PRESS RELEASES
PRESS RELEASES
HOT SUMMER FOR HOSPICE VAUGHAN; Over $113,000 Raised So Far
Vaughan, August 3rd 2023- Hospice Vaughan, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, their caregivers, and individuals experiencing the loss of a loved one, is thrilled to announce a...
HOSPICE VAUGHAN IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE WE ARE ADDING TWO NEW BEDS
The Ontario government is increasing beds at Hospice Vaughan by two effective December 19th, bringing the total number of hospice beds to 12. This expansion improves access to hospice palliative care closer to home for Vaughan residents. “Our government is providing...
Chris Bell Gets Honourable Mention in 2022 Nursing Hero Awards
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" where they recognized...
Hospice Vaughan is Pleased to Announce Stephanie Karapita as Our New Executive Director
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 community...
TORONTO STAR: Ontario recognizes Hospice Vaughan for ‘exceptional contributions’ in volunteerism
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
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
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)
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...
Hospice Vaughan Appoints Barb Fitzgerald as Interim Executive Director
Hospice Vaughan's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Barb Fitzgerald as Interim Executive Director of Hospice Vaughan. Barbara Fitzgerald has worked in health care as a clinical nurse specialist, an educator, collaborative practice-based...
A record-breaking number of Smiles: Tim Hortons® raises more than $12 million throughout national Smile Cookie Campaign, a new record, more than $102,000 to be donated to Hospice Vaughan
Restaurant owners from Vaughan, Woodbridge, Richmond Hill, Maple, Thornhill and Concord are donating 100% of proceeds from sales of Smile Cookies to Hospice Vaughan this fall TORONTO, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 – Tim Hortons restaurant owners and millions of generous Canadians...
Interim Medical Director for Hospice Vaughan
Announcement October 28, 2021 On behalf of the staff, volunteers, and members of the Board of Directors at Hospice Vaughan, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Paul Mazzoli has graciously accepted the role of Interim Medical Director for Hospice Vaughan, effective...
Hospice Vaughan Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Board of Directors of Hospice Vaughan are pleased to announce that Eddy Burello, Sue Douglas, Lisa Rotstein, and Gary Sangha were officially elected to the Board for an initial 3-year term at the Annual General Meeting held Monday, Sept....

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