In the media  
 

Victoria Hospice raises awareness of our programs and services through a comprehensive annual Media and Communications Plan. We not only respond to emerging palliative care issues as they arise, but we take a proactive approach to publicizing our work, our staff and our activities in the community.

For more information about media relations at Victoria Hospice, contact our Communications Coordinator       Carolyn Thomas at (250) 370-8813.

 

* The completely revised 4th edition of Medical Care of the Dying is now available. You can order this palliative care textbook or its companion pocketbook today.

"I recommend this book highly.  It is helpful for people in palliative care, but its clarity and practicality are such that I hope it finds a home on general acute care wards, the offices of primary physicians, and hospital out-patient departments."                            Journal of Palliative Care
 

* Our award-winning Victoria Hospice textbook Transitions in Dying & Bereavement: A Psychosocial Guide for Hospice and Palliative Care is for counsellors and others working with those facing death and bereavement  Find out more by reading these book reviews.  In Canada, you can now order this book directly from Victoria Hospice Education Services (250) 370-8283.   In the U.S., order this book through Health Professions Press at 888-337-8808.

 

Download Adobe Acrobat to read these recent articles and news releases:

 

Drowning in Paper? Shred-a-thon for Swimathon     Times Colonist, April 25, 2008
Brad Stokes Named Swimathon Ambassador            Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, Mar 28, 2008
Swimathon Kickoff Breakfast March 27th               Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, Mar 19, 2008
Hospice Thrift Boutique Auctions Luxurious Items    Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, February 28, 2008
Horticultural Gems Wanted for Tiny Garden Tour    Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, February 27, 2008
Death and Dying                                                             Article reprinted from the Victoria News, February 6, 2008
Butchart Family Opens Their Hearts to Hospice        Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist,  January 24, 2008
Butchart Gardens Create Fund for Victoria Hospice         Transcript of CHEK TV newscast January 23, 2008                 
Hoping, Coping & Moping: Spiritual Care Conference Explores Tough Questions  News Release, January 17, 2008
Hospice Tree Keeps Memories Bright                          Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist,  December 10, 2007  
Hospice Supporters Breathing Easier                         Article reprinted from the Victoria News, November 28, 2007
Treasure Hid In Plain Sight At Thrift Boutique           Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist,  November 25, 2007
Upcoming Victoria Hospice Seasonal Events               News Release, November 22, 2007
Chatty Cathy Talks It Up For Hospice                         Article reprinted from the Victoria News, October 3, 2007
Original Chatty Cathy Doll Donated to Victoria Hospice  Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, October 3, 2007
Itsy Bitsy Botanical Beauties                                       Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, June 9, 2007
Through the Garden Gate                                              Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, May 26, 2007
Matter of Life and Death Builds Dedication                        Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, May 13, 2007
Victoria Hospice Hosts Teeny Tiny Garden Tour         News Release, May 9, 2007
Rare Finds Donated to Victoria Hospice                       News Release, May 2, 2007
Your Banker Wears A Mohawk                                       News release, April 18, 2007
Good Neighbours                                                            Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, March 26, 2007
A Helping Hand for Hospice                                           Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, March 15, 2007
Community Kicks Off Swimathon 2007                         News Release March 14, 2007
Share Your Small Garden For Charity                          Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, March 3, 2007
Bank Workers Shining Knights for Hospice Cause    Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, February 28, 2007
Police Chief Chairs Victoria Hospice Swimathon         News Release, February 13, 2007
Living With Dying                                                            Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist January 19, 2007
Spiritual Care Conference set for January 27, 2007     News Release, December 19
Hospice Helps for Holidays                                      Reprinted from the Victoria Newsgroup, December 13, 2006
19th Annual Celebrate-A-Life Event at Hillside Centre News release, December 6, 2006
The Frugal Consumer's Guide to Thrift Store Shopping Reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, November 7, 2006
BC Expands Compassionate Care Leave  Reprinted from CBC News, November 1, 2006
Dying for Care: Ottawa's cuts in palliative care are shortsighted  Reprinted from the Times Colonist, October 6, 2006
I Hold Your Feet In My Hands                                  Reprinted from the Globe and Mail,, September 22, 2006
A Comfort In Death                                                          Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, September 15, 2006
Victoria Hospice To Move Back Home Following Refurbishments     News release, August 23, 2006
Fundraiser Showcases Small Plots                          Reprinted from the Victoria News Weekend Edition, June 23, 2006
Patients Transferred as Hospice Pavilion Prepares for Upgrade, Reprinted from the Times Colonist,, June 21, 2006
Hospice Teeny Tiny Garden Tour Tickets Sold Out   Reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist,, June 21, 2006
Great Gardens Grow in Small Spaces                      Reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist,, June 17, 2006
Garden-Variety Gratitude                                         Reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist,, June 3, 2006
Victoria Hospice Moves to Temporary Location During Renovations  News release, May 30, 2006
Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique Celebrates First Anniversary!  reprinted from the Times Colonist May 15, 2006
Jumping In To Help Others                                               Reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist,, May 5, 2006
Hospice Fundraiser Offers Tour of Small Gardens   Reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, April 29, 2006
Hope Sought at Life's End                                         Reprinted from the Victoria News, February 3, 2006
What's Up, Doc?                                              Reprinted from The Ring, February 2006
 

Archived Media Clippings and News Releases

 

Major Gift Gives Hospice Efforts a Boost                   Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, Oct 21, 2005
More Beds Required for Hospice                                   Article reprinted from the Newsgroup Weekend Edition, Sept 23, 2005
Province Expands Eligibility for Compassionate Leave  BC Government news release, October 31, 2006
Lt. Governor Iona Campagnolo is Guest Speaker at Victoria Hospice Annual General Meeting            September 15, 2005
Victoria Hospice: 25 Years of Caring                                  Special insert in the Victoria Times Colonist August 28, 2005
Doctors Learn To Talk About Death                                     Article reprinted from the Saanich News, January 5, 2005
Learning How to 'Do' Death Properly:  Article reprinted from The Medical Post, November 16, 2004, features interview with Linda Cliff
Kids Swim for Hospice                                                     Article reprinted from the Goldstream News Gazette, May 4, 2005
Just for the Love Of It:  Non-Profit Communications    Article reprinted from the Spring 2005 newsletter of the Canadian Public Relations Society
Victoria Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Hospice Palliative Care   Article reprinted from the Saanich News, August 25, 2004
Victoria Hospice: With Love and Dignity                 Article reprinted from Senior Living magazine, September 2004
Townhouse Triumph: Gardening Life magazine features garden of Victoria Hospice Communications Coordinator, November 2004
Rooftop Oasis: 'Small but Lush Urban Garden Blooms Atop Underground Parkade' -  Article from the Times Colonist, August 5, 2004
Victoria Hospice Physician Heading to Nepal              Article reprinted from the Victoria Times Colonist, January 25, 2004
New Executive Director at Victoria Hospice                  News Release, November 23, 2004
Federal Family Leave Extended                                    Article reprinted from the Globe & Mail, December 30/03, features interview with Linda Cliff,
Adventures in Music Therapy  by Kirsten Davis                  Article reprinted from the Victoria Conservatory of Music newsletter, Rhythm & News, December 2003