Birtle Palliative Care

The Birtle Palliative Care Program is a local initiative to enhance the services provided by Prairie Mountain Health.

A committee of volunteers and professionals work to provide services locally in our community.

Our Care Coordinator of Volunteers is Cheryl Kingdon-Chartier. She is a valuable resource to our community and will assist you to the best of her ability. She can be reached by contacting the Birtle Health Centre at 204-842-3317. Some of the services provided are as follows:

Arranging and promoting educational opportunities for staff and volunteers
Public awareness campaigns
Fundraising
Liaison with Regional Palliative Care Coordinator
Resource for clients ( providing assistance with gaining access to community resources such as charities; Home Care; Palliative Care Pharmacy Program)
Home and facility visits for clients
Arranging volunteer visitors to run errands or provide companionship
Support for clients (in hospital and PCH) and their families, especially when separated by distance
Bereavement follow up and support with loved ones.

Donations to Birtle Palliative Care can please be made through the Birtle & District Foundation in order to receive a charitable donation receipt. Cheques can be made out to the Birtle & District Foundation with Birtle Palliative Care in the memo line, and mailed to the following address or dropped off at the Birtle Municipal Office: