Record #:
MHH0590
Last Full Update:
29 Jun 2023
Agency Information
Description (Agency) |
The Mississauga Halton Palliative Care Network provides planning and strategic implementation of palliative care resources and services at the local level to ensure a system-wide approach to palliative care that’s patient focused. It is made up of local partners such as home care agencies, hospitals, long-term care, primary care, hospices and other organizations to improve palliative care for patients and families |
Legal Status |
(30) Provincial Government |
Established |
2016 |
Funding |
Donations * Ontario Health (Central) |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) |
The network provides planning and strategic implementation of palliative care resources and services at the local level to ensure a system-wide approach to palliative care that’s patient focused * provides health care professionals, patients and families with access to local information, support services and resources for hospice palliative care assistance, and a listing of palliative care service providers within the Mississauga Halton boundaries
Palliative care is a type of care that helps to improve the quality of life for patients and their caregivers who are living with an advanced illness * this approach to care promotes comfort and provides support to patients and their caregivers * confidential counselling and emotional support by phone or video conference
The goal of palliative care is to:
- identify symptoms early and provide relief for physical symptoms such as pain or shortness of breath
- offer support for psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and the caregiver
- help patients and their caregivers identify what is important to them as well as plan for and cope with changes
- provide support in making a plan for decisions about future health care
- provide grief and bereavement support
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Areas Served |
Etobicoke Central ; Halton Hills ; Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville |
Boundaries |
Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville, Mississauga (part in Mississauga Halton), and Toronto (part in Mississauga Halton) |
Eligibility |
No restrictions |
Application |
Call or visit |
Languages |
English ; French |
Fees |
Free |
Site Information
Site Location |
Mississauga (Sheridan Park) |
Located In Community |
Mississauga |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
Winston Churchill Blvd and QEW |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
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