Journey Home Hospice

06/17/2026

As HPCO 2026 has come to a close, we’re reflecting on a truly inspiring few days of learning, collaboration, and connection.

Saint Elizabeth Foundation was proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference, supporting an event that brought together professionals, researchers, volunteers, advocates, and leaders from across the hospice palliative care sector to share knowledge, explore innovative approaches, and advance compassionate care for all.

Throughout the conference, our team was honoured to connect with colleagues and partners, participate in meaningful conversations, and contribute to important discussions on equity, harm reduction, and improving access to hospice palliative care for marginalized populations. We also enjoyed celebrating and networking with attendees at various social engagements throughout the conference, where new connections were formed and ideas continued to flourish beyond the session rooms.

The conference concluded with a collaborative research roundtable, bringing professionals from across the palliative care space together for shared learning and thoughtful discussions about shaping the future of hospice and palliative care research in Canada.

Thank you to Hospice Palliative Care Ontario , the speakers, organizers, sponsors, and attendees who made this year's conference such a meaningful experience. We look forward to continuing these conversations and working together to create a more equitable and compassionate future for hospice palliative care.

| SE Health

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Saint Elizabeth Foundation volunteer Nancy McElhinney, on receiving the June Callwood Award at this year's Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference.

Established in 1994, the June Callwood Award recognizes outstanding hospice volunteers across Ontario whose compassion, dedication, and service make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Nancy's kindness, generosity, and commitment to supporting Journey Home Hospice residents and their loved ones embody the spirit of this award. We are incredibly grateful for all that she contributes to our community and are proud to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations, Nancy!

| SE Health

06/15/2026

Yesterday at the HPCO Conference, Saint Elizabeth Foundation | Journey Home Hospice was proud to contribute to important conversations on equity, innovation, and access in hospice palliative care through two sessions led by Medical Director Dr. Felicia Kontopidis and Executive Director Fr. Dr. Matthew Durham.

The sessions, Advancing Specialized Hospice Palliative Care for Structurally Vulnerable Populations: Practice, Policy, and System Innovation and Hack the System: Advancing Harm Reduction and Equity in Palliative Care, explored practical approaches to addressing barriers to care for individuals experiencing housing insecurity, poverty, substance use, mental health challenges, and other forms of marginalization.

Drawing on the innovative work of Journey Home Hospice, participants engaged in discussions around practice, policy, system innovation, and harm reduction, while exploring ways to strengthen the FOUNDATION of equitable, accessible, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their insights, and contributed to these meaningful conversations. Advancing health equity requires collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to quality palliative care, regardless of their circumstances.

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario | | SE Health

06/14/2026

Proud to have our Journey Home Hospice leadership team at this year's Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference!

What an inspiring plenary session to start the conference. We're excited for three days of learning, collaborating, and networking.

Saint Elizabeth Foundation is honoured to be the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference.

It was a privilege for our Executive Director, Fr. Dr. Matthew Durham, to open the conference and introduce the keynote speaker, Dr. Jared Rubenstein helping kick off what promises to be an inspiring and energizing gathering of hospice and palliative care leaders from across Ontario.

The energy in the room was incredible, reflecting the passion, innovation, and commitment that continues to drive excellence in hospice palliative care.

Thank you to Hospice Palliative Care Ontario for bringing together such an outstanding community of professionals, volunteers, and advocates dedicated to improving care for individuals and families.

Our team is looking forward to the conversations, learning, and collaborations ahead.

06/11/2026

Every volunteer has a unique reason for getting involved, but many are drawn by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

At Journey Home Hospice volunteers help create a welcoming and compassionate environment where residents feel seen, valued, and cared for. Whether through a conversation, a shared laugh, or simply being present, volunteers play an important role in helping ensure no one faces their end-of-life journey alone.

The Saint Elizabeth Foundation | Journey Home Hospice is deeply grateful to our volunteers for the kindness, dedication, and compassion they bring to Journey Home each week.

| SE Health

06/09/2026

Did you know that a visit from a therapy pet can help reduce feelings of loneliness, provide comfort during difficult times, and create meaningful moments of connection?

🐾 Through the Saint Elizabeth Foundation | Journey Home Hospice Elizz Paws program, trained therapy pets and their volunteer handlers bring companionship, joy, and emotional support to individuals in our communities. Whether it’s a friendly visit, a comforting presence, or simply a reason to smile, these special interactions can have a lasting impact on overall well-being.

Discover how Elizz Paws is helping create moments of connection, comfort, and happiness.

Visit the link to learn more about the Elizz Paws program👉https://lnkd.in/es9dBDgP

| SE Health

06/08/2026

Every step makes a difference. 💙

Join the Saint Elizabeth Foundation's annual Saint Elizabeth Walk and help support local hospice and palliative care initiatives across Canada.

Whether you choose to walk, run, or ride, your participation helps bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to individuals and families when they need it most.

When you register, you'll receive a personalized fundraising page to share with friends, family, and your community. Donations of $20 or more made through the Saint Elizabeth Walk site are eligible for a charitable tax receipt from the Saint Elizabeth Foundation.

Get active, support a great cause, and help bring compassionate care to those who need it most.

Learn more, register, or donate through the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJUvSiSG

| SE Health | Journey Home Hospice

06/03/2026

Volunteers are at the heart of Saint Elizabeth Foundation | Journey Home Hospice.

Through their compassion, generosity, and willingness to give their time, volunteers help create meaningful moments of connection, comfort, and support for those we serve. Whether offering a listening ear, lending a helping hand, or sharing a simple act of kindness, their impact is felt every day.

We are grateful for the individuals who choose to give back to their communities and help make compassionate care possible.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Learn more about how you can make a difference today 👉https://lnkd.in/d2ihfFdX

| SE Health

05/28/2026

For more than 118 years, Saint Elizabeth has been rooted in community care and supporting those most in need. Today, through the Saint Elizabeth Foundation, that legacy continues by advancing equitable, compassionate end-of-life care across Canada.

Through the annual Saint Elizabeth Walk, now open virtually, communities across the country come together through walks, runs, and rides to support local hospice and palliative care initiatives, Hike for Hospice events, and compassionate end-of-life care programming.

Open to everyone nationwide, the Walk is a meaningful way to stay active, give back, and be part of something larger.

Together, we walk in support of dignity, compassion, and care for all.

Register, donate, or learn more today: https://lnkd.in/eJUvSiSG

| SE Health

05/27/2026

Volunteers at Saint Elizabeth Foundation are at the heart of what we do, and we’re excited to celebrate the launch of our new Friendly Visitors program supporting the SE Health Erie-St. Clair care clinics across Windsor & Essex County.

This amazing group is helping create warm, welcoming spaces through connection, kindness, positivity — and even special treats from the comfort cart — brightening the day for everyone they meet.

Thank you for bringing such enthusiasm and heart to this meaningful new volunteer initiative. You remind us that small moments of human connection can make a big difference for our patients and families. ❤️

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