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Palliative Care is a service of active compassionate care primarily
directed towards improving the quality of life for people living
with a life-threatening illness. It is delivered by an interdisciplinary
team providing sensitive and skilled care to meet the physical,
psychological and spiritual needs of both the patient and the
family. Palliative Care Services include:
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a 12 bed Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul's Hospital
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consultation teams at Royal University Hospital,
Saskatoon City Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital
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Palliative consultation for all long term care
facilities
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a Palliative Care volunteer program and bereavement
support
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Palliative care in Humboldt, Lanigan,
Rosthern, Wadena, Wakaw, Watrous, Wynyard, Nokomis and surrounding areas
A Breath of Care
2011 Saskatchewan Palliative Care Conference
June 2 and 3, 2011 - Saskatoon, SK
An opportunity for caregivers, volunteers and the medical community to share thought-provoking concepts, new treatments and alternative therapies.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Stephen Jenkinson
Leading Canadian Palliative Care Educator, Spiritual Activist and Author.
"He is revolutionizing the way dying and death are understood and practiced in North America."
Dr. Graeme Rocker
Canadian Author, and Division Head, Dept. of Respirology, Dalhousie University
Plus sessions on symptom management, working with limited resources, provincial updates, addictions & pain management, volunteer programs, panel discussions and much more!
Conference Itinerary (PDF)
Poster (PDF)
Exhibitor Opportunities (PDF)
Sponsorship Package (PDF)
Registration Form (PDF)
Registration Form (MS Word)
POSTER DISPLAY – CALL FOR ENTRIES
Share your knowledge and innovative ideas! Poster abstract details are now being accepted for consideration as part of the the Provincial Palliative Care Poster Display, hosted at the Saskatoon Inn,
June 2 and 3, 2011.
Abstract streams are: Advocacy & Leadership, Education, Innovations and Partnerships in Service Delivery, Interdisciplinary Patient / Family-Centred Care, and Research.
Deadline for submissions is March 11, 2011. For entry guidelines or more information, please contact sheila.honeker@saskatoonhealthregion.ca.
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