News & Updates

Sparky says “hello” to Emily’s House children and youth during a Toronto firefighters’ visit. Thank you to Toronto firefighters and friends for bringing a big truck and bright-red excitement to the day! #torontofirefighters; #torontofirefightersassociation; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #PalliativeCare; #hospicecare; #Hospice; #philipazizcentre; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

Zinnia’s mom hosted a lunch for our staff and volunteers to express her thanks for the recreation and respite programming Emily’s House provides for her daughter. Her smile and those generous serving dishes of home-made yummy food say it all! #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #palliativecare; #hospicecare; #hospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

At Emily’s House, hospice means making every moment count. It’s about finding joy in the most unexpected places. It’s about being a family and making the time you have as meaningful and enjoyable as possible. When you come to Emily’s House, we don’t just care for your child, we come…

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Research Initiative studies pain in children “How do you interpret pain signals? Are they just angry? Are they irritated? Are they bored? Or does something truly hurt?” says Dr. Siden, underscoring the difficulties in assessing their symptoms. This Vancouver team is researching and addressing the complex…

We featured a few updates on volunteer Eric and his adult client’s palliative care journey last year. Today, he continues to volunteer, supporting hospice clients through both the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care Community Program, as well as our Emily’s House children’s hospice families. Testimonial (2024) from his…

(From an interview with a Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care Grief and Bereavement Coordinator) Typically, Grief and Bereavement care with Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care (PAC) adult clients will include eight to ten sessions, biweekly or monthly. Clients are managed by a lead Grief and Bereavement Practitioner (Coordinator)/Social…

Emily’s House and Philip Aziz Centre recognize June 21st as National Indigenous Peoples Day: a time for Canadians to honour and celebrate the legacy, diverse cultures and exceptional contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. While these groups share similarities, each has its own unique heritage, language, traditions, and…

Thank you to Toronto INFINI Lions Club for visiting us at Emily’s House children’s hospice today, to host a generous lunch and offer encouragement to our children, volunteers, and care/hospice team. We look forward to future collaborations! Special thanks to Jessielyn Roxas, Allan’s mom, who introduced this lovely group to…

Congratulations to Caryn Cardella, who received recognition as this year’s June Callwood Award recipient for the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care and Emily’s House at last week’s Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) conference. The award recognizes an individual or group for their commitment to volunteering and longstanding service to…

A Podcast from Canadian Institute for Health Information “Many people across Canada would have loved to have stayed at home, if they had had more access to resources by way of home care.” More people in Canada are receiving palliative care near the end of their lives than ever —…

Lights, tactile toys, movement and entertainment for the eyes while splashing in the tub – at Emily’s House children’s hospice.   #snoezelentherapy; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #PalliativeCare; #hospicecare; #Hospice; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto  …

Thank you to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto for inviting Emily’s House children’s hospice and the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care to participate in their Pilgrims of Hope: Living Charity Justice in Action 2025. The Catholic Charities team thanked all participants: “On behalf of the entire Catholic…