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Congratulations to Pat McPhatter for winning the 2023 Lilac Award. Pat is a Certified Nursing Aid for Hospice Savannah’s Team Compassion, and has been a part of the team for over 25 years. The Lilac Award recognizes the employee of the year – the person who best exemplifies the core values of Hospice Savannah and…
DetailsIn 2023, Hospice Savannah marked a significant achievement by receiving the Best of Georgia Award, a recognition that speaks volumes about their dedication to quality care and community service. As the area’s largest, and most comprehensive non-profit hospice organization, Hospice Savannah has served the counties of Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty, as a cornerstone in…
DetailsGrief is universal. It is unavoidable. It is difficult. The holidays don’t make anything any easier. Even when you are not grieving, the holidays are charged with emotions…some wonderful and gladly faced and others uncomfortable and not so willingly welcomed. The holidays are associated with hectic paces, pressures, and high cultural expectations. Remember that the…
DetailsSAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The country is remembering the life and legacy of former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 96. She lived a life of patriotism and volunteerism, having an affinity for mental health support and hospice care. “Rosalynn Carter was so ahead of her time,” says Dr. Kathleen…
DetailsStop and shop the Farm Truck on November 28, 10:30am – 12:30pm, at Hospice Savannah, located at 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Forsyth Farmers Market offers seasonal local produce, fresh milk and eggs, and local raw honey onsite with the Farm Truck in an effort to address food accessibility and availability. The Farm Truck Pop Up is…
DetailsHospice Savannah patients and their caregivers now have access to a high-quality Veterans Resources Guide provided by the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation. The guide, titled “Serving Those Who Served Us” provides the best-in-class resources for Veterans and their families/beneficiaries, and is available through Hospice Savannah. Of the millions of Veterans living in…
DetailsBetsy Kammerud, a compassionate expert from the Full Circle Grief and Loss Center at Hospice Savannah is featured on the Coastal Senior Oasis podcast. Hosted by Dee Daniels and Chris Rollwitz, Coastal Senior Oasis offers valuable insights and knowledge for the aging population. In this episode, “A Safe Place for People to Process ” Full…
DetailsOvercoming Barriers to Starting Hospice Care Sooner Toby Balke, R.N., M.S.N “I’m not ready to give up on my husband.” “Hospice just medicates you to death.” “My doctor said, ‘he’s not ready for hospice’ yet,” or “I don’t want to stop taking the medicines that are keeping me going.” There are common misconceptions that might…
DetailsHospice Savannah and Mutual of America premieres a film three years in the making, Hospice Care in America Today, directed by Keith Famie. This special one-hour PBS documentary film, features a Hospice Savannah patient and family, as well as other family caregivers, nurses and clinicians, involved in hospice care. The film seeks to address and investigate…
DetailsDr. Kathleen Deloach Benton, President & CEO of Hospice Savannah, Inc. and the Steward Center for Palliative Care, has published Finding Dignity at the End of Life: A Spiritual Reflection on Palliative Care, 2020, Routledge Press, which she co-edited with professional colleague and friend, Renzo Pegoraro. The former Director of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care…
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