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The BC Centre for Palliative Care is a provincial organization established and funded by the BC Ministry of Health. Its mission is to accelerate the spread of best practices and innovations in palliative care across British Columbia. Working with partners in the health system, community sector, and research institutions, the Centre enhances access to high-quality palliative care and support in all care settings, ensuring patients and families receive quality care throughout their journey with a serious illness. The Centre provides a range of education opportunities and resources for healthcare professionals and students from diverse disciplines. Collaborating with health system partners, it adapts, tests, and spreads innovations and evidence-based interventions. Additionally, the Centre supports community-based organizations with seed grants, training, and toolkits to deliver emotional, social, practical, and spiritual support closer to home. Located within the governance structure of the Institute for Health System Transformation & Sustainability, the BC Centre for Palliative Care is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors. Through partnerships and collaboration, the Centre strives to ensure British Columbians affected by serious or life-limiting illnesses receive the best possible quality of care aligned with their wishes, focusing on improving quality of life and access to palliative care services. Generated from the website content

Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization serving adults with low or no income across 19 municipalities in British Columbia, including New Westminster and Vancouver. With a focus on eliminating barriers, they provide comprehensive housing and support services to individuals facing various challenges while prioritizing their health and personal wellness. The Society operates emergency shelters, transitional housing, and resource centers that offer a range of health services, including mental health support, medical care, and harm reduction. Committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility, Lookout aims to empower individuals in their journey towards stability and self-sufficiency. Generated from the website