Intercare Corporate Group Inc. is proud to add 14 new beds to our Hospice Community. Southwood Hospice, located in the new addition at Southwood Care Centre, opened its doors on September 6th, 2006.

Our Promise

Intercare Corporate Group Inc. opened it's first Hospice Unit in March 2005.  Chinook Hospice promises to provide those clients facing terminal illness the best quality of alternative care.   Referrals to Hospice are made through the Calgary Health Region Palliative Care Team or through the Family Physician.

Hospice is about living life to the fullest in a secure, respectful and compassionate environment.  Comprehensive care, focused on easing the physical, emotional and   spiritual pain that often accompanies terminal illness, is offered by the hospice team-our dedicated and  specialized team of professionals.

Services

In fulfilling Intercare's vision of being the "Heart of Excellence", Chinook Hospice offers:

♥   A warm and supportive living environment

♥   Flexibility and encouragement for clients, their families and friends

♥   Personal care and assistance with daily living activities

♥   Counseling services for emotional and spiritual support

♥   Educational opportunities for clients, families and the care team

♥   To work with the local community to facilitate a broader understanding of hospice life

The Hospice Team

The team of professionals consists of

♥  Attending Physician, providing care  in collaboration with the hospice team and in consultation with palliative care physician consultants.

♥  Registered Nurses and Licensed  Practical Nurses focused on maintaining comfort, symptom and  preventative management

♥  Care Aides to provide personal care and daily assistance

♥  Social Worker supporting families with personal, financial and community sources enabling the development of a support network and bereavement services

♥  Spiritual Coordinator offering spiritual direction

♥  Trained Volunteers providing friendly support, companionship,                   encouragement and assistance in activities of daily living

♥  On-call and twenty-four hour medical availability