Niagara Health System

Palliative Care Program
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Record #: NIA1594 Last Modified: 06 May 2013 Last Full Update: 06 Jun 2012
Notices
Public BulletinThis program no longer provides in home patient visits.
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionPalliative Care comforts and supports individuals and their families who are living with a life-limiting illness such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), COPD, stroke, or other end-stage diseases which are no longer responsive to a cure approach. 
From the time of diagnosis or referral to the team, Palliative Care provides ongoing support to meet the individual's unique physical, psychological, social, cultural, emotional and spiritual expectations and needs. This service is offered in all hospital sites within the Niagara Health System 
Volunteer Services-We have a group of trained volunteers to provide supportive care to patients and their families, as well as respite care for families. This is an inpatient program. Volunteers are available for all hospital sites within the Niagara Health System. 
Bereavement Services - After the loss of a loved one, bereavement support is available either on a one-to-one basis, through group meetings, or by phone contact. Registration is required for groups.
HoursMon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAnyone with a life limiting-illness
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationDoctor's referral required for patients
FeesNone
Contact Information
Address & Map
Allied Health Centre
5673 North St
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1J4
 
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Located In CommunityNiagara Falls
IntersectionNorth St and Prospect St
Mailing AddressPO Box 1018 
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2
Office Phone905-378-4647 ext 53850
Fax905-358-7443
Websitewww.niagarahealth.on.ca
Primary ContactMary Dietrich, NHS Palliative Care, Bereavement/Volunteer Services, NHS Regional Palliative Care Program; Email: mary.dietrich@niagarahealth.on.ca
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity
Established1983
FundingProvincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Subjects
SubjectsBereavement ; Caregiver support ; Pain ; Palliative care
Broader TermsCaregiver services ; Health services ; Home support ; Patient care