Author: Jen Cooper

Jun 2023 | Hospice

Olivia Hahn: Healing a wounded heart

Olivia was 15 when her mother, Patricia Kilshaw, died of cancer in 2022. She says writing gave herself space to heal and cope with her grief.

May 2023 | Hospice

Anneswer to Cancer – Community soccer event scores big for Victoria Hospice

The annual Anneswer to Cancer event has raised more than $500,000 for end-of-life care in our community.

Apr 2023 | Hospice

Green thumbs and caring hearts: Rooftop Gardeners

Our Rooftop Garden – a peaceful oasis for hospice patients and families – opened in 1997 thanks to generous donations from our community.

Mar 2023 | Hospice

Victoria Hospice announces the retirement of Lois Cosgrave

Lois joined Victoria Hospice for what was meant to be short-term advisory role in 2019. It’s been four years...

Mar 2023 | Hospice

Music Therapy returns to Victoria Hospice

Victoria Hospice celebrates the healing power of music and the return of music therapy on the Inpatient Unit.

Feb 2023 | Hospice, Staff

Victoria Hospice welcomes new Chief Operating Officer

Victoria Hospice welcomes Teri Henderson to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective Monday, March 27, 2023.

Jan 2023 | Hospice

Dr. Christine Jones appointed Medical Director at Victoria Hospice

Victoria Hospice is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Jones to the role of Medical Director.

Nov 2022 | Hospice

In Memoriam: Suellen Guenther

It is with sadness that we share the news that longtime Bedside Singers volunteer, Suellen Guenther, died on November 13.

Nov 2022 | Hospice

Giving hearts receive National Philanthropy Day honours

Dedicated Victoria Hospice supporters have been recognized for their generosity with a place on the National Philanthropy Day Giving Hearts Honour Roll.

Oct 2022 | Hospice

Proposed new site approved by Ministry of Education

Victoria Hospice is one step closer to expanding access to palliative end-of-life care in the community. The Ministry of Education has approved the sale of 1.3 acres of land to Victoria Hospice.