July 30, 2024 (Brunswick, Ga.) – Hospice of the Golden Isles is thrilled to announce that HEALTHCAREfirst has awarded it the prestigious 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award. This accolade is a testament to Hospice of the Golden Isles’ unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to patients and their families.
May 1, 2024 (Brunswick, Ga.) – As Nurses Month begins, Hospice of Golden Isles takes a moment to honor our nursing team’s exceptional dedication and profound compassion. Throughout May, we pay tribute to these extraordinary caregivers who support patients and families navigating life’s final journey.
Hospice of the Golden Isles recently received the second installment of a two-year grant from the Terry Thomas Foundation. These grant funds are to purchase a much-needed new video server for the Hospice Home’s security system.
December 12, 2023 (Brunswick, Ga.) – Hospice of the Golden Isles, a nonprofit based in Brunswick, Ga., and a leading provider of compassionate end-of-life care, is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative to support the ongoing professional development of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) in Georgia. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to fostering excellence in healthcare and enhancing the skills of its dedicated staff.
September 15, 2023 (Brunswick, Ga.) – Winn-Dixie’s store leadership team has chosen Hospice of the Golden Isles for inclusion in their Community Bag Program. Every $2.99 reusable Community Bag sold throughout October will contribute $1 to our cause. You can acquire your bag to participate at the Winn-Dixie located at 341 Venture Drive in Brunswick, GA.
September 5, 2023 (Brunswick, Ga.) – Hospice of the Golden Isles has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys, and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured from the patient and caregiver point of view. It acknowledges the highest-performing agencies by analyzing the performance of the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey satisfaction measures.
July 12, 2023 (Brunswick, Ga.) – Months ago, former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in Georgia. That began a nationwide conversation about hospice; many wonder if that’s a typical hospice experience. While it is not surprising to medical professionals, it is understood that the timing of hospice and the care provided is often misunderstood.
“There are a lot of misconceptions about hospice care and the approach to hospice care where it’s thought that you must be actively dying to use our service,” says Dr. Lindsey Rish, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice of the Golden Isles. “These patients are not necessarily the ones who benefit the most from our service. A patient and family will benefit most when they are with us for weeks, even months.”
June 16, 2023 (Brunswick, Ga.) – Hospice of the Golden Isles celebrates their hardworking and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) during the national week-long celebration from June 15 to June 21. CNAs provide quality care to patients every day, play a vital role in a patient care team, and earn and maintain the highest credentials in their specialty.
May 2, 2023 (Brunswick, Ga.) – May is National Nurses Month, and Hospice of the Golden Isles, a community-based non-profit organization, recognizes hardworking and compassionate nurses who care for terminally ill patients while providing support and spiritual care for patients and families.
Hospice of the Golden Isles Celebrates National Volunteer Month
April 11, 2023 (Brunswick, Ga.) – April is National Volunteer Month, and Hospice of the Golden Isles is dedicated to promoting and celebrating volunteerism. Volunteers are diverse and special members of the community, offering companionship and a listening ear to patients and family members.