Pediatric Palliative Care Course: A Significant Step in Developing Valuable Skills for Healthcare Professionals
A two-day Pediatric Palliative Care course was recently conducted in Chișinău, with the participation of 29 healthcare professionals from the Hospices of Hope teams in Taraclia, Soroca, Orhei, Ocnița, and Chișinău. The course aimed to enhance the understanding of Pediatric Palliative Care concepts, phased symptom and pain management approaches, teamwork and patient-family communication, as well as the importance of self-care in palliative care.
Experienced and internationally recognized trainers in the field of pediatric palliative care, Julia Downing and Emily Harrop, were responsible for conducting the course. Julia Downing, the Executive Director of the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN), holds extensive experience in healthcare and research. Emily Harrop, a consultant pediatrician and scientific researcher, has authored over 35 publications on care for infants, children, and young individuals with life-limiting conditions.
Inauguration of "Centrul Speranței Chișinău" day center for palliative care, developed by Hospices of Hope Moldova: A milestone in enhancing the quality of life for people facing life-threatening illnesses
Chișinău, May 25, 2023 - Today, Hospices of Hope Moldova inaugurated the "Centrul Speranței Chișinău" day center, marking a pivotal moment in enhancing the quality of life for patients suffering from life-limiting diseases. The center aims to alleviate their physical pain, as well as improve their psycho-emotional well-being. The inauguration event took place at the newly opened day center on Iurii Gagarin Street 10, in Chișinău.
The opening of "Centrul Speranței," developed by the British organization Hospices of Hope Moldova, was attended by the Founder and CEO of the UK organization, Graham Perrols, and Anna Perrols, the Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco, the Ambassador of the UK, H.E. Steven Fisher, and the Ombudsman, Ceslav Panico.
#HospicesBikeTour2023 campaign Kicks off successfully
On Saturday, May 20th, Hospices of Hope Moldova kicked off the eighth edition of the charitable cycling race, #HospiceBikeTour2023, with a launch event held at the "Centrul Speranței" Day Center in Chișinău. The primary goal of this charitable event is to raise funds to support patients in terminal stages and their families.
At the launch event, participating cyclists, event sponsors, and representatives from Hospices of Hope Moldova had the opportunity to interact before the cyclists set off towards the "Aripile Speranței" Day Center in Orhei, highlighting their commitment to the cause.
Spring Dinner – Gala of Hope
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Hospices of Hope Moldova in partnership with Great Britain Embassy in Chisinau, will host a Spring Dinner – Gala of Hope in its newly opened Daycare Center "Centrul Speranței Chișinău". The opening of the Daycare Center in Chisinau is a long-awaited event, possible thanks to the efforts, dedication, and involvement of our partners, sponsors, and just simple people of good heart and faith.
Together with the British Ambassador in Chisinau, H.E. Steven Fisher, and Mr. Graham Perolls, Founder of Hospices of Hope UK, we are honored to extend the invitation to celebrate our achievements, the Spring, and the Hope for improved quality of life for people in palliative care.
The Spring Dinner: Gala of Hope is also a fundraising event, with all donations going directly to cover the needs of patients in palliative care and the free services provided by the Daycare Center "Centrul Sperantei Chisinau".
