{"id":14578,"date":"2023-04-24T14:22:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T21:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/?p=14578"},"modified":"2024-12-19T15:39:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T23:39:51","slug":"canuck-place-childrens-hospice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice","title":{"rendered":"Canuck Place Children&#8217;s Hospice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vancouver\u2019s medicine is distinguished by a high level of professionalism and medical services. It is especially evident in institutions, which treat children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we will tell you about Vancouver&#8217;s Canuck Place Children&#8217;s Hospice. It became the first medical institution of its kind in all of British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about this hospital at <a href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\">ivancouver<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3405dc261c4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3405dc261c4\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice\/#History\" >History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice\/#Hospice_building\" >Hospice building<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice\/#Patients\" >Patients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice\/#Budget\" >Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice\/#Services_and_personnel\" >Services and personnel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice\/#Hospices_internal_structure\" >Hospice\u2019s internal structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ivancouver.net\/en\/eternal-canuck-place-childrens-hospice\/#Education\" >Education<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History\"><\/span>History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening of the first children&#8217;s hospice, called Canuck Place, took place in 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The history of this medical institution began back in 1988. Then nurse Brenda Eng returned to Vancouver after completing an internship at British Helen &amp; Douglas House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colleagues and public figures helped Brenda establish the Human Understanding, Growth and Sharing Foundation, which later contributed to the creation of the children&#8217;s hospice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foundation raised funds over the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1991, the Vancouver Canucks hockey club and other organizations joined the foundation as permanent partners. Some of them were Loven Group, Variety Club and The Vancouver Sun newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hospice_building\"><\/span>Hospice building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vancouver city administration leased an old mansion to the hospice&#8217;s inpatient unit. The building\u2019s area reached 1,500 square meters and the rent cost was $1 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of restoring and equipping the hospice lasted about three years. The first patients arrived at Canuck Place on November 30, 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patients\"><\/span>Patients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, the hospice began to provide medical services to 350 young patients under the age of 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its patients suffered from metabolic, cardiac and nervous diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget\"><\/span>Budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">27% of the institution\u2019s total budget is allocated by the government. Another 20% is contributed by the hockey club. The rest is contributed by charitable organizations and private individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services_and_personnel\"><\/span>Services and personnel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospice services are available to patients at all stages of the disease. Its staff helps patients at their homes and in other Vancouver hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the inpatient unit, the hospice also operates the Madison Outpatient Clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospice inpatient service provides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>medical care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>palliative therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and symptom relief.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospice staff is represented by doctors who are well-known and highly qualified specialists in palliative medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of them combine work in the hospice and other Vancouver hospitals and medical centers. They are also engaged in teaching activities at higher educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hospices_internal_structure\"><\/span>Hospice\u2019s internal structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ivancouver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/11\/17085209\/img_637b7708513ae.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children and their families stay in the hospice free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The institution is equipped with a kitchen and a canteen where cooks and volunteers prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners for young patients, their relatives and doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospice also has a room designated for family stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interestingly, you can even bring pets (a cat or a dog) there, but their stay must be coordinated with the administration. Each animal must be vaccinated and have a special vet certificate. Animals aren\u2019t allowed only in the canteen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education\"><\/span>Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children can continue their schooling at the hospice. Local teachers are assisted by volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classes are equipped with computers and TV sets. There are children who study according to the regular school curriculum, but there are also those with individual programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo source: <a href=\"http:\/\/canuckplace.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canuckplace.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver\u2019s medicine is distinguished by a high level of professionalism and medical services. 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