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Larry Librach: Lifetime Dedication to Palliative Care
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Larry Librach has spent a good part of his life caring for the dying. In my travels across this great country I have often asked those who work in Palliative Care why they do what they do. In each and every case they have responded that they have been blessed in the care they provide. That providing...
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Maria Westbroek: June Callwood Award
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For 2012, we are proud to present Maria Westbroek with the June Callwood Award. Maria’s compassion for those at the end of life has been witnessed in long term care homes, hospitals and in her clients’ own homes. Despite the complexity of the situation, Maria always embraces whatever comes her way with...
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Irene Desjardins: June Callwood Award
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For 2011, Hospice Northwest is proud to present Irene Desjardins with this prestigious award. Irene has been an outstanding hospice palliative care volunteer with Hospice Northwest for the past 15 years. As co-coodinator of the volunteer program at Wilson Memorial General Hospital in Marathon, Irene...
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Marg Poling: Dorothy Ley Award of Excellence
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North West Community Care Access Centre’s Marg Poling was presented with the Dorothy Ley Award of Excellence in Hospice Palliative Care. The award presentation was made during Hospice Palliative Care Ontario’s annual conference in Toronto, on April 30th. The late Dorothy Ley was one of Canada’s first...
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Dr. Gerri Frager: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal
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The IWK Health Centre's Pediatric Palliative Care Service is proud to announce that our own Dr. Gerri Frager is a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal! This award acknowledges the significant contributions and achievements that Gerri has made in our community - at the IWK, in Halifax, throughout...
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Dr. Harvey Chochinov: Frederic Newton Gisborne Starr Award
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Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov is a world leader in palliative care research, and the 46th recipient of the Frederic Newton Gisborne Starr Award – the highest award the Canadian Medical Association can bestow on one of its member physicians. Dr. Chochinov is based at the University of Manitoba, where he is...
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Dr. Michael Harlos: College of Family Physicians of Canada Janus
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Dr. Michael S. Harlos is honoured for his lead role in the development of clinical and academic programs in Palliative Care both in Manitoba and beyond. He has contributed to the education of undergraduate medical and nursing students as well as practicing Family Physicians. In 2005 he was awarded a...
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Dr. Marcelo Garcia, Carol Macpherson, Ann Ediger, Irene Suderman, Patricia Garcia, and Michael Johnson: Team members of: The Cuba Project
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Cuban pastor Eduardo met Dr. Marcelo Garcia during one of Dr. Garcia’s visits to Cuba. Pastor Eduardo had a request: a request that would impact the future of palliative care in Cuba. Eduardo had been diagnosed with renal failure and was on dialysis. He spent hours a day in the hospital and used this...
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Contributors to finding a cure for ALS: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
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The ALS Society of Canada applauds the 30 recipients of The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – all of whom have a helping hand in finding a cure for ALS. This commemorative medal is a tangible and lasting way to pay tribute to 60, 000 Canadians whose achievements have benefited their fellow citizens,...
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Jim Mulcahy: CancerCare Nova Scotia Excellence in Patient Care Award for a volunteer
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Mr. Jim Mulcahy, a cancer survivor and volunteer advocate for cancer patients and families, was presented with the CancerCare Nova Scotia Excellence in Patient Care Award for a volunteer. Over the last 10 years Mr. Mulcahy has worked on many committees with Cancer Care Nova Scotia, sharing the patient...
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