March 6, 2014
For immediate release
Ottawa – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health committed to increased palliative care training to help Canadians receive the compassionate palliative care they need.
Funding is being provided to the Pallium Foundation of Canada for an initiative called, Building the Future of Palliative Care Together, which aimsto strengthen the community of clinicians, caregivers, educators, administrators, volunteers, citizens and other partners. Through this program the Pallium Foundation will equip more front-line healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge they need to care for people with life-threatening conditions. This is expected to enhance the reach of palliative care services for the growing number of Canadians living with life-threatening conditions across rural, remote and urban settings, including Aboriginal peoples.
"Canadians who are ill and at the end of their lives need and deserve the compassionate caring of healthcare providers who have the training and expertise to give the highest-quality of care at this most difficult time. With this initiative, and other ongoing investments, our Government is helping provinces, territories and organizations, such as Pallium, to deliver compassionate, respectful and competent care for people at the end of life, and their families."
Alice Wong
Minister of State (Seniors)
Michael Bolkenius
Office of the Honourable Rona Ambrose
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
Nathalie Gravelle-Ray
Pallium Foundation of Canada
Program Manager
(613) 562-6262 x1742
Health Canada
Media Relations
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