Hamilton Health Sciences
Palliative Care Program, St. Peter's Hospital
- Description
Provides end of life care to people experiencing any life threatening illness. Focuses on patient and family-driven decision making to maintain comfort, quality of life, spirituality, autonomy, and dignity of each dying person, while supporting families through this period and in bereavement
- Eligibility
- Patients must meet all six criteria: require the expertise of an on-site, palliative care interprofessional team to manage symptoms and distress are in the final stages of a life threatening illness have goals of care promoting comfort approach rather than aggressive treatment have a life expectancy ranging from several hours up to several months in duration have care needs that cannot be met at home or in another setting with the available resources are aged 18 years or older
- Application Process
- Any individual can make a referral. Self-referrals are also accepted. Call to book a tour. Urgent admission to the St. Peter's Palliative Care Program can usually be arranged within 48 hours following a referral.
- Documents Required
- documents outlined in application form
- Office
- 905-521-2100 x12234
- Office
- 905-521-2100 x12250
- Web Site
- https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/palliative-care/palliative-care-unit/
- Mailing Address
- 88 Maplewood Ave
Hamilton, ON, L8M 1W9
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None Co-payment as set out by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
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- Last Verified On
- January 27, 2026
- Address
- 88 Maplewood Ave
Hamilton, ON, L8M 1W9Provides complex continuing care that includes four inpatient programs: palliative care, restorative rehabilitation, complex medical, and behavioural. Also offers outpatient clinics for diseases related to aging and the GERAS Centre for Aging Research.
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- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
