Reflections from the 4th International Research Seminar: EAPC Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative Care, University of Victoria June 17-19 2025
By: Dawn Elston – Life and Death MattersFeatured Photo: Drs Leah Norgrove, Ambrose Marsh, Fraser Black, and Kath Murray and Coby Tschanz This year’s European Association of Palliative Care 4th International Research Seminar was held at the University of Victoria! The seminar focused on “Innovating Care: Research and Action for Public Health and Palliative Care”. […]
Honouring Compassion in Action: Myke Dyer Wins the 2025 Frances Montgomery PSW Award
Life and Death Matters is proud to announce that Myke Dyer, a truly exceptional Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Hospice Georgian Triangle, is the 2025 recipient of the Frances Montgomery PSW Award. Sponsored by Life and Death Matters and presented at the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario annual conference (HPCO), this annual award celebrates excellence in […]
Grief and bereavement in the 2SLGBTQ+ community: exploring challenges and resilience
By Geoff Straw, M.A. Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario), Registered Clinical Counsellor (British Columbia) “I learned that different meant many things: freedom, oppression, celebration, sadness, responsibility, hiding, protesting, sharing, but most of all being true to one’s self no matter the price.”Liza Minelli Pride: A Time for Celebration and Advocacy As many communities across Canada prepare to […]
Honouring Excellence in Palliative Care: The Frances Montgomery PSW Award
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) annually recognizes individuals and organizations dedicated to providing or supporting exceptional hospice palliative care in Ontario. Each year, awards and scholarships are presented at HPCO’s conference to celebrate the contributions of those who make a profound difference to people living with serious life-limiting illnesses. Among these honours is the Frances […]
