Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?
We have a variety of volunteering opportunities: Volunteers for Events Memory Tree Volunteers at Festival of Trees – volunteers help create awareness about Palliative Care, help set up and take down display, assist visitors with hanging memory cards on the tree and...Comfort Care Bags
Comfort Care Bags What are Comfort Care Bags? In simplest terms the comfort care bag is made up of donated items to provide comfort to the palliative care person, their families and loved ones in this journey of their life and to let families know they are...Winter 2018 Newsletter
Is seems like yesterday was Christmas and now we’re at the end of February! The days are getting longer and brighter with spring is just around the corner and so are the events we’re planning. Use the interactive PDF Viewer below, or click here to see our newsletter....Palliative “Care” Conversations Conference
This falls Palliative “Care” Conversations Conference was a huge success thanks to the informative and dynamic speakers both, the hard work of our GPHPCS Volunteers, and the generosity of our Sponsors! Topics included: What is a Palliative Care...
Newsletter Summer 2018
Palliative “Care” is Grande Prairie Hospice’s quarterly newsletter for donors and supporters, showcasing articles and information about the people and events that enrich our community. A printed version of this newsletter is distributed through the mail, while a PDF...What Butterflies mean to Palliative Care
The butterfly had deep meaning in many cultures. To Native Americans, the butterfly is a symbol of change, joy and color. The exquisite butterfly was considered a miracle of transformation and resurrection, representing the never-ending life cycle. In early...
Newsletter
Palliative “Care” is Grande Prairie Hospice’s quarterly newsletter for donors and supporters, showcasing articles and information about the people and events that enrich our community. A printed version of this newsletter is distributed through the mail, while a PDF...
Compassion Fatigue
Compassion Fatigue-Coping with Burnout April 13th, 2018 @ 10:30-12:00pm Facilitator: Carol Ballard – Chaplain PWL Hospice, Grande Prairie Carol’s workshop is free to anyone who has cared for or is currently caring for someone who requires long-term care, is palliative...Festival of Trees
Thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy the Festival of Trees, remember loved ones and donated this year to our Memory Tree Program. It was a wonderful success!Hospice Visit with Heath
Another fantastic visit at the Hospice with Heath the service dog in training. Thank you again, Kathy for bringing himAbout Us
At Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society, our mission is to establish and maintain expert end-of-life care for community members with a terminal illness and to provide support for their families.
- We are a voice for the community
- We are an ear to public need
- We are a hand in action
