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Hike for Hospice Vaughan 2024: Supporting End-Of-Life Care One Step at a Time
Vaughan, ON - May 1, 2024 - The annual Hike for Hospice Vaughan is set to return to Sonoma Heights Park on Sunday June 2, 2024, promising a day filled with compassion, camaraderie, and community spirit. This signature fundraising event, open to individuals of all ages...
Hospice Vaughan Receives Vital Funding Increase from Government of Ontario
[Vaughan, Ontario] – On September 29th, at 10:00 AM, Hospice Vaughan played host to a momentous event as the Government of Ontario announced additional funding to support essential hospice palliative care services. The announcement took place in the heart of Hospice...
Chris Bell Gets Honourable Mention in 2022 Nursing Hero Awards
We are proud to recognize Chris Bell, Clinical Resource Nurse here at Hospice Vaughan, who got an honourable mention in the May 2022 issue of Hospital News. In this issue, there is "A Salute to Nursing Heroes - Celebrating Canada's Nurses" where they recognized...
Iolanda Masci Receives The Order of Vaughan
Congratulations Iolanda! It is with great pride that the staff, volunteers, Board of Directors and the tens of thousands of people that Hospice Vaughan has supported since 1995, congratulate Iolanda De Simone Masci on receiving The Order of Vaughan. Mayor Bevilacqua...
CHINTV- Highlights from the 2024 Hearts Gala
HOT SUMMER FOR HOSPICE VAUGHAN; Over $113,000 Raised So Far
Vaughan, August 3rd 2023- Hospice Vaughan, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, their caregivers, and individuals experiencing the loss of a loved one, is thrilled to announce a...
Hospice Vaughan is Pleased to Announce Stephanie Karapita as Our New Executive Director
Hospice Vaughan's Board of Directors is pleased to announce Stephanie Karapita as our new Executive Director of Hospice Vaughan. Stephanie Karapita is a healthcare leader with over 25 years of leadership experience in the long-term, acute, sub-acute, and community...
Hospice Vaughan Living HeARTS Gala Raises over $202,000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The annual Hospice Vaughan Gala was held virtually due to the pandemic. On Friday, October 15, 2021, The Living HeARTS Gala was a live-streamed event hosted by Co-Chairs Louie Chiaino and Romina Cortellucci. The Gala featured a take-home...
HOSPICE VAUGHAN INVITES YOU TO THE 2024 HEARTS GALA PRESENTED BY IFSTC
[Vaughan, November 20th, 2023] – The month of February has long been associated with love and compassion, and on Friday, February 9th, 2024, Hospice Vaughan will host an unforgettable evening to celebrate the immense compassion that lies at the heart of hospice...
HOSPICE VAUGHAN IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE WE ARE ADDING TWO NEW BEDS
The Ontario government is increasing beds at Hospice Vaughan by two effective December 19th, bringing the total number of hospice beds to 12. This expansion improves access to hospice palliative care closer to home for Vaughan residents. “Our government is providing...
TORONTO STAR: Ontario recognizes Hospice Vaughan for ‘exceptional contributions’ in volunteerism
Hospice Vaughan Residence Working Committee is among 15 others who were recognized by the government of Ontario for their “exceptional contributions” in volunteerism when they received the 2021 June Callwood Award. In a Feb. 3 statement, Ontario said this year’s award...
A Message from Partners of the Western York Region Ontario Health Team (WYR OHT)
Getting vaccinated has never been more critical December 8, 2021 (York Region, Ont.) — As we enter the colder season, gather with family and friends for the holidays, and continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our communities, getting vaccinated...

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