Who We Are
We are interested community members who want to support people receiving palliative and end of life care in our community; either at home, in hospital or hospice.
Serving Whitecourt, Alberta and surrounding areas.
Our Goals
To educate people about palliative and end of life care as well as all things pertaining to living while dying.
To build an active volunteer base to support patients and their families.
Why We Do It
- Help individuals make informed choices about their death
- Provide support in an ever changing situation
- To comfort those nearing the end of their lives
- Raise awareness about End of Life/Hospice and Palliative Care
Links & Resources
Sagitawah Hospice wants to connect you with the resources you need. We've compiled a list of helpful links.
Referrals
North Zone Continuing Care Access
Physician referral not required. Families and patients can self-refer by calling 1-855-371-4122.
Continuing Care Access (CCA) has a toll free number staffed by Registered Nurses who will discuss your health care needs, complete an assessment and send a referral to the most appropriate AHS health care provider or service. The Registered Nurse may also provide callers with resources and supports available in their community.
Palliative Care vs.
End of Life/Hospice
Palliative Care
It is normal to be concerned when one hears the term 'Palliative Care'. It is often confused with imminent death or end-of-life/hospice care. Palliative Care is also sometimes referred to as comfort care or supportive care.
Palliative Care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with living with a life-limiting illness or serious health condition, through the prevention and relief of distressing symptoms.
Palliative Care can be provided at any time following diagnosis with a serious illness. When Palliative Care is provided early in the course of disease, it offers extra support while medical treatments continue. The team can include physician, nurse practitioners, palliative care resource nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, spiritual health practitioners, mental health therapists, respiratory therapists and clinical nurse educators.
End of Life Care/Hospice
Is care provided to an individual and their family when they are approaching a period of time closer to death. It is usually within their last weeks to days of life when care needs and services may need to be increased.
Interested in Volunteering?
Sagitawah Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
Angela Plouffe 780-779-3663
Donate
Donations are gratefully accepted.
Cheques can be made to:
Friends of Whitecourt Society (For Sagitawah Hospice)
Box 1101
Whitecourt, AB T7S 1P1
Where the Rivers Meet
Sagitawah Hospice Committee recognizes that we are situated on the traditional territory of Treaty 6 and Metis District 8. We honour those who since the beginning of time have cared for and supported their family, friends, and community through the cycles of life.