Press release for release on January 24, 2024 at 6 a.m.
Broadcast code CNW 01
Palliative home care in Montreal
$1.2 million in funding to support the services of Nova Home Care
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Quebec City, Feb. 21, 2024 - Sonia Bélanger, Minister responsible for Seniors and Health, today announced $1,214,800 in funding to support Nova Home Care in its mission to provide palliative home care to Montrealers.
In addition to supporting the organization in its mission, this funding is intended to help it maintain the 24,000 hours of specialized nursing support and respite services offered by its 25-strong team to more than 1,000 people annually, including 550 patients and their caregivers. This is part of the government's drive to widen access to palliative care while improving access to home care. As demand is high, the considerable contribution of organizations like Nova Home Care plays a vital role for Montreal residents.
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“The mission of Nova Home Care is in line with our goal to develop a better palliative care offering at home. We need all our partners to achieve this. We are counting on the expertise of the organization, which has been active in the Montreal area for many decades. I'd like to thank all Nova's teams and management for their great contribution, which makes a real difference for families.”
Sonia Bélanger, Minister responsible for Seniors and Minister responsible for Health
“We are very grateful for this financial support, which will enable us to maintain our activities this year. This contribution demonstrates just how integral our expertise, care and services are to optimizing the system. With the growing need for home care, donations from the community will continue to be essential to the development of our programs, which focus on human dignity.”
Anne-Sophie Schlader, Executive Director, Nova Homecare
Highlights:
The total funding announced includes $851,800 in financial assistance to the organization to support its mission, and $121,000 to each of the three institutions whose territory is covered by the organization's services - Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal and CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal - to cover short-term needs for professional services.
It should be noted that the organization's home nursing services are available from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. They complement the services offered by CLSCs, notably for overtime and to cover evening and weekend hours.
Nova Home Care is also helping to enhance palliative care practice and skills by providing training and tools to nurses across Quebec. The training is free of charge and accredited by the Faculty of the Université de Montréal.
SOURCE Office of the Minister responsible for Seniors and Health
For further information, please contact
Sarah Bigras
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister responsible for Seniors
and Minister responsible for Health
418 446-5911
Anne-Sophie Schlader
Executive Director of Nova Home Care
514-649-4773
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