News & Updates

Congratulations Lydia S. – Our 2023 June Callwood Winner – from Emily’s House/PAC! The June Callwood Award was established in 1994 by the Hospice Association of Ontario, now Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, to acknowledge and thank outstanding hospice volunteers throughout Ontario. The award was named in honour of the late…

The story of Philip Aziz Centre (PAC) began in a small inner city church community whose pastor (Bill Mugford) reached out to support a many dying of AIDS.  This act of kindness and compassion amidst the AIDS pandemic led to Philip bequeathing his estate with the expectation that they would…

Our first fully in-person Hike for Hospice event since COVID was a warm reunion indeed!  So great to see so many client families, volunteers, staff and families / significant others, friends, and well-costumed dogs in Riverdale Park! We announced $37,610.25 raised in total for Hospice Toronto and Emily’s House /…

Last weekend, our annual Emily’s House Garden Memorial was held in the green space below the patient bedrooms.  Everyone who participated – those grieving, those supported by hospice, and those supporting hospice – were all reminded that Emily’s House is a source of deep joy, healing and resilience for these…

May 19th, 2023, is PSW Day Today marks Personal Support Worker Day in Ontario. A day we remember, celebrate and recognize the many dedicated Personal Support Workers who dedicate their time, energy and compassion to children and families in every care setting every day. You are essential service providers,…

Thank you to Beloved Women Organization for inviting a special presentation at their Mother’s Day event this past weekend.  Women from different Middle Eastern counties, and others who are refugees, gathered to hear a message on A Mother’s Love – in the context of hospice care.  After games and crafts,…

A note from our CEO Rauni for National Nursing Week: “In addition to National Palliative Care Week, we are celebrating National Nursing Week.  These two dates intersect, and not just on a calendar but in real practice.  Nurses are key to the delivery of Quality Palliative Care in our communities…

It’s National Volunteer Week in Canada! A time to celebrate the incredible impact that volunteers make nationwide. Specifically for hospice, Volunteers are the foundation of sustainable hospice programs; contributing on all levels from direct client care to ground maintenance! At Philip Aziz Centre & Emily’s House, Volunteers contributed over 22,730…

The annual Emily’s House Garden Memorial will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2 PM. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Sandy Broad: sandyb@philipazizcentre.ca  …

Dying is difficult in any language. The power of words, actions, and human behaviour can have an enormous impact on the way families experience their palliative care journey. This series of videos draws upon real-life experiences; we hear from families as they reflect on their child’s life and the palliative…

National Caregivers Day April 4th 2023 is National Caregiver Day. Four million caregivers across Ontario provide an estimated 75 per cent of the care in our healthcare system. They play a critical role in providing physical, emotional, and mental support to family members, partners, and friends in need. https://www.carerscanada.ca/national-caregiver-day-campaigns/  …

Emily’s House March Break Camp 2023 was the first, fully in-person children’s recreational camp held at Emily’s House since the pandemic. The team planned for eight kids to participate (based on the level of nursing support confirmed in advance). The theme was Adventure and Around the World Exploration. Emily’s House…