Hospice Savannah Program for Children Affected by Gun Violence Earns National Recognition from Mutual of America

  Our Full Circle Grief and Loss bereavement counselors, volunteers and community partners were recognized by Mutual of America for their “We the Living” program during a special hometown luncheon and award presentation at the Perry Lane Ballroom in Savannah on April 5.  The program was named a Merit Finalist Award recipient in the Mutual…

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Vatican Appointee: 11th Annual Lecture Series

Our 11th Annual Lecture Series, presented by St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations featured Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro, physician, author, bioethicist and Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy for Life at The Vatican. He was joined by ethicist Dr. Kathleen Deloach Benton, our newly appointed President and CEO.  Guests at the three events listened intently as they  addressed  “The Art…

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Hospice Savannah Welcomes New President/CEO

Hospice Savannah, Inc.’s Board of Directors welcomes Kathleen D. Benton, Dr.PH, MA as the legacy hospice’s next President and CEO. Dr. Benton is currently Director of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care at St. Joseph’s/Candler and will assume her position on January 22, 2019. Her appointment is the result of a national search conducted by a…

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Honoring Coach Walt Weed

As part of our “We Honor Veterans” program, we recently thanked patient Walt Weed for his service to our country. Mr. Weed, who had a long career in Navy intelligence speaking five languages fluently and working as a peace consultant during the Vietnam War, is photographed with his beloved Georgia Coastal Aquatic Team. Read more about Coach…

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De-Bunking Hospice Myths

There are so many myths about hospice care! A short Google search brings up many, such as “Hospice means you have given up and lost control;” or “Hospice care will hasten your death”  One of my favorite articles refuting these and other myths was published a few years ago in Forbes and can be read here. …

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Does Medicare cover Hospice Care?

A guest blog by Danielle Kunkle Danielle Kunkle  is a co-founder of Boomer Benefits, a licensed Medicare insurance agency that helps baby boomers navigate their entry in Medicare in 47 states. More information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions pages on our site, or simply call us at 912.355.2289.   “America’s national health insurance…

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