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Grief Awareness Month holds deep significance for our hospice as we take this time to shine a light on grief and the ways we can better support those around us in their grieving journeys. Throughout November, we’ll be sharing resources and insights on social media to encourage more open conversations on grief, helping evolve societal support for those experiencing loss.

We also invite all staff to join us on November 19 for coffee, tea, and muffins as Dr. Cara Grosset, our Director of Psychosocial, Grief and Bereavement Care, leads an important conversation on "empathic strain," also known as compassion fatigue. Let’s come together to better understand and support both our community and ourselves.

We’ll be taking a group photo on November 19 between 9:30am - 10am – please wear blue to show unity and support.

Dedicated Page on our Website

“Tear Soup” Display

We have featured a Grief Awareness Page on the KCN Website. It has all the information, resources, and upcoming grief-related activities, all in one place.

Check it out here

This display, inspired by the beloved book Tear Soup, will be featured at six Hamilton Public Library locations from November 1 to January 31, encouraging personal reflection on grief.

Current Location (photos):

Waterdown Library (left)

Dr. Kemp's House (right)

Last Chance to Order Holiday Flowers!

This is the final call to bring home festive holiday flowers and support Kemp Care Network. Orders for our annual fundraiser close, Friday, November 8th, at noon!

Choose from our beautiful selection of Poinsettias (Red, Pink, White, Tricolor) in 6.5” pots for $15 and 10” pots for $32, or Red Amaryllis in 6” pots for $15 and 10” pots for $32. Every purchase helps us provide compassionate hospice care and grief support for our community.

Order By Friday Nov. 8th at Noon

Thank you for supporting Kemp Care Network and for making this holiday season brighter for everyone.

Ti-Cat Campaign Results

Thank you to Claudia for coordinating the pick up of Ti-Cat Shirts that were generously donated by FirstOntario Credit Union.

In total, 881 shirts were sold raising $4,405!

Eras Tour Raffle Winner

Thank you the staff that joined the Instagram LIVE last thursday, and who cheered with us in the lobby as Robyn and the donor Jen Callen announced the winners name. Watch the winner's heartfelt reaction video here!

Mask Fit Test & Vaccine Clinic

Day one of mandatory mask fit testing complete! Second date to be determined, please sign up when the list is posted and don’t miss your opportunity to have the safety of a mask that fits you properly and keeps you protected in our hospice.

Reminder that we are also having a Covid and flu vaccine clinic at the hospice on Friday, November 8th, from 9am to 11am in the great room.

If you haven't signed up and are interested, please email Debbie to check availability.

Staff News

Wishing Kayla all the best!

We’re happy to share that Kayla Dennahower is expecting, as many of you already know, and will be heading off on a 12-month leave starting Monday, December 2, 2024. We’re all excited and can’t wait to hear all the baby updates and welcome her back!

To make sure everything runs smoothly we are hiring a 12-month contract replacement for the Volunteer Programming Coordinator role. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please check out the job posting on our webpage.

Please join us in the Great Room on Thursday, November 28th at 2 pm for cake and a celebration to send Kayla off with our best wishes as she begins this exciting new chapter!

Welcoming Courtney Chaffee, RPN

We’re happy to welcome Courtney Chaffee to the Residential team as a Casual Part-Time RPN with the Kemp Care Network. Courtney has completed her required training and orientation paperwork and has started her Nursing orientation in the hospice on Saturday November 2nd with Erin DeJong.

Committees

Committee	Next Meeting	Register With
Social Committee	TBD	Claudia
Residential Task Force	November 18th	Suzanne or Debbie
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (EDIB)	November 14th 1-2pm	Suzanne
Well-being Committee	TBA	Gabriele or Suzanne

"We learn so much when we really listen."

Suzanne Conroy, KCN's Leadership Coach

Click here to book an appointment with Suzanne

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