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Ep 16 - Why Cathy Wozniak and Anna Marden of Hospice and Palliative Care on MV love their work and how our community members can benefit from a variety of end of live services at no cost
In this important conversation, Cathy Wozniak and Anna Marden from Hospice and Palliative Care of MV discuss their experiences and motivations for working in hospice care, the differences between hospice and palliative care, and the importance of community support. They highlight the role of volunteers, the funding of services, and the significance of grief counseling. The discussion also covers unique programs like Camp By the Sea for children and teens, various fundraising events, the spiritual care provided to patients, and the self-care practices for staff. The conversation concludes with reflections on the supportive spirit of the Martha's Vineyard community that has been the guiding light since the 1980's when the organization was founded with the motto " neighbors helping neighbors ".   Website for all event info and newsletter signup : : www.hospiceofmv.org Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hospiceofmv/?__pwa=1   Summer events :   31st Annual Memorial 5k Road Race on May 25th in Oak Bluffs. Race registration and T-shirt pickup is at Summercamp hotel. Online registration is open now on Runsignup.   Tickets to our Summer Soiree (Monday Aug 4th) go on sale May 15.