Author: Lindsay Felstead

Palliative Manitoba Statement on Revised Public Health Orders  .On Saturday, August 7th, 2021 The Province of Manitoba changed the health order changes. Palliative Manitoba is confirming that at this time:   1) There will be no change to the safety measures we are currently taking pertaining to provide compassionate care to the individuals we support.  2)… Continue reading COVID-19 Update

The Winnipeg Foundation ensures seamless support continues for provinces dying and bereaved Thanks to the generous support of The Winnipeg Foundation, Palliative Manitoba has been able to outfit the staff with new laptops, enabling us to continue easing the suffering of the dying and bereaved in Manitoba during the pandemic and its contact restrictions and… Continue reading Thank You Winnipeg Foundation

Statement on Homicide in London, ON  It is with deep sorrow that we have learned about the murder of the Muslim family in London, Ontario earlier this week. Our thoughts are with Fayez, the only survivor, his family, and all Muslims as they grieve the unnecessary and tragic deaths.   This hateful attack is a reminder… Continue reading Statement regarding the Homicide in London, ON

Grieving and the Pandemic COVID-19 has made the grieving process far more complicated Community Outreach and Education Coordinator, Mike Goldberg, talks about the impact the pandemic has had on the way we process grief in this article by Jim Timlick of the Winnipeg Free Press and published in it’s Final Arrangements segment. 2021 Final Arrangements… Continue reading Grieving and the Pandemic

­­FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 23, 2020 ANNUAL MEMORY TREE MOVES ONLINE FOR 2020Palliative Manitoba – Changing the conversation about death and grief 2020 Memory Tree Release

Each year, as the holiday season approaches, Palliative Manitoba partners with Ron Paul Garden Centre to help bring a little cheer into offices and homes across the city. We invite you to treat clients, staff, loved ones and, most of all, yourself to the perfect gift that keeps on giving – a beautiful poinsettia, wreath,… Continue reading Poinsettias On Sale Now

The Hike must go on! During this time of uncertainty, with each new day seeing changes to every aspect of our lives, it is more important than ever to find way to connect responsibly, challenge ourselves and each other, and remain active. With that in mind, Palliative Manitoba invites you to join our VIRTUAL HIKE.… Continue reading THE HIKE MUST GO ON!!

UPDATE: Palliative Manitoba continues to monitor the status of the CoVid-19 pandemic and the recommendations of the provincial and federal governing bodies. Please read the UPDATED memo regarding the status of our programs and services and our efforts to protect our staff, volunteers and those we serve. MEMO

Please see the linked memo below regarding Palliative Manitoba’s current CoVid-19 status. CoVid Memo

On November 27, 2019 the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians (CSPCP) released a joint statement and call to action regarding the ongoing confusion amongst the general public about Palliative Care and Medical Assistance in Dying. Read the joint statement: HERE Read CHPCA’s position statement on MAID:… Continue reading Joint statement from CHPCA and CSPCP regarding Palliative Care and MAiD and CHPCA’s Position Statement