How the Hospice is Focusing on a Fun and Celebrating Environment for their Patients

Lisa is joined by Executive Director of the Nipissing Serenity Hospice Gil Pharand to talk about how the impact the hospice has on their patients and the community. Gil shares the difference between a hospital environment vs a hospice environment and how the hospice tries to make the experience for the patients and families as positive as they can. He shares how the hospice came to be in the North Bay community and how the funding works and the cost for using their services. Gil joins the show to talk about the Nipissing Serenity Hospice 2:50What does community minded mean for Gil? 7:10The process for entering the hospice 9:40Why did it take so long for our community to open a hospice? 16:11The environment the hospice tries to create for their patients 20:00Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!