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On September 18th we said our goodbyes to Jared. Though his passing fills our hearts with sadness, today, and everyday, we choose to celebrate his remarkable life. Jared entered our lives in 2018, and the privilege of providing care for him has been an honour beyond words. His departure leaves…

Our Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care / Emily’s House working Strategic Plan Framework 2023-2025 has been developed with input from our governance Board of Directors and Leadership Team. We look forward to operationalizing and furthering the vision with additional input from our Emily’s House Family Advisory Council, clients, staff,…

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) writes that hospice Care “is the best story in health and social care”: Preserving Hospital Capacity: In Ontario, the hospice sector is already preserving hospital capacity and can do more. Every year, over 10,000 people avoid dying in more expense hospital settings and this frees…

Congratulations to our CEO, RAUNI SALMINEN, who was recognized earlier this summer by the Ralph Thornton Community Centre, and awarded the RTCC Community Volunteer Award for “Contribution to Community Betterment” for 2023. The award nominator, Ejay Tupe, wrote: “Rauni is the CEO of Philp Aziz Centre, a hospice care organization…

For your information and interest, the 2022 Financial Statements are now available and posted on our website. Click here to go to the page on our website.

As part of the ten-year anniversary celebration of Emily’s House children’s hospice, Dr. Adam Rapoport, Medical Director, SickKids, Paediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT) and Emily’s House, shared a few words on the Emily’s House origin story, milestone accomplishments, and why we should all be excited for the future. Dr Adam…

Emily’s House Summer Camp brought some rollicking fun this week, with our children and youth participating in an amazing race, building an Eiffel tower, going on exploratory adventures, and making snacks from around the world! Special thanks to our Recreation Team and all the volunteers who helped out! #emilyshouse; #summercamp2023;…

It was a Time to Celebrate: Philip Aziz Centre/Emily’s House 30/10 Anniversary Gala – 30 years of in-home hospice, and 10 years of in-patient paediatric hospice care. The Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care and Emily’s House origin stories were brought to life – reminding us all of a heartfelt…

Ethan Holds His Own Pencil Seven-year-old Ethan likes to do art and wanted to build a house. Despite some mobility limitations, he likes to hold things in his own hand, and participate with his own agency, as much as possible. He will say: “I want the roof to be like…

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…