BC Hospice Palliative Care

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BC Hospice Palliative Care Association is a not-for-profit, membership organization, which has been representing individuals and organizations committed to promoting and delivering hospice/palliative care to British Columbians since 1986.

"🌍💜 Every year, the second Saturday of October marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD).This year, we come to...
10/10/2025

"🌍💜 Every year, the second Saturday of October marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD).

This year, we come together on Saturday, October 11, 2025 under the theme:

✨ “Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care.” ✨

More than 60 million people worldwide need palliative care each year, yet access remains deeply unequal. While over half of the need is met in high-income countries, only 4% of the much greater need in low- and middle-income countries is addressed.

This year’s campaign continues the call made by the World Health Assembly to strengthen palliative care as a part of comprehensive health care throughout the life course.

Together, we can work toward a future where every person, everywhere, receives the compassionate care they deserve.

Support the global campaign through the Worldwide Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA)

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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁The BCHPCA office will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving and will resume regular o...
10/10/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

The BCHPCA office will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving and will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, October 14.

We wish everyone a safe and restful long weekend filled with gratitude, connection, and warmth. 💛

National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care DayToday, we shine a light on the vital role of pediatric hospice palliative...
10/09/2025

National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day

Today, we shine a light on the vital role of pediatric hospice palliative care, care that supports not just children facing life-limiting conditions, but their families, too.

Palliative care for children is holistic. It helps with symptom management, emotional & spiritual support, memory-making, and quality of life, so that every day counts, no matter how many there may be.

This day is observed every year on the second Thursday in October.

Use and share the hashtags: and to amplify this message.

For more info, you can visit the BCHPCA page on this campaign: https://bchpca.org/National-Childrens-Hospice-Palliative-Care-Day

📍 Montreal, Quebec – September 29, 2025The BC Hospice Palliative Care Association joins colleagues across Canada and aro...
09/29/2025

📍 Montreal, Quebec – September 29, 2025

The BC Hospice Palliative Care Association joins colleagues across Canada and around the world in mourning the passing of Dr. Balfour Mount, the "father of palliative care."

In 1975, he founded the Royal Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Service and McGill's Program in Integrated Whole Person Care and organized the first International Congresses on Care of the Terminally Ill, leaving a lasting impact on how healthcare addresses the physical, psychological, social, and existential suffering of seriously ill patients

Dr. Mount’s leadership, compassion, and scholarship shaped the practice of palliative care and continue to guide our work today. His contributions have brought comfort and dignity to countless individuals and families.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those grieving his loss. His extraordinary legacy will continue to inspire us.

🕊️ May he rest in peace.

McGill's Program in Integrated Whole Person Care: https://www.mcgill.ca/wholepersoncare/

International Congresses on Care of the Terminally Ill: https://www.mcgill.ca/palliativecare/congress

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Hospice Pall...
09/25/2025

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) office will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

This day is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools, and to honour Survivors, their families, and communities.

We encourage everyone to take time to listen, learn, and support Indigenous voices.

With BC facing a growing deficit, nearly 12.6B, smart investments matter more than ever. With every death impacting 8–9 ...
09/15/2025

With BC facing a growing deficit, nearly 12.6B, smart investments matter more than ever.

With every death impacting 8–9 people and unresolved grief driving avoidable ER visits, caregiver burnout, and mental health crises.
Hospice societies are already delivering community based grief and bereavement supports at a fraction of the cost of hospital care, generating $108.8M in annual system savings through prevention, stability, and volunteer mobilization.

That’s nearly $11 returned for every $1 invested. In tough fiscal times, supporting hospice societies isn’t just compassionate and builds our health system, it’s financially smart and supports future budgets.



🌿 Dying to Know Day — August 8 🌿Today, on Dying to Know Day, we join the international movement to open up honest, compa...
08/08/2025

🌿 Dying to Know Day — August 8 🌿

Today, on Dying to Know Day, we join the international movement to open up honest, compassionate conversations about death, dying, and grief. This important day, initiated by the Global Home Funeral Alliance, invites all of us to plan ahead, share our wishes, and build a culture of care around life’s final journey.

Talking about death isn’t easy, but it’s vital. By normalizing these conversations, we reduce stigma, empower informed decision-making, and strengthen compassionate, person-centred care across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Across our province and territory, local hospice societies play a crucial role in this work, offering support, education, and comfort to individuals and families before, during, and after end-of-life. They are at the heart of creating communities where these conversations can happen with openness and care.

💙 Let’s continue to break down barriers, normalize dialogue, and support each other with dignity, empathy, and respect.

📣 Office Closure – BC DayIn honour of British Columbia Day, the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association office will be cl...
07/30/2025

📣 Office Closure – BC Day

In honour of British Columbia Day, the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association office will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025, and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

As we take this time to rest and reflect, we acknowledge the importance of compassionate care and the communities across BC working tirelessly to support those facing serious illness, grief, and loss.

Wishing you a peaceful long weekend. 💙🌿

Celebrating 40 Years & Welcoming New Leadership 🌿On July 17, 2025, BCHPCA held its Annual General Meeting and 40th Anniv...
07/28/2025

Celebrating 40 Years & Welcoming New Leadership 🌿

On July 17, 2025, BCHPCA held its Annual General Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration virtually via Zoom. During our 40th anniversary celebration, we were honoured to be joined by Parliamentary Secretary Susie Chant and MLA & Health Critic Anna Kindy, recognizing 40 years of hospice palliative care across BC and the Yukon. We were also joined by Courtney Eso who shared a story about her father and accessing hospice palliative care.

We also welcomed new board members who bring deep experience and dedication from across the sector, volunteering their time to help lead BCHPCA into the future and a heartfelt thank you to our outgoing board members, and congratulations to our new and returning leaders:

✨ Board Updates:
Natasha Girard – President
Donna Flood – Vice President
Kevin Harter – Past President
Shannon Pintwala – Director-at-Large
Debbie Butt – Provincial Regional Director
Christine Colbert – Vancouver Island Regional Director

All of our board members volunteer their time and expertise to champion hospice palliative care across the region.

We’re excited to move forward with our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, which will guide us in advancing public awareness, strengthening member support, advocating for sector priorities, and embedding equity, inclusion, and sustainability in everything we do.

2025-2027 Strategic Plan and 2024 Annual Report
🔗www.bchpca.org/Strategic-Plan-Annual-Reports

Missed the celebration?
Watch our 40th Anniversary Tribute Video:
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9NbzQs8P7U

🇨🇦 Canada Day Office Closure 🇨🇦 Please note that the BCHPCA office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 in observance of Ca...
06/26/2025

🇨🇦 Canada Day Office Closure 🇨🇦

Please note that the BCHPCA office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 in observance of Canada Day.

We wish everyone a safe and reflective holiday as we honour the diverse histories and cultures that shape this land.

We'll resume regular office hours on Wednesday, July 2.

🌿 National Indigenous Peoples Day | June 21 2025 🌿On June 21, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and ...
06/20/2025

🌿 National Indigenous Peoples Day | June 21 2025 🌿

On June 21, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

At the BC Hospice and Palliative Care Association, we are committed to advancing equitable, culturally safe, and community-led hospice palliative care that honours Indigenous ways of knowing, healing, and grieving.

We recognize that access to care is not equal—and that meaningful reconciliation includes listening, learning, and working alongside Indigenous communities to ensure that everyone, everywhere, can experience comfort, dignity, and support at the end of life.

🧡 We raise our hands in gratitude to the Elders, Knowledge Keepers, caregivers, and communities who guide this important work.

👵🏽 Seniors’ Week 2025 | Honouring Strength, Supporting Wellbeing 💙This week, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and co...
06/04/2025

👵🏽 Seniors’ Week 2025 | Honouring Strength, Supporting Wellbeing 💙

This week, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults across British Columbia — and we reaffirm our shared responsibility to ensure they live with dignity, respect, and the care they deserve.

At BCHPCA, we know that quality of life matters at every age and every stage. Hospice palliative care isn’t just about end-of-life — it’s about helping people live as fully and comfortably as possible, for as long as possible.

From rural communities to urban centres, hospice teams across BC and the Yukon provide whole-person care that supports aging in place, family connection, and compassionate companionship.

🌿 Together, we’re creating communities where older adults are respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Thank you to for championing the voices of older adults across the province.

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1100 1200 West 73rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6P6G5

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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