August 1, 2007

Media Release

Headwaters Health Care Centre

New Palliative Care Suite Enhances Patient Care

Supporting Our Patients and their Families at End of Life

Orangeville – Caring for a loved one with a life-ending illness is a demanding and emotionally challenging experience. To assist and guide families in our area through this difficult event, Headwaters Health Care Centre has recently opened a third palliative care suite at the Orangeville site.

“We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback and support from our community for the hospital’s Palliative Care Program,” said Bob Baynham, President & CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre. “The private palliative care suite is a beautiful and comfortable environment for our palliative patients and their families at the last stages of life.” 

Palliative care is a special kind of health care for patients and their families who are living with a life-threatening illness, usually at an advanced stage. Our program provides the best quality of life for these individuals by ensuring their comfort and dignity and providing them with the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need. 

The new palliative care suite is located on the Eaton Wing. It is a home-like environment where family members may stay overnight.  The room is equipped with a couch and reclining chair, television, microwave and refrigerator. There are now three private palliative care suites at the Orangeville site and one suite at the Shelburne site.

“This wonderful new room has been made possible through the amazing support of individuals from throughout the Headwaters area,” said Baynham. “Our thanks are extended to the Laurenza family who raised the funds to renovate and furnish this new suite."

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