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North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network

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The NSMHPCN provides support and education to health care providers and organizations in the deliver

02/05/2026

📣 Now Available Online – February Edition!

The Comfort & Care Chronicles – February 2026 newsletter is live!

Inside this month’s issue, you’ll find:
- Beyond the Stethoscope
- Hot Tips
- Professional Palliative Education Portal
- Virtual Resources & The Waiting Room Revolution
- Wellness Corner

✨ Plus: 2026/2027 course dates including APPS, CSIC, Bereavement 101, Essential Pain Management, FHPC, CAPCE, and more.

👉 Read it online here:
🔗 https://nsmhpcn.ca/education/education-newsletter/

02/04/2026

“Be patient with yourself and others today.
Everyone is doing their best.” ✨

A little patience goes a long way.
With yourself. With others. Always. 🤍
Extend grace inward and outward.

Grief looks different for everyone, and each of us is doing the best we can with what we have. 🌱

A reminder we could all use—especially on the harder days.

02/03/2026

NSMHPCN February Hot Tip 💛 Caring for the Caregiver 💛

Those who care for others often put their own needs last—quietly running on empty while showing up every day with compassion and strength. Caring for the caregiver is essential. When caregivers make space for rest, emotional support, and even small moments of joy, they protect not only their own well-being but also the quality of care they’re able to give.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a necessary reset that helps prevent burnout, resentment, and exhaustion. Whether it’s asking for help, setting boundaries, or simply taking a deep breath, tending to the caregiver reminds us that compassion truly starts at home. When caregivers are cared for, everyone benefits.

📖 Read: Care for Caregiver
👉 https://bit.ly/FEB26R

🎥 Watch: Self-Care for the Caregiver: Essential Strategies for Well-Being
👉 https://bit.ly/FEB26W

🎧 Listen: Managing Falls with Steve Powell | Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast
👉 https://bit.ly/FEB26L

You matter too. 💙

02/02/2026

🐾 Meet the Team: Trooper, COPE Facility Dog 🐾

When I was just a pup, they asked for volunteers to become facility dogs—and I couldn’t help myself! I jumped right in, tail wagging, of course. At first, I thought this important role meant I’d be a full-time treat tester. While treats are still a highlight of my day, I quickly discovered my true purpose was something even better.

Now, I spend my days offering comfort, calm, and unconditional support to humans when they need it most. Whether I’m sitting quietly, giving a gentle nudge, or simply being present, helping people feel safe and supported is what I was made for. I’m incredibly grateful for that little misunderstanding all those years ago, because being a COPE Facility Dog is the best job I could ever imagine. (Though I’ll never say no to a snack, just to be clear. Just need to ask my handler Louise first is all 😉)

Proud to be part of the team—one paw, one moment, and one heart at a time. 💙🐶

01/30/2026

📬 There’s still time to sign up and receive February's edition of Comfort & Care Chronicles straight to your inbox!

February's edition includes:
Beyond the Stethoscope – Managing Cultural Diversity in End-of-Life Care
Hot Tips – Caring for the Caregiver
Professional Palliative Education Portal
The Waiting Room Revolution
Wellness Corner

PLUS 2026-2027 Course Dates!

Don’t miss out on updates, resources, and stories that matter most.

👉 Subscribe today and get February’s issue delivered right to you: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/cDOAqiG

01/29/2026

Today is the day!

Join us this afternoon for the next NSMHPCN ECHO Session with Georgian Bay Palliative
Care Clinical Coach and E3 Community Services.

Choices at End of Life – Essential Partnerships for Quality Care
A Palliative Approach to Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

We’re pleased to welcome Christine Vallis-Page, MHA, CHE, BCom, RN, CEO, E3 Community Services Inc., and Lisa Wright, RN, BScN, CHPCN(c), SGB OHT Palliative Care Clinical Coach, Hospice Georgian Triangle. Together, they will share insights from their joint program supporting aging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This session will explore how essential partnerships help people remain in their homes while equipping staff with practical tools to deliver compassionate, person-centred palliative care. The presentation will also address common healthcare gaps faced by this population due to complex behavioural and communication needs.

🗓 Today – Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕐 1:00–2:00 pm
📍 Zoom
💲 FREE

Hope to see you there!

Register: https://ow.ly/77j450Y1a5y

01/27/2026

Support. Education. Connection.
All in one place. 💚

At nsmhpcn.ca, you’ll find a wide range of trusted online resources designed to support individuals, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals across our palliative care community.

From monthly hot tips and our Comfort & Care Chronicles newsletter, to advance care planning resources, grief and bereavement supports, and our Beyond the Stethoscope podcast, our website is a hub for learning and resources.

We also offer a dedicated education portal, specialized education offerings, and a virtual palliative care resource kit—making it easier to access meaningful information when and where you need it.
Whether you’re navigating a life-limiting illness, supporting someone you love, or expanding your professional knowledge, you’re not alone. We’re here to walk alongside you.

🔗 Scan the QR code or visit https://nsmhpcn.ca to explore our resources.

01/26/2026

✨ Meet the Team Monday ✨

We’re excited to introduce our new “Meet the Team Monday” social media series!

Each week, we’ll be shining a light on the incredible people behind our work—their roles, passions, and the heart they bring to our services and our community every day. 💜

Today we would like to shine the spotlight on Tracy!

Tracy is a Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant with the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network.

We’ve included a quote from Tracy about her outlook on hospice palliative care:

“The word palliative still makes people squirm. In my ideal world, the last moments of life would be equally as exciting and important as the first moments. A world in which dying isn’t so frightening and can be an opportunity to truly honour our loved ones.
I am a nurse. I have committed myself to helping others. More so, I am dedicated to honouring my patients’ wishes and goals. Supporting end of life goes far beyond symptom management. It’s about the journey there, the life we can support along the illness. It’s the little things that we can do for someone, that truly matter most.”

Please join us in thanking Tracy for supporting the mission, vision, and values of the NSMHPCN! 👏💖 Feel free to send happy birthday wishes too as her birthday is later this week!

Stay tuned to our socials as we celebrate more faces that shape our organization and serve our community! 👥🏡

01/23/2026

Myth vs. Fact Friday!!

Myth: Many people believe hospice care can only begin with a doctor’s referral — but that’s not true.

Fact: As part of a Palliative Approach to Care, we all play an important role in ensuring individuals and families have access to timely, compassionate information and support. When someone asks about hospice services, patients and families can reach out directly to hospice professionals to ask questions, explore available services, and learn whether hospice support may be helpful now or in the future.

These conversations are not about giving up hope. They are about understanding options, planning ahead, and supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life — alongside ongoing care.

For information on hospice services that can help support you or your patient, reach out to your local hospice organization! 💛 Hospice professionals are here to listen, and support can begin with a simple conversation.

01/22/2026

We are just one week away from the next NSMHPCN ECHO Session with Georgian Bay Clinical Coach and E3

Choices at End of Life - Essential Partnerships for Quality Care
A Palliative Approach to Care and Those with Intellectual Disabilities

Please join us as we welcome Christine Vallis-Page, MHA, CHE, BCom, RN, CEO, Chef de la Direction, E3 Community Services Inc., and Lisa Wright, RN, BScN, CHPCN(c), SGB OHT Palliative Care Clinical Coach, Hospice Georgian Triangle, for a presentation on their joint program supporting aging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a focus on helping people remain in their homes, the project equips staff with tools to provide compassionate, person-centred care. It also addresses the healthcare gaps this population often faces due to complex behavioural and communication needs.

Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: FREE
Register: https://ow.ly/qs8450Y1a5x

01/21/2026

Today our Hospice Orillia program will begin something gentle and meaningful - a Grief Support Walking Group! 👟🚶🧑‍🦽

Walking together offers space to breathe, reflect, and connect with others who understand. Walk with us — at your own pace. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ You don’t have to talk if you don’t want to — just come as you are. You are not alone.

Our Grief Support Walking Group is a safe, supportive space to walk or roll side by side through grief. Anyone navigating loss is welcome; registration required.

For more information please reach out to Madison Lahay, madison@hospiceorillia.ca or (705) 325-0505 ext. 208.

01/20/2026

2025: A Year of Learning, Connection, and Growth

Last year, the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network focused on supporting healthcare professionals through education, collaboration, and shared learning. Every session, webinar, and podcast was an opportunity to strengthen skills, knowledge, and confidence — empowering teams to provide the best palliative care possible.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Beyond the Stethoscope
Engaging conversations with educators and specialists explored topics like complex symptom management, ethical decision-making, and supporting families through grief.

ECHO Learning Sessions
Virtual sessions connected providers across the region, offering practical guidance on urgent scenarios, grief support, and interprofessional collaboration.

Professional Education Highlights
Webinars and workshops delivered evidence-based tools and strategies to empower nurses, PSWs, RPNs, and other healthcare providers.

Collaboration & Partnerships
Strengthened relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners expanded learning opportunities and knowledge-sharing.

We’re excited to continue fostering education, connection, and growth for healthcare teams in our region.

💙 Thank you to all who made 2025 a year of learning and inspiration. Together, we are shaping the future of palliative care education.

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169 Front Street S
Orillia, ON
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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.nsmhpcn.ca/

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