The North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network (NSMHPCN) provides a dedicated, compassionate, holistic palliative approach to care for all. NSMHPCN supports the provision of exceptional hospice palliative care and end-of-life care through partnerships, innovative programs and knowledge exchange.

 

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Our mission at the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network (NSMHPCN) is to support the provision of exceptional hospice palliative care and end-of-life care through partnerships, innovative programs and knowledge exchange. We envision a community where the experience of hospice palliative care and end-of-life care honours each individual and their choices. We believe that with our aging population, this work has never been more important than it is today.

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Transgender Health, Aging and Advocacy

Transgender individuals encounter distinct and often complex challenges as they age, particularly in relation to health and access to appropriate, respectful, and affirming care. Many face significant disparities in healthcare, including limited access to knowledgeable providers, delayed or denied medical treatment, and a lack of inclusive policies within healthcare systems. These challenges are frequently compounded by a lifetime of stigma and discrimination, leading to increased rates of mental health issues, chronic conditions, and a deep mistrust of medical institutions. Additionally, transgender older adults are at a heightened risk of social isolation due to estrangement from family, limited social networks, and the absence of affirming long-term care options. These factors can result in a lack of emotional, financial, and caregiving support as they age. Advocacy efforts are not only necessary but urgent to address these systemic barriers. This includes pushing for inclusive healthcare practices, culturally competent provider training, supportive housing options, and community programs that recognize and affirm the identities and lived experiences of transgender older adults. Ensuring equitable and compassionate care for this population is a vital step toward creating a healthcare system that honors dignity and human rights at every stage of life.

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ADVANCED CARE PLANNING

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RECENT NEWS

‘Uplifting interactive adventure’: Death Café comes to MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie

The words ‘uplifting’ and ‘interactive’ might not be what first comes to mind when thinking about a Death Café, but that’s just what presenters Kathlene Bartlett and Julie Leighton-Phelps have in mind. Read more…

Annual Report Provides Snapshot of Local Hospice Network:

The North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network (NSMHPCN) recently published its 2022-2023 Annual Report. Read more…

Hospice Group Opens Nominations for Brenda Smith Leadership Award!

Nominations open until Sept. 22 for award that celebrates ‘outstanding individuals who have shown exceptional commitment, vision, and impact in hospice palliative care’ Read more…

NSMHPCN recognized as a Canadian Compassionate Company!

We are honored to become a Canadian Compassionate Company. Our dedicated team, their families and communities are of the utmost importance to us. Read more…

NSMHPCN is Excited to be a Hub Partner for the Palliative Care ECHO Project!

The Palliative Care ECHO Project is a 5-year national initiative to cultivate communities of practice and establish continuous professional development among health care providers across Canada who care for patients with life-limiting illness. We’re dedicated to supporting a continuous learning journey for health care professionals to build local capacity to provide a palliative care approach to patients and their families.

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NSMHPCN is Proud to be a Member of the NSM CSSN

The community support services (CSS) agencies that make up the Network share guiding principles to work with other health care and community partners and planners to coordinate and integrate our local health care system to ensure access to the right service at the right time in the right place to support the needs of individuals with ongoing community support needs and their families in North Simcoe Muskoka.

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Educational Offerings

The North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network is committed to the development of quality hospice palliative care wherever the client chooses to live and die. To support health care providers, we offer a variety of conferences, courses, workshops and presentations in communities across North Simcoe Muskoka. Read more…