Friday, May 10, 2024 10:00 am PST Register Please join Dr. Eman Hassan, Executive Director, BC Centre for Palliative Care; and Adjunct...
Our expert staff and volunteers will assist you in accessing the health care system from diagnosis to end-of-life and bereavement care
News and Stories
Here is where you find the latest news and stories to do with all things North Okanagan Hospice Society! Be sure you don’t miss any of our exciting events coming up.
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Bev Harwood Former NOHS volunteer and annual donor
The Harwood name is well known in Vernon with Harwood neighbourhood and Harwood Elementary school. Joe Harwood moved to Canada in the late 1800’s and eventually landed in Vernon. He served on the School District board for 28 consecutive years, and Harwood school...
NOHS 40th anniversary Hike for Hospice
Are you ready for #Hike4Hospice? Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11th! This year, our Hike For Hospice fundraising event will be held the DND Grounds, 1451 Mission Road in Vernon, BC. Pre-registration opens soon. We can't wait to see you there!
TIME: The Language of Hospice Can Help Us Get Better at Discussing Death
Time magazine recently released an article on the language used to discuss death. At NOHS we have seen these communication skills in action with our nurses, and it has such a profound impact on the families and their ability to grieve in a healthy way....