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Program: PalCare  
Organization: Better Living Health and Community Services
Margaret Bahen Hospice - Newmarket
Phone Numbers: 905-967-1500 ext 115
Fax: 905-967-0018
Email: education@myhospice.ca
Website: www.mypalcare.org
Address:
Margaret Bahen Hospice
653 Queen St
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 2J1
Intersection: Prospect St and Queen St
Location: Newmarket
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:
  Service
Mon9am-4:30pm
Tue9am-4:30pm
Wed9am-4:30pm
Thu9am-4:30pm
Fri9am-4:30pm

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays
Executives: Sonya Murray - President and Chief Executive Officer
416-447-7244 ext 713 * smurray@betterlivinghealth.org
Kristen Caballero - Senior Vice President
416-447-7244 ext 736 * kcaballero@betterlivinghealth.org
Public Contacts: Carol Edward - VP Hospice Palliative Care
905- 967-1500 ext 126 * CEdward@myhospice.ca
Leiah Shea - Education and Training Coordinator
lshea@myhospice.ca
Service Description: Supports for service providers offering end-of-life care * referral to other community services

Education Programs - Education and information to service providers on palliative and end-of-life care * program content includes basic training in non-medical pain and symptom management, effective communication skills, family dynamics, spiritual challenges, grief and bereavement, culture and ethics, care for the caregiver, advanced care planning and self care

Education and Resource Centre - Provides psychosocial palliative care education programs and workshops for primary caregivers, volunteers, and the health care community * Lending library - collection of books, publications, and videos providing information on a variety of different topics relating to hospice palliative care * service provider information * information on volunteer and community resources * information on grief and bereavement services

Fees: Varies per training
Application: Registration form required
Eligibility / Target Population: Varies by program * check website, call or email for more information
Age Requirements: Ages 18 year(s) and up
Residency Requirements: Ontario Health atHome boundaries
Languages: English
Area Served:
York Region  

This information was last completely updated on July 23, 2025

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Updated July 23, 2025
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"About Us"
PalCare is a psychosocial hospice palliative care education provider funded by Ontario Health. Providing foundational Core 1 training to PSWs, allied healthcare professionals, and volunteers working in hospice palliative care; end of life care; as well as grief and bereavement fields. PalCare offers customized training to LTC, colleges and other agencies. PalCare offers monthly workshops, focused on current issues in hospice palliative care, as well as hosts an annual symposium.