Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story and Advice for Those Coping With the Disease

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Breast cancer is rare among women under 40. In fact, only 5% of all breast cancer diagnoses are in this age bracket.  Brooke Stortz, a 35-year old mother of two, is a member of this small group.  in 2009, Brooke … Continue reading →

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Come Join or Support THA Group’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bluffton!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

An estimated 5.2 million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease.  It is the 7th leading cause of death in our country, and 7.5% of hospice patients have Alzheimer’s as their primary diagnosis.  Annual costs related to Alzheimer’s top out around … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Lisa Covino: THA Group Skidaway Office Administrator and Breast Cancer Survivor

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Most of you know the vivacious and dynamic Lisa Covino who keeps the very busy THA Group Skidaway branch office humming along.  A number of you probably also know that Lisa is a breast cancer survivor and outspoken advocate for … Continue reading →

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You Can Help THA Group Island Hospice — By Shopping at Belk!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Are you a shopaholic or do you have family, friends or co-workers that enjoy a good Sale? Well, if your answer is “yes!” then you need to know that THA Group Island Hospice is working with Belk for their semi-annual … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Island Hospice Volunteer Bruce O’Hora

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Bruce O’Hora is a Sun City resident and THA Group Island Hospice volunteer.  Community Outreach and Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Shari Drawdy refers to Bruce as her “Jack of All Trades,” because his volunteer activities have included providing respite to families … Continue reading →

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THA Group Island Health Care Named To 2011 Home Care Elite

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

THA Group Island Health Care is the only Home Health Care company in the Coastal Empire and Low Country to be named to the 2011 OCS HomeCare Elite™ list.  Both Georgia and South Carolina Island Health Care offices are included. … Continue reading →

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day: THA Group’s Approach to Palliative Care

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

This year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day focus is on how people living with conditions which are not infectious can benefit from palliative care. Non‐communicable conditions (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes) make up 60% of death worldwide.  … Continue reading →

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“Grief: Mending a Broken Heart” 2011 Fall Series

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

THA Group Island Hospice and Catholic Diocese of Savannah Office of Family Life present “Grief: Mending a Broken Heart.”  This is a six-part series that will be led by THA Group Bereavement Coordinator, Dr. Owen E Tucker, and Catholic Diocese … Continue reading →

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