Hospice Northwest
| Hospice Northwest | |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
Hospice Northwest is an organization that hosted the Healing through Grief Conference.[1]
History
Hospice Northwest describes itself as a "hospice without walls": trained volunteers provide palliative support in clients' homes, hospitals and long-term care across the District of Thunder Bay. Its 40th anniversary falls in 2026.[2] Donna Jeanpierre was its Executive Director until 13 June 2025. During her tenure its Palliative Care Advocacy and Care Team (PACT) was recognised by Healthcare Excellence Canada as a promising practice in equitable access to palliative care.[2]
In Anishinabek News
- December 2025: The organization hosted the Healing through Grief Conference in Thunder Bay to help community members develop coping strategies. Executive director Janet Fairbridge stated the group's goal is to acknowledge the universal nature of grief and provide practical tools for those dealing with it.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Healing through grief: Supporting those journeying back to the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 3 December 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Farewell Message from Donna Jeanpierre, Executive Director, Hospice Northwest Services", The Chronicle-Journal, 3 June 2025. Archived.