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Some great photos from our Recreation Coordinator of one of our kiddos enjoying the Emily’s House Snoezelen Room. Snoezelen is a sensory stimulation therapy that uses sights, sounds, smells, and touch to help people relax and explore. The sensory experience is an important element of care. It can be used to…

The Jean-Jacques Team runs a year-long campaign of FUN DAYS MONDAYS quizzes to raise funds and awareness for Emily’s House children’s hospice in Toronto. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported the campaign that successfully raised $6,000, and those who visited for a tour and photo today. Thank you for…

We are so grateful for our Board of Directors. They provide heartfelt oversight and expertise in areas of Governance, Finance, Healthcare Policy Development, Human Resources, Fundraising, and Public/Crisis Communications. Many Board members had the opportunity to meet one another in person for the first time as they gathered to celebrate…

March Break Camp is always a blast at Emily’s House. This year the programming “levelled up” – like in a video game! With characters, activities, crafts, and friendly competitions based on familiar video game characters and themes, the kids lived the dream. Our tweens were engaged to participate at their…

Thanks to MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP, a Hike for Hospice sponsor and community partner of Emily’s House children’s hospice. It was wonderful to get together for our annual pancake breakfast, updates on Emily’s House, and the early kickoff to Hike for Hospice fundraising. Happy retirement to Kurl Williams, clearly a beloved…

“Matthew was a Sinatra fan. And though his parents and younger brothers kept him happy and smiling, it was Ol’ Blue Eyes that could always put Matthew at ease….” Read Matthew’s Story on the Emily’s House Our Stories page: https://paceh.ca/matthews-story/ #fedoraday; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month To learn more about Music Therapy with children, check out resources from @PediatricMusicTherapy, and/or this article written by our very own super-awesome Emily’s House/Philip Aziz Centre Music Therapist: https://paceh.ca/music-therapy-and-its-role-in-palliative-care-at-emilys-house-and-pac/   #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #canadianassociationofmts; #musictherapy; #pediatricmusictherapy; #medicalmusictherapy;…

“I saw Jacob’s first and last breath, although it was never meant to be that way. Jacob was here and his life should be celebrated, it won’t make me sad to hear his name mentioned, it is music to my ears.” For more of Jacob’s story: “From nurse, to mum,…

Community Hospice Care Community hospice care brings compassion right into your home, and provides respite for caregivers. #hospice; #hospicecare;#philipazizcentre; #palliativecare; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

“The bodies of people with HIV age faster than “normal” people. We present with increased risk for multiple chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and liver and kidney failure, as much as ten years earlier than others. And…50% of people with HIV over 50 years may experience cognitive impairments…

At Emily’s House, we celebrate our certified Child Life Specialist every day! Child Life Month – Happy Child Life Month “March is a time to celebrate child life professionals and reflect on their vast impact on children and families across many settings. From hospital to schools to a private practice,…