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Raising the Torch – Expanding the Vision
May 14-15, 2010
Annual Conference
Sheraton Guildford, Surrey, B.C.
Professional and Volunteer Care Providers Working in Hospitals, Hospices
Residential Care, Community Care, Chronic Disease Services, Critical Care,
This Conferences is for you!
We invite all physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
to join with Hospice Palliative Care providers,
administrators, lay leaders, and Hospice volunteers for two days of
educational sessions and networking opportunities.
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
Did you know?
- 2/3 will die with 2 or more chronic diseases after months or years in a state of vulnerable frailty - only 1/5 of us will die with a recognizable terminal phase
- Those sick enough to die, but not sure to die within months, will not be referred to palliative care programs but would benefit from a palliative approach to care
- 260,000 die each year in Canada – projected to increase to 430,000 in just 20 years
- For each death that occurs 5 others are affected – 1.5 Million this year in Canada
Workshops & Streams:
Palliative Care Beyond Cancer; Education, Research and Program Development; Leadership and Advocacy; Psychosocial/Spiritual Care; Care of the Dying; Pain & Symptom Management; Care of Families and Children; and Caring Through Hospice Societies.
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Graeme Rocker, Respirologist, Canadian Researcher End of Life Network, Queen Elizabeth Health Science Centre, Dalhousie University
- Bev Foster, Executive Director Room 217 Foundation, performer & music educator
- Dr. Sara N. Davison, Nephrologist, Bioethicist, University of Alberta
- Barbara Morningstar, Program Director, Surrey Hospice Society
- Camara van Breemen, Clinical Nurse Specialist & Certified Play Therapist Canuck Place Children's Hospice & Nurse Practitioner Murrayville Family Practice Group
- Antony Holland, One of Canada's most acclaimed actors, performing Tuesday's with Morrie
For More Information: Call 604-945-3574 or email or Click Here for On-Line Registration
To Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor: To become a sponsor contact, Dan Levitt, Director, Fundraising and Development, Tel: 604-341-0445 - Email:
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