Blog: Stories and Insights

Read about what life expectancy is like on hospice and what is really important when it comes to hospice care.

Six years after his passing, Ravi Mahadevan’s legacy continues to be that of a kind man, with an irrepressible love for life. His humbleness of spirit lives on through his son Ashwin and his influence is seen through his wife, Nandini Natrajan, and her passion as a Samaritan volunteer.

When Aiden’s cancer returned, Samaritan “saved” The Snyder Family by giving them compassionate support and – most importantly – quality time with their son.

With an advanced directive in place, Carol and Mary Beth knew what their mother would want. Mary would live out her life in comfort and peace with the help of Samaritan.

Read the heartfelt submissions from our volunteers when we asked them their thoughts on volunteering for Samaritan.

Four Samaritan volunteers use their life-long love of sewing to benefit patients and families.

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. It was created to inspire and empower you to have conversations about your healthcare wishes.

Samaritan quickly adapted to ensure the continuation of essential services for people with advanced illness throughout the pandemic while honoring the fundamental essentials of palliative care to relieve suffering and honor the patients’ goals of care.

Palliative medicine is the medical specialty that honors a patient’s goals of care and supports treatment decisions. It helps relieve pain and symptoms caused by serious illness.

Thanks to Christine Parker-DeLeon’s moving essay submission to Miller Transportation’s Charitable Giving Program, Samaritan receives generous donation to benefit hospice patients and their families.