News & Updates

Since opening our doors in 2013, Emily’s House children’s hospice has supported an average of 350-400 admissions per year prior to and post COVID.  Emily’s House has welcomed thousands of patient admissions and visitors – children, child siblings and families. Currently in our tenth year of operation, as Toronto’s first…

A note from a client’s adult son “Kristen [a Music Therapist at the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care] brought a special joy to my Mom. Kristen took the time to get to know my mom by talking with her and other family members. She learned the songs that were…

A story from the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care’s Early Days Written by Debra Czegledi My first encounter with PAC (Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care) was in 1995, and I was deeply moved and impressed with the compassionate, non-judgmental and unconditional caring, help and support they provided to…

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 families and…

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…

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  …