Making a difference when it matters most
Summer-Fall Newsletter 2023
"Together We Care" Golf Tournament
Dancing with the Stars
The Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County and Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Palliative Care Service have worked together for over 35 years to provide an integrated Circle of Caring approach to hospice palliative care across our communities.
1000+
Patients receiving referrals to the Hospice Palliative Care Service annually.
200+
Patients receiving support from hospice palliative care programs and services at any given time.
$500000+
Annual Society expenditures on funding support provided to individuals and families needed to ease the end-of-life journey as well as Hospice/An Cala upkeep and improvements.
75+
Volunteers provide the much needed emotional, social, and/or practical support to patients, their caregivers, and families.
How You Can Help
It is with the generous commitment of community that the Society, working in collaboration with the dedicated Palliative Care Service, hospice staff and volunteers, can meet the unique and immediate needs of patients, their caregivers, and families at a time when comfort, compassion and care is needed most.
We may not be able to add days to life, but we can add life to days.
News
Mar
14
Hospice Cape Breton Marks First Anniversary of Patient Care
Mar 14
On March 14th, 2022, Hospice Cape Breton welcomed its first patients. It was a special and emotional day for many, especially the staff and physicians of the Nova Scotia Health Palliative Care Service who would…
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May
10
New Executive Director for Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County
May 10
Hospice Palliative Care Society Welcomes New Executive Director Sydney, NS… As of June 1st, Corrie Stewart has taken the lead as the new Executive Director for the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County….
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A farewell to our Site Screeners at Hospice Cape Breton Iris & Paulette. They will be missed by many. They were both such an integral part of our team & were always willing to step in to help in any situation. All the best in the future!
The Cape Breton Classic Cruisers have been loyal donors for several years ! Their fall classic is September 9th from 10-5 at Open Hearth Park! We hope to see you there 💕
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.The essence of Hospice Palliative Care is offering patients and families a sense of home. On Friday, July 21st, with strawberries at their peak, a group of wonderful baking volunteers and helpers served up a Strawberry Tea for patients and families in the An Cala Unit and the Hospice. Special thanks to Dena Pruski, Linda VanSchaayk, Pam Lavatte, Patricia Jackson, Dale Orychuk, Kathy Forsey, Danny Patterson and Lisa-McNeil Campbell. With tasty strawberry shortcake, tea, conversation and pleasant music provided by Donnie Campbell and Jinks O'Neil, patients, families and volunteers enjoyed a lovely time outdoors in the Hospice Garden.