Looking for helpful information about hospice, palliative care, advance directives and caregiving? Visit CaringInfo, the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization’s online resource for helping you make informed decisions about care and services.
The Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association (OHPCA) does not provide patient care. If you need immediate hospice or palliative care assistance, please use our Directory to find a care provider near you.
The Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association is a statewide public benefit organization helping to ensure Oregonians have access to high quality hospice and palliative care as they near the end of life.
The Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association is committed to improving the quality of life for Oregonians at the end of life and supporting the hospice and palliative care organizations that provide care. The Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association’s services include public and professional education, advocacy, research, consultation and leadership.
Save the Date
Awareness Month & Days – June: Pride Month, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, Gun Violence Awareness Month, Juneteenth
- June 15, 2023: OHPCA Board of Directors meeting, 12-1:30p
- June 27, 2023: OHPCA & WSHPCO Development, Public Relations & Marketing networking meeting, 12-1p
- Fall 2023: OHPCA will not be offering the Professional Practices Exchange this year; please watch for information about centrally-located educational events
- September 2023: OHPCA Board of Directors meeting (TBA)
- October 23-24, 2023: WSHPCO annual “Expanding Dimensions in Hospice & Palliative Care” conference at Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan. Watch for information as it becomes available.
- November 2023: OHPCA Board of Directors meeting (TBA)
What’s New
Northwest Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition…for all children and families in the Pacific Northwest region facing serious illness to have access to comprehensive palliative care support through the duration of serious illness both in the hospital and at home in the community with the goal to prevent, anticipate and mitigate suffering. Learn more HERE.
2023 Living With Grief program available on demand! Register to watch the Hospice Foundation of America’s annual Living With Grief program “A Shifting Landscape for End-of-Life Ethics” HERE.
Meet the Associate Members of OHPCA. A page for and about our Associate members. A place to learn about others that have an interest in or provide services to hospice and palliative care providers. A place to become an Associate Member of OHPCA. Take a look HERE.
Meetings & Calls Schedule
Monthly committee/networking calls for Provider members:
- QAPI/Regulatory: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12-1p
- OHPCA + WSHPCO Inpatient Hospice Directors & Managers: 2nd Tuesday of March, May, September, November, 3-4p
- OHPCA + WSHPCO Volunteer Coordinators: 2nd Thursday of the month in January, March, May, July, September & November, 2-3p
- WSHPCO and OHPCA Hospice Medical Directors, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12-1p (no meeting in April)
OHPCA Stands Against Racism, Hate and Violence
As a public-benefit organization, OHPCA’s vision is a world where Oregonians facing serious illness have access to high quality hospice and palliative care as they near the end of life. We expect that every life be valued and respected and we believe in care without barriers.
The Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association is committed to improving the quality of life for Oregonians at the end of life and supporting the hospice and palliative care organizations that provide care. The OHPCA is committed to promoting equity and reducing the adverse impact of racism and improving the health and well-being of all people living with serious illness, their families, and the healthcare professionals who care for them.
We support policies that address health disparities and inequities in our healthcare system that adversely affect vulnerable populations. The OHPCA is actively working on identifying key areas in which these disparities impact end-of-life care in Oregon and actions to take within our organization. We cannot let racism and disparities in care go unchecked; we are here to support a more just, equitable culture and system for all.