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Blog: Stories and Insights

Navigating Grief and the Winter Holidays

Bodhi Day, Sukkot, Diwali, Mawlid al-Nabi, Dia de los Muertos, Hanukkah, Christmas. This is a short list of some of the major religious holidays celebrated during the last 3 months of the year. There are also important cultural holidays that … Continued

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Hospice: The Gift of Comfort

Even though she battled kidney cancer on and off for 25 years, Tara Smith’s mother, Charlotte, was still feisty at 89, spending her days driving, dancing, and enjoying life. But in early 2021, Charlotte underwent a difficult surgery. When her … Continued

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Phillip W. Heath, a black man with grey hair and grey mustache. Samaritan logo to the right.

A Message From Phillip W. Heath – Samaritan President and CEO 

  Greetings, I am Phillip W. Heath, and I now have the privilege of serving as Samaritan’s President and Chief Executive Officer. While new to my role, I have been committed to Samaritan since 2018, as a Trustee and Board … Continued

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Terry Sheerin – A Gift of Hope

Read about Terry Sheerin’s Samaritan Palliative Medical experience and how you can support palliative services in South Jersey.

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Mary Ann’s Goodbye

Mary Ann Boccolini reflects on 25 years of service at Samaritan.

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What Does It Mean to Be in Palliative Care?

As there is generally some confusion around what palliative care means, learn more about what it means to start palliative care and how it differs from hospice care.

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After Years of Pain, Finding Relief with Palliative Medical Care

“Samaritan is one of the lights; it’s the humanity. Samaritan reminds you that there are some good and kind people out there,” said Ann.

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Turning Shadows into Lights through Community Service

Enjoy this touch story about Russ Brown’s family and friends making more than 500 clay hearts for Samaritan in memory of his beloved son and wife.

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Veteran George Stevenson in Hospice Bed and Military Youth

Samaritan Honors Veterans: Caring for George Stevenson & Family

Samaritan honors patient George Stevenson and his daughter, Constance, for their service to our country.

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Bernie Englert

Nightingale Tribute Honors Nurse Hospice Patient

Samaritan honors nurse hospice patient for forty years of dedication to the community.

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