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The Gift of Story: Storytelling to maintain dignity in paediatric care | Sarah Van Meer | Oct 26th, 2023

Sarah Van Meer is a Registered Nurse with over ten years of paediatric nursing experience. She began her nursing career in Haematology/ Oncology at SickKids, where her passion for paediatric…

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Redefining suffering to include children | Dr. Gregorio Zúñiga | Sep 14th, 2023

Gregorio Zúñiga received his Medical Degree and Pediatrics training in Mexico. He then pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Palliative Care at The Hospital for Sick Children.…

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Self-Compassion: Why is it important and how do we practice it? | Dr. Joanna Humphreys | June 8th, 2023

Joanna is a pediatric palliative care physician with the Quality of Life and Advanced Care Team at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Joanna's interests include physician wellness, advanced…

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Pediatric Hospice Palliative Care | Dr. Christina Vadeboncoeur | Feb 9th, 2023

Dr. Vadeboncoeur is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and is the Medical Director of the Palliative Care Program at CHEO and Roger…

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Methadone | Dr. Dave Lysecki | Jan 26th, 2023

Dave Lysecki is the founder and Medical Director of the Quality of Life & Advanced Care program at McMaster Children's Hospital, an Associate Professor and Division Head of…

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Annual Chris Newman Rounds | Dr. Joanna Humphreys | Jan 12th, 2023

Talking to children about death — What Chris taught us and more!

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Camp: A prescription for Pediatric Palliative Care | Sandra Ross | Sep 15th, 2022

Sandra Ross has spent her career working in Pediatrics with a specialization in both Oncology and Palliative Care. She is a vocal advocate and champion for integrating "camp"…

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Interventions in children with profound disability: Navigating family interests and professional values | Dr. Benjamin Wilfond | June 23, 2022

Objectives: 1. To understand the history of social attitudes toward children with disabilities in need of medical technologies and the impact of those attitudes on the family experience 2. To…

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"Me and My Illness:" Activity book series to support children and families living with serious illness | Ceilidh Eaton Russell | June 9, 2022

Ceilidh Eaton Russell shares about her activity books that help children and their families navigate the many questions and emotions that come with having a serious illness, or being close to someone…

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Campfire Circle | Ken Aldridge | May 26, 2022

Ken Aldridge, manager of In-Hospital Programs at Campfire Circle (previously Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium), shares about the wonderful offerings and programs of camp, and the many ways in which…

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Community Pediatric Palliative Care: The Mississauga-Halton Experience | Gurjit Sangha + Taheera Ramji | May 12, 2022

Gurjit Sangha and Taheera Ramji from Trillium Health Partners share community palliative care experiences. The objectives of the presentation are: To provide an understanding of the pediatric…

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Navigating Moral Distress in the NICU at End-of-Life | Connie Williams | April 28, 2022

Dr. Connie Williams discusses navigating moral distress in the NICU at end-of-life. Objectives of the presentation: 1. To examine the spectrum of ethical decision-making and end-of-life care in the…

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The PAIL Network | Michelle La Fontaine & Megan Fockler | April 14, 2022

Michelle La Fontaine and Megan Fockler from The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network share about the PAIL Network programs, identify some of the unique care and support needs of families experiencing…

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Integration of Chemotherapy & Radiation in Palliative Care | Stacey Marjerrison | March 24, 2022

Dr. Stacey Marjerrison speaks to the integration of chemotherapy and radiation treatments in pediatric palliative patients. The objectives of the presentation are: Consider how radiation and…

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Supporting families of adult oncology patients: Role of the Child Life Specialist | March 10, 2022

Child Life Specialist, Birgit Veltri from McMaster Children's Hospital discusses the role of the child life specialist in supporting children, youth, and families of adult oncology patients. …

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