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Mission Statement
The Niagara West Community Hospice program exists to provide a caring, supportive, residential hospice environment to patients and families within the Niagara West health care area.

Vision Statement
The Niagara West Community Hospice will be a leading residential hospice/palliative care program providing clinical services to all patients and families within the Niagara West community consistent with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Associations Norms of Practice. The Niagara West Community Hospice will be a leader in hospice palliative care education, affiliated with academic institutions, and will both participate in and inform palliative care research and scholarly work. The Niagara West Community Hospice will provide an alternative setting of skilled 24 hour Palliative Care for people living with a terminal illness, as well as those in their life circle. This care will be responsive to the timing and needs of people in the last days of life . The Hospice will be a collaborative community endeavour, with partnerships from existing health care institutions and broad community support.

Board Members

Lorne Gretsinger Chair
   
Rejean Picard Vice Chair
Shirley Martin Past Chair
   
Wayne Wilton Treasurer
Carole Menzies   Recording Secretary
   
Barb Cox Director
Cathy Dixon Director
Jim Heywood Director
Terri Della Manna Director
Kimberlee Lambe Director
Paul Moyer Director
Twyla Swierenga  Director
Brian Vacon  Director