Blog: Stories and Insights

Joe Boccolini has been a Samaritan employee for 18 years. He is a welcome presence and valued member of the Samaritan team. He has  decided to share his artistic talents and is featured in our Art in Healing exhibition, curated … Continued

Susan Prentiss chose to volunteer for Samaritan because of the organization’s reputation. That was six years ago. “Several years earlier, my mother passed away on hospice care,” Susan explains. “That really impressed me. I decided that when I retired, I … Continued

The mischievous twinkle in Alden Amig’s eye was his calling card. This along with his playful attitude and kind heart made him a great volunteer to sit with hospice patients. Over 17 years, his laughter and warmth brough ease and … Continued

  “Our care coordinators really focus on quality of life for every patient and ensure that they are receiving the right level care at the right time,” Dr. Goldfine says. “You can come to us at any stage in your disease … Continued

  Rita Larkin’s beloved mother, Elia, had perfect lab work and vitals at 101 years young. Her family made sure she had the care and the loving company she needed every day. Then her primary care physician stopped making house … Continued

Samaritan was grateful to receive 12 Giving Dolls for the Samaritan Center at Voorhees patients. Marian Mitchell, Samaritan Spiritual Support Counselor, met with Pat Uibel of The Giving Dolls volunteer group to pick up these generous donations. Pat is one of six … Continued

Showing up for patients is woven into the fabric of care at Samaritan. Team members jump at the opportunity to make patients feel special. Making Christmas in July happen for Samaritan patients residing at Berlin Rehab was a pleasure. It … Continued

Almost Twenty years in, Sara Miller continues to care deeply about the hearts that are placed in her care. As a Samaritan hospice social worker, she is endlessly caring. As a coworker, she is respected and trusted. Those who have … Continued

At age 90, Mary Altopiedi was the picture of independence. After a fall and hospital visit, however, there was the discovery of dementia. Yet even that did not deter Mary’s independence. Her spirit shined through the disease; with the help … Continued

  Alice Dunleavy entered Samaritan’s care as a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and a caring nurse. She had ushered many into the world as a labor & delivery nurse for 16 years. After her time working at Virtua in Voorhees, … Continued