Tag Archives: Island Hospice

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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Grief: Walking the Pathway of Loss 2013 Winter Series (Savannah, GA)

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

THA Group Island Hospice presents the “Grief: Walking the Pathway of Loss” Winter Series at St. James Catholic Church in Savannah, Georgia.  This is a five-part series that will be led by Dr. Owen E Tucker, THA Group Spiritual Care … 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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A Brief Overview of the 3 Types of Rehabilitation Therapies

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Reprinted with permission from Susan Parys.  Originally published in Savannah Health Perspectives Magazine, Vol.8, No.5, 2012 What are occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy? All three skilled therapy services are patient driven to maximize their abilities to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Irrational Life Saving Measures at The End Of Life

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

With the widespread – yet erroneous — perception that Hospice is where a person goes to die, one would be amazed at how may hospice patients have orders for “Full Code.” In other words, it is not uncommon for a … Continue reading →

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Life Before Death: How Will You Die

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

“Palliative Care means having a situation in which a person lives with dignity until their last breath.” Dr. David Morrison We are all going to die.  Those with a terminal illness simply have a more acute awareness of how much … Continue reading →

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4th of July Sparkle For A Homebound Widower

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Editors note: The nurse who relayed this story declined permission to disclose her name.  She did not want recognition for something that was a “collaborative effort” and that “any nurse would have done.” THA Group is a family of companies … Continue reading →

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“Grief: Mending a Broken Heart” 2012 Summer Series

Posted on June 4, 2012 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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