About Us

Mission Statement

“Hospice North Hastings is a non-profit community-based organization. It is committed to providing support for terminally ill persons or those with life-threatening illnesses and their families. This service is provided by specially trained volunteers, Nurses & Personal Support Workers, working in conjunction with professional and family caregivers.”

History

North Hastings Palliative Support (original name) was founded by two nurses in the basement of the old Bancroft Red Cross Outpost Hospital in 1996. Our name subsequently changed to Hospice North Hastings and began with the Home Visiting Program,  later adding a Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard, a Lending Library and a Residential Hospice. From humble beginnings above Pizza Delight in the old Canadian Tire store we grew and expanded into our wonderful Hospice House located at 27 Bridge Street East in Bancroft.

Our Team

Dr. Micayla Ahearn | Medical Director                             Keitha McNeil | Executive Director

Katrina Storey | Palliative Care Manager, RPN               Lise Preston | Grief & Bereavement Social Worker

Barb Scott | RPN                                                               Janet White | RPN   

Brittany Riches | RPN                                                        Brenna Sheppard | RPN 

Shari Mitchell | PSW                                                         Emily Hudson | PSW

Jessica Ferrier | PSW                                                        Faye Stone | PSW

Stacey Silver  | PSW                                                          Andrea Nixon | PSW

Jackie Share | PSW                                                           Dave & Max | Emotional Support Canines

Board of Directors

Michael Brooks | Chair 

Marcella Christiansen | Vice Chair

Trish Brooks | Secretary

Janice Sears | Treasurer

Joan Grant | Director

Gabby Coe | Director

Brent Moule | Director