New resource! Make serious illness conversations a routine part of care in ways that fit your local needs and existing workflows. And join our webinar on October 26 for an introduction to the Serious Illness Conversations Implementation Toolkit. bc-cpc.ca/about-us/activitie…

Living with a serious illness comes with ups and downs. Having a conversation with your health-care provider about the expected course of your illness, your values, fears, and goals will help you receive care that aligns with your wishes. Find out more: bc-cpc.ca/all-resources/indi…

In this month's CentrePoint... Exciting new resources--Serious Illness Conversation Implementation Toolkit & LTC Quality Indicators--and a tool for healthcare assistants in French! mailchi.mp/bc-cpc/centrepoin…

Explore the unique experiences of grief and loss in communities affected by homelessness. Learn practical strategies, case examples, and resources to support inclusive, culturally responsive, trauma-informed memorialization. Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/nlk…

Don't get confused by terminology when thinking about your advance care planning. Today, we look at the difference between life-support and life-prolonging treatments. Find more commonly used terms in advance care planning in our glossary: bc-cpc.ca/all-resources/indi…

Today is #WorldHospiceAndPalliativeCareDay. This year's theme is, Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care. Explore our Symptom Management Guidelines, including pain management 👉 bc-cpc.ca/symptom-management…

Today, on National #ChildrensHospicePalliativeCareDay, catch up on our ECHO session: You are Missing From Me: The Lifelong Grief of Bereaved Parents, exploring the complexity of child loss, themes of parental grief, & ways bereaved parents seek support: youtube.com/watch?v=zrbn-zXm…

Join this overview session on exploring the challenges and opportunities of palliative care providing palliative care for people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and serious medical illness. Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/cte… #ECHOpalliativeBC

We are looking for a new team member! With our collaborative team, you'll conduct research projects and provide support for research, evaluation and knowledge translation activities. bc-cpc.ca/about-us/careers/ #research #researchcareers #bcresearchjobs #palliativecare

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognise the traumatic legacy of the residential school system. Full message in the image below. #TruthAndReconciliation #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

What's new this month? 🍁 Our September CentrePoint newsletter features a new publication, training opportunities, research participation calls, partner news, and a social media specialist job posting. Check it out: mailchi.mp/bc-cpc/centrepoin…

Call for study participants: Balancing employment with unpaid care for adults. Employment & Social Development Canada has launched a qualitative research project examining the experiences of employed caregivers. For more info, contact [email protected].

We are seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Specialist to help raise awareness of our resources, share the stories behind our work, engage diverse audiences, and amplify important conversations about palliative care: bc-cpc.ca/about-us/careers/

Frontline workers responding to BC's overdose public health emergency can experience moral injury, cumulative trauma & complex grief. Learn how PHSA's Mobile Response Team provides psychosocial support to those navigating these challenges zoom.us/meeting/register/tqM… #ECHOpalliativeBC

On Sept 10, join us to explore how Greater Trail Hospice demonstrates a palliative approach to care through volunteer-based programs, innovative education initiatives, and community collaborations. Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/D31… #ECHOpalliativeBC

Surrey Community Action Team is hosting a screening of the film #NoFixedAddress: The #WhiteCart Memorial on Monday, August 31st, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Find more information and sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

We're excited to share a new publication from our team members, exploring frontline clinician perspectives on implementing Serious Illness Conversations and identifying the factors that help integrate these important conversations into everyday care: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…

Our first ECHO series focused on #LongTermCare (LTC) was a huge success! Over 200 people attended, and 90% said they learned new things that they can apply to their practice. You can catch up with the session recordings here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #ECHOpalliativeBC

Modern Palliative Care in the Emergency Room: What #ThePitt Gets Us Talking About Join physician Dr. Dave Williscroft as he shares real-world insights from his work in emergency and palliative care. Aug 20, 12:00 PM: zoom.us/meeting/register/JvK… #ECHOpalliativeBC

Call for study participants to evaluate our free, online, self-directed course, Navigating Grief and Bereavement in the Context of Homelessness: a Guide for Community Support Workers. If you are interested in taking part in this study please email [email protected].