Celebrating 5 Years in the Community!

Today marks 5 years since we opened our doors offering residential hospice care to people at end of life. To date, we have had the honour to care for over 860 residents and their families. The project to build and operate a residential hospice started in 2013 when operating funds were secured for a 10 bed residential hospice. A capital …

National Hospice Palliative Care Week – Family shares story of hospice care during pandemic

The first full week of May marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada. Canadians from all walks of life benefit from great hospice palliative care. It is time to celebrate and share the achievements of Hospice Palliative Care throughout the nation, look at shortcomings and create bridges for these gaps. “In recognition of this special week, we are sharing …

Bereavement Support Group

This 8 week support group offers a safe haven where you can work through the feelings of grief surrounded by people who know the pain of grief. Together the group will explore their losses and discover some practical tools in working through their grief journey. Mondays – March 2 to April 8, 2020 2:30 pm- 4:00 pm

Tips for Coping with Grief Series

Come join us to learn about what you can expect in your grief journey and when you might need to seek help. We are coming to Chatham-Kent communities to share tips for coping and programs available to you through the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Session 1 – March 4, 2020 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Gable Reese Pool- Lecture Room 66 Regent …

Hospice Helps Family Cope

Like many families, Edna and her family have found themselves dealing with many crisis’s at the same time. Edna’s husband is battling lung and liver cancer, they are selling their house in order to downsize to something more manageable and Edna’s mom is now living at Chatham-Kent Hospice. Each one of these situations can be overwhelming in their own right …

Soccer Dogs 3 on 3 Tournament – May 27, 2017

The Soccer Dogs 3 on 3 Tournament is a tournament organized by high school student Rhys Dulisch in memory of his best friend Tyson Santavy. Teams of 6, ranging in age from nine to adult partake in a day of soccer and fun, all while supporting local charities. Each team is guaranteed 2 regular games and 1 zorb ball game. …