News | Hospice Vaughan

Chris Bell Gets Honourable Mention in 2022 Nursing Hero Awards

by Marianne Angeli | Apr 29, 2022 | News, Press Release, Uncategorized

We are proud to recognize Chris Bell, Clinical Resource Nurse here at Hospice Vaughan, who got an honourable mention in the May 2022 issue of Hospital News. In this issue, there is “A Salute to Nursing Heroes – Celebrating Canada’s Nurses”...

Hospice Vaughan is Pleased to Announce Stephanie Karapita as Our New Executive Director

by Marianne Angeli | Apr 29, 2022 | News, Press Release

Hospice Vaughan’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Stephanie Karapita as our new Executive Director of Hospice Vaughan. Stephanie Karapita is a healthcare leader with over 25 years of leadership experience in the long-term, acute, sub-acute, and...

TORONTO STAR: Ontario recognizes Hospice Vaughan for ‘exceptional contributions’ in volunteerism

by Marianne Angeli | Feb 11, 2022 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteers

Hospice Vaughan Residence Working Committee is among 15 others who were recognized by the government of Ontario for their “exceptional contributions” in volunteerism when they received the 2021 June Callwood Award. In a Feb. 3 statement, Ontario said this year’s award...

Iolanda Masci Receives The Order of Vaughan

by Marianne Angeli | Jan 7, 2022 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteers

Congratulations Iolanda! It is with great pride that the staff, volunteers, Board of Directors and the tens of thousands of people that Hospice Vaughan has supported since 1995, congratulate Iolanda De Simone Masci on receiving The Order of Vaughan. Mayor Bevilacqua...

Hospice Vaughan Living HeARTS Gala Raises over $202,000

by Marianne Angeli | Dec 21, 2021 | Fundraising, Gala, News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The annual Hospice Vaughan Gala was held virtually due to the pandemic. On Friday, October 15, 2021, The Living HeARTS Gala was a live-streamed event hosted by Co-Chairs Louie Chiaino and Romina Cortellucci. The Gala featured a take-home...

A Message from Partners of the Western York Region Ontario Health Team (WYR OHT)

by Marianne Angeli | Dec 8, 2021 | News

Getting vaccinated has never been more critical December 8, 2021 (York Region, Ont.) — As we enter the colder season, gather with family and friends for the holidays, and continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our communities, getting vaccinated...