraiser page. Join as an Individual: Create your own page and start raising funds for the New West Hospice Society Create a
Happy International Women’s Day!
The New West Hospice society would not exist without the founding and continued contributions of women on our community. This year, we are spotlighting three women without whom the NWHS would not be the organization it is today. Founder, Kay Johnson There would be no New West Hospice Society without the vision, wisdom and perseverance
