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Victoria Hospice News and Stories

Jul 2021 | Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight – Janet Zaharia

Although our volunteers’ presence in our Inpatient Unit has been halted by provincial health orders, a few volunteers currently support our administrative teams from home. Janet Zaharia is one of them. Meet Janet!

Jun 2021 | Hospice, Newsletter

Driven by Compassion

The Victoria Hospice Palliative Response Team (PRT) covers a lot of ground. They travel more than 35,000 km every year, providing 24-hour crisis intervention for patients and families right at home...

Jun 2021 | Events, News Releases

2021 Teeny Tiny Garden Tour goes virtual to support Victoria Hospice

Join Victoria Hospice and gardeners around the region on the small screen for a glimpse into some of Victoria’s best backyard gardens starting Sunday, June 13. This year’s Virtual Teeny Tiny Garden Tour fundraiser showcases three fabulous gardens to enjoy right from home–rain or shine.

May 2021 | Legacy

Leave a legacy with the gift of a lifetime

Victoria Hospice patients and families know gifts of a lifetime are found in present moments. During Leave a Legacy Month, Victoria Hospice salutes donors who have chosen to support hospice with a legacy or bequest gift, and the people who inspired them.

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May 2021 | Hospice, News Releases

Victoria Hospice calls for support on the frontline of compassion

“Palliative care isn’t only about managing symptoms and making people physically comfortable. It’s about closeness and humanity. It’s about helping families through the hardest days of their lives,” says Victoria Hospice Medical Director Dr. Amy Tan.