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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 11h

Meet finalist Jayne Chiara Leong from HCA Hospice Limited, who will present "HCA CAREs: Connecting and Remembering Experiences with you" at Virtual Hospice's 2026 Innovation Challenge. @caremcgill.bsky.social

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today we honour the children who never returned home and those who survived the Canadian residential school system. We acknowledge the grief of all impacted and affirm our commitment to reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Meet finalists Dr. Patrick Steele and Kelly Rogerson from Palliative Care South East, who will present "Care Without Borders: Multilingual Palliative Care Education Powered by AI" at Virtual Hospice's 2026 Innovation Challenge. @caremcgill.bsky.social

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Don't miss the Innovation Challenge on Oct 8 at the Montréal International Palliative Care Congress. Room 524ABC at 12:30pm. Watch 6 innovators go head to head in a “Dragons’ Den” style competition. The winner will be crowned the International Palliative Care Innovator of 2026!

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our next free KidsGrief.ca Q&A with #grief specialist Andrea Warnick is on Oct 13 at 1pm ET! Bring your questions - each webinar is different. #KidsGrief buff.ly/8eu9Pty #kidsgrief #youthgrief #childrensgrief #loss

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join Canadian Virtual Hospice ED Cailey Crawford, Dr. Holly Prince, and Elder Albert McLeod on tomorrow, Sept 29 for a free national conversation about Indigenous-led approaches to grief, loss, healing, and culturally safer care. Register here: buff.ly/GlaBTMG #IndigenousVoices

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our Executive Director Cailey had a great time attending the Palliative Manitoba Conference last week in Winnipeg. She also got the chance to catch up with Catherine Wreford who contributed to VirtualHospice's LivingOutLoud.Life website in 2018.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Over the next weeks we'll feature our Innovation Challenge finalists! First up, meet Dr. Christian Ntizimira from The African Center for Research on End of Life Care. Looking forward to your 6-minute pitch at the Canadian Virtual Hospice's 2026 Innovation Challenge! @caremcgill.bsky.social

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Coming Full Circle: Planning for your care is a free printable pdf that aims to help reflection on values, beliefs and wishes for care before a medical crisis happens. buff.ly/3Z1gcGw #IndigenousPeoples #TruthandReconciliation

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#TruthandReconciliation Week continues. Visit LivingMyCulture.ca to find #Indigenous Voices – stories of serious illness, #grief, and the care that matters from #FirstNations, #Inuit and #Metis contributors. buff.ly/3T6LIii

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's #GenderEquality week. Check out our 2SLGBTQ+ Canadian Healthcare Bill of Rights. Know your rights to obtaining care that is respectful and inclusive. buff.ly/rU2UgoX #LGBTQ #LGBTQRights #ProudPreparedProtected

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's #TruthandReconciliation Week. Take action to improve #culturallysafecare by completing our free #Indigenous #culturalsafety training for anyone working in #healthcare. Find it on CVHLearningHub.ca. #hpm #palliativecare

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today is World #Alzheimers Day. Did you know we have a module on #grief related to the progression of Dementia, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, or Huntington's Disease? You can check it out for free online today by clicking the link. buff.ly/4dZQndZ

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us for the 2026 Innovation Challenge! Be part of the voting audience to help crown the International Palliative Care Innovator of 2026 who will take home the $1000 CAN cash prize from Virtual Hospice! Learn more: buff.ly/4tWzN4H @caremcgill.bsky.social @spa-ltc.bsky.social

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Shoutout to all those participating in a #TerryFoxRun! Continue the conversation about #cancer by visiting LivingOutLoud.Life to hear stories from more young adults and their experiences with life-limiting illness.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay. Coming Full Circle for #Indigenous people buff.ly/LwTVHR0 and Planning for My Care for 2S#LGBTQ+ community members buff.ly/gftty6a can help you define your wishes for #healthcare that is safe and respectful to your wishes.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Meet the Finalists for the Virtual Hospice 2026 Innovation Challenge taking place at #MIPCC2026! More details on each innovation to come! @caremcgill.bsky.social @spa-ltc.bsky.social

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join Virtual Hospice ED Cailey Crawford, Dr. Holly Prince, and Elder Albert McLeod on Sept 29 for a free national conversation about Indigenous-led approaches to grief, loss, healing, and culturally safer care. Register here: buff.ly/GlaBTMG #IndigenousVoices #CulturallySaferCare #IndigenousHealing

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Canadian Healing Quilt, rooted in #Indigenous traditions, is a virtual space to grieve, honour & remember someone you care about by creating a memorial quilt square. Each square is part of a virtual mosaic of quilt squares from across Canada. www.healingquilt.ca #grief

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A death by suicide is often sudden or unexpected, and hard to process. MyGrief.ca has specialized resources to help you understand and care for yourself as you grieve. buff.ly/x0kNlda #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #Suicidepreventionmonth

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Canadian Virtual Hospice's 2026 Innovation Challenge is fast approaching! Thank you to our Peer Review Committee for helping narrow down the 6 finalists. Join us Oct 8, 2026 at #MIPCC2026 as we crown the International #PalliativeCare Innovator of 2026! @caremcgill.bsky.social

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Don't miss the KidsGrief.ca Q&A with #grief specialist Andrea Warnick today at 1pm ET! Bring your questions - each webinar is different. #KidsGrief buff.ly/8eu9Pty #kidsgrief #youthgrief #childrensgrief #loss

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September is #ChildhoodCancer Awareness Month. CaringTogether.life has resources to help #parents manage and understand the changes to everyday life when their #child is diagnosed with #cancer and other serious #illnesses. Visit CaringTogether.life today.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

34 entries from 12 countries. 6 finalists to compete at the Innovation Challenge at #MIPCC2026.Thank you to everyone who submitted to Virtual Hospice's 2026 Innovation Challenge! Stay tuned for when we announce the 6 finalists! #palliativecare @caremcgill.bsky.social

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Don't miss the KidsGrief.ca Q&A with #grief specialist Andrea Warnick on Sept 8 at 1pm ET! Bring your questions - each webinar is different. #KidsGrief buff.ly/8eu9Pty #kidsgrief #youthgrief #childrensgrief #loss

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It’s International #OverdoseAwareness Day. When someone you know has died as a result of substance use, your #grief may be more complicated. MyGrief.ca has a module tailored to support you. buff.ly/4cDmMWQ #weseeyou #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Planning for My Care can help you identify and communicate your wishes for care as a 2SLGBTQ+ community member buff.ly/43xk6ak Visit Proud, Prepared, Protected buff.ly/wAjAtjf for more resources #palliativecare #LGBTQ

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It’s #BackToSchool! Educators may have students in their class who are grieving the death of someone they know. Check out KidsGrief.ca - Educators for helpful resources to help you recognize and support grieving #children in the classroom.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our free KidsGrief.ca Q&A with #grief specialist Andrea Warnick is back on Sept 8 at 1pm ET! Bring your questions - each webinar is different. #KidsGrief buff.ly/8eu9Pty #kidsgrief #youthgrief #childrensgrief #loss

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

My Life, My Grief, written by Child Life Specialist Ceilidh Eaton Russell, is a workbook aiming to support children who have experienced the death of someone close to them. buff.ly/493fxGx

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

KidsGrief.ca is home to My Life, Their Illness, an activity book developed for #kids aged 6-12 years who have someone in their life living with a life-limiting illness. You can download this resource for free! buff.ly/NJ7XCAN

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Caringtogether.life is home to Me and My Illness, an activity book developed for #kids aged 6-12 years living with life-limiting illness, to help them with their thoughts, feelings and questions. This resource is available for free download. buff.ly/W5d0Xpt

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#Paramedicine is evolving to provide #palliativecare in the home. #Paramedics and #grief experts collaborated to develop MyGriefToolbox.ca to help you deliver the #care that matters at the most difficult time of life. Get a free certificate upon completion of these modules!

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Experiencing loss while juggling school, friendships, home life and exploring identity and individuality can be challenging. YouthGrief.ca has stories by young people about their #grief to help other teens who may be struggling with something similar.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Did you know more than 8 million family and friend caregivers in Canada provide care at home? #Caregivers - these modules are for you. Access them any time of the day or night and at no cost. Visit buff.ly/3B0DOB8 to learn more.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Whenever someone or something important to you dies or is lost, you grieve. You may also grieve as you prepare for a #loss. This MyGrief.ca module may be helpful if you or someone you know is experiencing unrecognized #grief buff.ly/YCIpwpW

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Build your and your team’s capacity to provide culturally safer care! The Canadian Virtual Hospice Learning Hub has #Indigenous Cultural Safety Training online for free. Start learning today: buff.ly/4495kWq #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Today is Int. Day of the World's #Indigenous Peoples - Coming Full Circle, a free pdf can help you plan for care incorporating your cultural and spiritual needs - codesigned by a circle of Elders and Knowledge Carriers and Holly Prince. buff.ly/45oPp8i

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The death of your spouse or partner can change the way you see yourself as well as how others see you. This module on #grief aims to support those grieving the loss of a life partner buff.ly/3PiD3bE Ce module est également disponible en français. buff.ly/3PfM1pY

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In case you missed it, the recording of the newest session of our Indigenous Voices: Supporting Healthy Ways of Living Through Grief and Loss webinar series is now available! buff.ly/8Jgr4bN

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Did you know? People who are near end of life often don’t feel thirsty when they’re dehydrated. To learn more about dehydration, its signs, symptoms, and appropriate responses, visit buff.ly/3DkhPTF

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our article "Hope and Denial" explores how these two states often coexist and can serve someone living with a life-changing diagnosis. Visit ⁠https://buff.ly/472OB9K to read the full article and find other resources to support anyone living with advanced illness.

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It's International #DayofFriendship. The death of a friend is often painful and difficult to live with. We all feel and express our #grief in different ways. This free module from MyGrief.ca can help buff.ly/3YnNjnu

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It's International #SelfCare Day. When grieving the death of someone close, it may be hard to find the energy to look after your own physical and emotional health. This free module from MyGrief.ca can help buff.ly/46ZNxTL #grief

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Reminder! This Wednesday, join Dr. Holly Prince and members of the Elders and Knowledge Carriers Circle for a special free webinar celebrating the launch of a new collection of Indigenous-led grief resources. Register today: buff.ly/4CfF3sC

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Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#Caregiving can be a very rewarding experience but also be challenging and exhausting as you take on a new role as the person’s care needs change. Learn more about preparing for caregiving at home with this free online module buff.ly/960s8aj

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