NSHPCA Conference

NSHPCA Conference 2026
Understanding the Palliative Approach and End-of-Life Care Across the Lifespan
May 7 &
8, 2026
At Best Western Bridgewater
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Tickets

Member Ticket.
$ 220
Non-Member Tickets.
$ 260
NSHPCA Volunteer Ticket.
$ 125
Student Ticket.
$ 125

Schedule of Events

TimeSessionSpeakersTopicOnsite/Virtual

Keynote / Plenary Speakers

Dr. Sammy Winemaker
Keynote
Dr. Sammy Winemaker
Topic: Helping patients and families face a serious illness: 7 keys for more choice and control
Dr. Sammy Winemaker is a palliative care physician who cares for patients with serious illness and their families in the home. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. She has won numerous awards for her leadership and palliative care education for health care professionals
plenary
Dr. Patricia Caldeira
Topic: Integrating Palliative Care and Geriatrics
Dr. Caldeira is a palliative care specialist with the South Shore Palliative Care Team in Nova Scotia. She graduated from the University of Sao Paulo in 2008 and practiced family medicine in Brazil before immigrating to Canada in 2012. She has worked in family medicine, long-term care, geriatrics, and subacute hospital medicine in Saskatchewan and Ontario from 2014 to 2020, and then completed a clinical fellowship in Palliative Care at University Health Network (Toronto) in 2021. She currently practices palliative care exclusively and, since July 2025, has served as Medical Director for the hospice beds at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
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Presenters

Dr. Sammy Winemaker
Topic: Helping patients and families face a serious illness: 7 keys for more choice and control
Dr. Sammy Winemaker is a palliative care physician who cares for patients with serious illness and their families in the home. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. She has won numerous awards for her leadership and palliative care education for health care professionals
Dr. Patricia Caldeira
Topic: Integrating Palliative Care and Geriatrics
Dr. Caldeira is a palliative care specialist with the South Shore Palliative Care Team in Nova Scotia. She graduated from the University of Sao Paulo in 2008 and practiced family medicine in Brazil before immigrating to Canada in 2012. She has worked in family medicine, long-term care, geriatrics, and subacute hospital medicine in Saskatchewan and Ontario from 2014 to 2020, and then completed a clinical fellowship in Palliative Care at University Health Network (Toronto) in 2021. She currently practices palliative care exclusively and, since July 2025, has served as Medical Director for the hospice beds at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Dr. Patricia Caldeira
Topic: Integrating Palliative Care and Geriatrics: Challenges and Strategies
Dr. Caldeira is a palliative care specialist with the South Shore Palliative Care Team in Nova Scotia. She graduated from the University of Sao Paulo in 2008 and practiced family medicine in Brazil before immigrating to Canada in 2012. She has worked in family medicine, long-term care, geriatrics, and subacute hospital medicine in Saskatchewan and Ontario from 2014 to 2020, and then completed a clinical fellowship in Palliative Care at University Health Network (Toronto) in 2021. She currently practices palliative care exclusively and, since July 2025, has served as Medical Director for the hospice beds at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Beth Lynch
Topic: Equity at the Heart of Care
Beth Lynch, Medium, Meditation Teacher & Author of ‘Life, Death and In-Between,’ has been helping families understand & heal from the passing of loved ones, as well as sharing Spiritual principles for life

Become an Exhibitor.

This year, we will address crucial topics such as cultural diversity in grief, cross-cultural dialogue in palliative care, and the intersection of culture, beliefs, and identity in mourning practices. NSHPCA is committed to fostering collaboration, education, and innovation, creating a space for thought-provoking discussions that inspire culturally sensitive care and groundbreaking research.

As an exhibitor, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of professionals, organizations, and community leaders who are committed to shaping the future of palliative care, grief, and end-of-life practices. This is a unique chance to showcase your organization’s products, services, and solutions in front of a passionate audience dedicated to positive change.

Exhibitor Package

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this impactful event! Secure your space today and join us in shaping the future of culturally sensitive care and research.

Corporate Rate

$450

Exhibit Space:
6’ table for promotional materials

Includes:
Lunch and refreshments for one exhibitor. Additional lunches can be purchased at an extra cost.

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