Category Archives: THA Group

Destined to Help Others

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Island Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Kent Buttimer does not have a professional background in either hospice or volunteer supervision.  No matter.  She was destined for this job. Kent joined THA Group Island Hospice in August 2012.  A native of Savannah, Kent … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on: Stephanie Burch, LMSW

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Stephanie Burch is the newest addition to the THA Group social work team, but the Carolina Low Country and Georgia Coast are old stomping grounds for this gal. Stephanie was born in Savannah, and spent her first decade there.  At … Continue reading →

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Happy Mouth, Happy Heart?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

If you pay attention to the numerous health care observances, you might have noticed that February is earmarked as National Heart Health and National Dental Health Month. There has been some speculation in recent years that poor dental care can … Continue reading →

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THA Group Palliation Specialist Jon Cohen Named To Elite National Board Committee

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

THA Group Palliation Specialist Jon Cohen, RN, CHPN, has been named to the newly created Situational Judgment Exercise Development Committee formed by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN).  Cohen is one of a handful of … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Made Sweeter for Hospice Patients by SCAD Volunteers

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Several crafty SCAD students, through the school’s student-led philanthropic organization SERVE, donated their time on a Saturday afternoon to make some delicious sweets wrapped in eye-catching packages as Valentine’s Day treats for THA Group Island Hospice patients. Mindful of those … Continue reading →

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Why Put Off Today What You Can Do Tomorrow?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

How many times do we put this sarcastic spin on the sage advice, “Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today?”  For many of us, planning for any number of things is something we know is an inherently … Continue reading →

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Life After Death – What is Your Legacy?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

For those of us blessed with good health and a fortunate life, the thought of one day not being here is rather obtuse. But, as the saying goes, the only certain things in life are death and taxes. The good … Continue reading →

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7 Tips For Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

At THA Group, we see many active adults whose need a new knee (or two!).  Both knee and hip replacements keep our “Top Gun” therapy team on their toes.  If you have  knee replacement surgery coming up, here are a … Continue reading →

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Dying with Debt

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

At some point in our lives we may ask ourselves: “If I die and have debt, who or what will be responsible for paying back those I owe?” The laws regarding debt after death are defined by each state so … Continue reading →

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