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  • News Release: June 14, 2010


     
    Canadian Virtual Hospice wins silver at International Media Festival.... Download
  • News release: May 19, 2010


     
    Virtual Hospice answers call for better support of terminally ill. Today’s Cancer Society report re-affirms need for websites like virtualhospice.ca.... Download
  • News release: October 19, 2009


     
    Canadian Virtual Hospice marks an important milestone as it answers 1000th question. The milestone demonstrates the Internet’s power to bring expert information and personalized advice to all Canadians, no matter where they live.... Download
  • News release: March 2, 2009


     
    Canadian Virtual Hospice, along with funding partners Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority announce $2.4 million investment and the relaunch of the expanded and updated www.virtualhospice.ca website.... Download
  • Virtual Hospice Video


     
    In this 7-minute video, members of the Virtual Hospice Team are joined by Kathleen Mico, whose mother passed away after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Together, they explain how the Virtual Hospice supports Canadians. View Video...
  • Supporting You during Life-Threatening Illness and Loss


     
    Where you can turn to at the Virtual Hospice, if you or someone you care about is facing a serious illness or loss.... Download
  • Support for Your Practice


     
    Features for health care professionals at the Virtual Hospice. Learn, share, collaborate and innovate, as you support patients and families facing life-threatening illness and loss.... Download
  • Virtual Hospice Bookmark


     
    Request our bookmarks to give to patients, families, students and colleagues. We are pleased to offer them free of charge.... Download
  • Balfour Mount: Reflections on Living and Dying


     
    The Canadian Virtual Hospice spoke to Dr. Balfour Mount, Canada’s “father of palliative care,” shortly after his retirement in 2007, for his perspectives on living and dying... View Video
  • Susan Aglukark Radio Spots (English and Inuktitut)


     
    Susan Aglukark is an Inuit singer/songwriter with six albums to her credit. She speaks about the Canadian Virtual Hospice in radio promotions recorded in two languages -- English and Inuktitut.... Download
  • The Exchange


     
    The Exchange is Canada's national platform for exchanging palliative care knowledge. This pamphlet explains the purpose of The Exchange and the requirements for submitting an article.... Download
  • Radio Interview with Dr. Harvey Chochinov


     
    Interview on C-FUN Radio, Vancouver BC, March 4, 2009. Runs 8:00... Download
  • News story about Canadian Virtual Hospice


     
    Radio news item on CBC Radio - Saskatchewan, March 9, 2009. Runs 1:53... Download
  • Global National News - Vital Signs


     
    Global National profiles Canadian Virtual Hospice on their Vital Signs segment. Crystal Goomansingh interviews Drs. Harvey Chochinov and Mike Harlos. April 8, 2009. Runs 2:50... Download
  • When Answers are Everything: Summary Report 2002/03 – 2005/06


     
    This 16-page document is a summary report of the Canadian Virtual Hospice from 2002/03 – 2005/06. The report includes a message from the Chair and the Executive Director, a financial report and feedback from Canadians.... Download
  • News release: February 6, 2004


     
    Canadian Virtual Hospice goes live with funding support from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and Riverview Health Centre, offering information and support to Canadians facing the end of life.... Download
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