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	<description>Since 1981, a free, community-supported hospice program for all facing advanced illness and loss, to offer hope, comfort and compassion.</description>
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		<title>Meet Our Board of Directors</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/03/meet-our-board-of-directors-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Board of Directors 2013 Jeff Pratt, President Janice Frame, Vice President Harvey J. Beth, Treasurer Sarah Shipway, Clerk Cathlin Baker, Clergy Rep. Elaine Eugster, Volunteer Rep. Eleanor S. Beth James Butterick, M.D. Kevin Carey, M.D. Carla Cooper Leslie Cutler Simone &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/03/meet-our-board-of-directors-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Connecting With The Hope Of Spring While Grieving</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/02/finding-comfort-for-a-broken-heart-coping-with-grief/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Connecting With The Hope Of Spring While Grieving This season of spring with it&#8217;s promise of approaching warmth can make those who are grieving especially vulnerable. For the next few meetings the group will share these emotions and ways to &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/02/finding-comfort-for-a-broken-heart-coping-with-grief/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Space Same Mission</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/02/new-space-same-mission/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Space Same Mission Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard has moved its home from a small, poorly appointed trailer to a spacious new office suite with a water view, a happy example of patience and good deeds being rewarded. The short &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/02/new-space-same-mission/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Letter of Thanks from Our Director</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/01/a-letter-of-thanks-for-our-director/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this time of giving and remembering, I wish to thank the many community members who have created and maintained the organization where I work. That is, Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard. When people say, &#8220;It takes a village,&#8221; I want &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2013/01/a-letter-of-thanks-for-our-director/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hospice of Matha&#8217;s Vineyard Golf Classic</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/12/hospice-of-mathas-vineyard-golf-classic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Vineyard Haven, MA  Sept 23, 2012 Joe Krautkramer of Vineyard Haven and Mary Miller of North Chatham were the big winners in the 2nd annual Hospice of MV Golf Classic played on a perfect fall Sunday morning at the &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/12/hospice-of-mathas-vineyard-golf-classic/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Grieving During the Holiday Season Finding Help for Yourself or a Loved One</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Grieving During the Holiday Season Finding Help for Yourself or a Loved One Tuesday, December 4th 5:30 PM At the Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard Office Susan Desmarais, Bereavement Counselor will hold an informal gathering for people who are coping &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/11/grieving-during-the-holiday-season-finding-help-for-yourself-or-a-loved-one/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Angel Flight NE &amp; Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard Benefit Concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Angel Flight NE &#38; Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard Benefit Concert Date: September 6, 2012 Time: 6:15 pm Place: Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs A benefit concert is taking place on Friday, September 6th for Angel Flight NE &#38; Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard. &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/08/518/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>2nd Annual Golf Classic at Mink Meadows Golf</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/08/2nd-annual-golf-classic-at-mink-meadows-golf/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard celebrates its 31th Anniversary with our 2nd Annual Golf Classic at Mink Meadows on September 23rd. CBS News correspondent Morton Dean will again be one of our host. Shot Gun Start at 8 am. $100 per &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/08/2nd-annual-golf-classic-at-mink-meadows-golf/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard Summer Soiree</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/08/hospice-of-marthas-vineyard-summer-soiree/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; An Elegant Summer Evening with dinner under the stars at Farm Neck Golf Club Music by John Alaimo Dinner presented by V. Jaime Hamlin Auction starts at 5:30 with dinner starting around 7pm View photos from last year&#8217;s 30th &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/08/hospice-of-marthas-vineyard-summer-soiree/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Buy season tickets for MV Sharks Games Here</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/04/buy-season-tickets-for-mv-sharks-games-here/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard has been given a special opportunity. We can now sell season tickets for the MV Sharks baseball games at a discounted price. Season tickets are normally $100, but if purchased through us, the tickets cost only &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/04/buy-season-tickets-for-mv-sharks-games-here/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sharky&#8217;s Dine to Donate</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/03/sharkys-dine-to-donate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharky&#8217;s Dine to was a great success! Thank you all for coming we had a wonderful night. See you next time! &#160; Sharky&#8217;s will donate a percentage of food sales (excluding tax and gratuity) for all VIP Card transactions at &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2012/03/sharkys-dine-to-donate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>30th Anniversary Golf Tournament Photos</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/10/30th-anniversary-golf-tournament-photos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>30th Anniversary Golf Tourney a success!</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/09/30th-anniversary-golf-tourney-a-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Bud Lamoreaux Vineyard Haven, MA, Sept 25, 2011 &#8212; Under a brightening sky on a perfect late September morning at the Mink Meadows Golf Club, Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard held its first annual Golf Classic. It was part of &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/09/30th-anniversary-golf-tourney-a-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>2011 All-Island Tennis Tournament Photos</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/09/2011-all-island-tennis-tournament-photos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 Summer Soiree photos</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/08/2011-summer-soiree-photos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Event Photo Albums</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/event-photo-albums/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click an album title below to view photos from a recent event: 30th Anniversary Golf Tournament Photos 2011 All-Island Tennis Tournament Photos 2011 Summer Soirée Photos 2010 All-Island Tennis Tournament Photos 2010 Summer Soirée Photos More coming soon!]]></description>
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		<title>2010 All-Island Tennis Tournament Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 Summer Soirée Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The influence of an auctioneer</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/the-influence-of-an-auctioneer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;The charity event for Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard has the early air of success. The auction items look solid: A sunset sail on the schooner Charlotte and a “romance basket” that includes a weekend at the Shiverick Inn in Edgartown &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/the-influence-of-an-auctioneer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How Can I Help?</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/how-can-i-help/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People make the difference at Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard. It is only through the support of our community that it is possible to offer the spectrum of services we provide. There are many ways you can get involved too: Volunteer &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/how-can-i-help/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Where is Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/where-is-hospice-of-marthas-vineyard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are located on the grounds of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard Hospital. Hospice services however are provided at home, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Windemere Nursing &#38; Rehabilitation, or at assisted living facilities in the community by nurses, social workers and volunteers.]]></description>
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		<title>A Hospice Story: &#8220;I wish we had called Hospice sooner.&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/a-hospice-story-i-wish-we-had-called-hospice-sooner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently I was asked to write a few words for this website.  Struggling to think of something to say, a response from a few recent family surveys came to mind.   The comment was &#8220;I wish we had called Hospice sooner&#8221;. &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/a-hospice-story-i-wish-we-had-called-hospice-sooner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;When do I qualify for Hospice services?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/when-do-i-qualify-for-hospice-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unlike Medicare hospices, we are not restricted to the last six months of life nor do we require forgoing other treatments such as courses of chemotherapy or participation in clinical trials. We are available to support you and your family &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/when-do-i-qualify-for-hospice-services/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;How do I get started with Hospice?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/how-do-i-get-started-with-the-hospice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We treat every patient and family with a supportive approach that is tailored to their circumstances. Here is a general guide to the process of getting started with the Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard: &#160; A loved one may have a &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/how-do-i-get-started-with-the-hospice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Who answers calls at Hospice?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/who-answers-calls-at-hospice/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/who-answers-calls-at-hospice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Administrative Assistant, Rachel Beaulieu  or the Executive Director, Terre Young will answer your call.  One of them will discuss our program and put you in touch with Patient Care Coordinator, Judy Hickey.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;How does Hospice pay for services?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/how-does-hospice-pay-for-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Programs and services are made possible through the generosity of our many community donors and volunteers. Learn how you can volunteer. Or, support us with a donation today.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;What is grieving and how can Hospice help?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-grieving-and-how-can-hospice-help/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When someone we love dies, our world changes. Grief is a natural and necessary response to the significant changes in our lives after the death of a loved one. It is more than a period of time. Grief is about &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-grieving-and-how-can-hospice-help/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;What licenses and accreditations do you have?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-licenses-and-accreditations-do-you-have/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard is licensed by Massachusetts Department of Public Health. We are a member of: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts Volunteer Hospice Network &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;What are signs a life-limiting illness is progressing?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-are-signs-a-life-limiting-illness-is-progressing/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-are-signs-a-life-limiting-illness-is-progressing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[persistent appetite and weight loss sleeping more than usual loss of energy or interest for usual activities Read more about life-limiting illnesses.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;What is a life-limiting illness?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-a-life-limiting-illness/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-a-life-limiting-illness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A life-limiting illness is a serious illness that may lead to death. Some people choose to receive treatment for a life-limiting illness, and some do not. Hospice’s palliative care services can be helpful no matter what the treatment choice may &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-a-life-limiting-illness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Who can call Hospice?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/who-can-call-hospice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We encourage anyone who feels Hospice nursing or counseling services might be helpful for themselves, a family member, or friend, to call us at anytime. 508-693-0189]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;When should I call Hospice?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/when-should-i-call-hospice/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/when-should-i-call-hospice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When do you call Hospice? It is appropriate to call Hospice when you are looking for: support for understanding life-limiting illness and symptom management emotional and spiritual support information and guidance about medical situations, what to expect in the future, &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/when-should-i-call-hospice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Palliative Care</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/palliative-care/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The window to suffering can be a window to peace and opportunity. You matter because you are you and you matter to the last moment of your life. We will do all we can to help you, not only to &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/palliative-care/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Grief &amp; Bereavement Support</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/grief-bereavement-support/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/grief-bereavement-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard Center for Loss &#38; Renewal supports anyone in our community who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Support is available whether Hospice care for their loved one or not, whether the loss was expected &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/grief-bereavement-support/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Services We Provide</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/services-we-provide/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard provides a spectrum of services for patients, their families, and health care practitioners: Nursing: RN staff certified in hospice and palliative care Coordination of patient care during life-limiting illness Pain and symptom management 24-hour On-Call RN &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/services-we-provide/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;What is Hospice?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-hospice/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-hospice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice is&#8230; Hope: Hospice assists patients and families to find hope and courage within, to make the most of each day, in the face of life-limiting illness. We are available to support you and your family from the day of &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/what-is-hospice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Our Core Values</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/our-core-values/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Our Mission]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hope: Hospice assists patients and families to find hope and courage within, to make the most of each day, in the face of life-limiting illness. Dignity: We embrace the dignity of the whole person, meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs. &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/our-core-values/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Meet the Hospice Staff</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/meet-the-hospice-staff/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/meet-the-hospice-staff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get to know our staff. When you call Hospice, the Executive Director, Terre Young, or Rachel Beaulieu our Administrative Assistant, will answer your call.  One of them will discuss our program and put you in touch with Patient Care Coordinator, &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/meet-the-hospice-staff/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Meet Our Patient Care Volunteers</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/meet-our-patient-care-volunteers/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/meet-our-patient-care-volunteers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Patient Care Volunteers make a trans-formative difference in the care we provide. We are grateful for their presence, their commitment and their generosity. If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Hospice, please call us at 508.693.0189. &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/meet-our-patient-care-volunteers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Learn about Charitable Bequests to Hospice</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/learn-about-charitable-bequests-to-hospice/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/learn-about-charitable-bequests-to-hospice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why Consider Making a Bequest to HMV? Bequests make a real difference for the future of HMV and for the next generation of hospice families. A bequest will help HMV work towards making it possible for many more Vineyard families &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/learn-about-charitable-bequests-to-hospice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Local Boys Give Back to Hospice</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/local-boys-give-back-to-hospice/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/local-boys-give-back-to-hospice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 5, 2011 By JONAH LIPSKY Two years ago Mike Parker walked into the trailer office of Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard with $2,000 and a wide grin on his face. The previous weekend he had organized a benefit concert for &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/07/local-boys-give-back-to-hospice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hospice Marks 30 Years of Letting Go Gracefully</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/hospice-marks-30-years-of-letting-go-gracefully/</link>
		<comments>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/hospice-marks-30-years-of-letting-go-gracefully/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 24, 2011 By TATIANA SCHLOSSBERG End of life care, free of charge, Hospice turns 30. With a bonfire blazing in late afternoon sunlight behind them, eight women gathered to celebrate the summer solstice. These women have special reason to &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/hospice-marks-30-years-of-letting-go-gracefully/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Two is Better than One: June Jubilee at Featherstone</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Christy Aumer June 23, 2011 Featherstone and Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard have teamed up for the second year to present an affordable art show in the name of fun-raising. &#8230;“It is a unique opportunity to see local artists in &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/two-is-better-than-one-june-jubilee-at-featherstone/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Contact the Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We would love to hear from you! Telephone: 508-693-0189 Postal Mail Address:PO Box 1748 Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Email: tyounghospice@gmail.com For donations, please click here. We are located at the Tisbury Market Place 79 Beach Road Suite 28. Hospice services &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/contact-the-hospice-of-marthas-vineyard/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteer</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/volunteer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Patient Care Volunteers make a transformative difference in the care we provide. Without them, we could not operate. We are grateful for their presence, their commitment and their generosity. How Volunteers Fit in: Hospice volunteers are an essential part &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/volunteer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Donate</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/donate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice is dependent on fundraising efforts and donations to support the work of Hospice. We are grateful to our friends and neighbors for their ongoing generosity. Support Hospice with a Charitable Bequest (click to learn more) or a tax-deductible contribution: &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/donate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>For Patients &amp; Families</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our website is designed to offer you resources for guidance and education, to help patients, families and loved ones learn more about options available in the wake of a life-limiting illness. Read more below and contact us to find out &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/for-patients-families/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Our Mission</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are dedicated to a singular mission: To meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all who are facing advanced illness and loss, and to give them hope, comfort and compassion. From the beginning, through the journey. Hospice &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/our-mission/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What We Do</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard works to meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of anyone facing advanced illness and loss, to give them hope, comfort and compassion. Our founding principle of providing all care free of charge without insurance &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/what-we-do/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Who We Are</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free Care to Those In Need Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard was founded in 1981. It is a free, community-supported program whose mission is to meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all who are facing advanced illness and &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/06/who-we-are/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Support for a Tradition of Caring</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/01/support-for-a-tradition-of-caring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospice of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard is one of a very few organizations of its kind anywhere in the United States that operates entirely without funding support from either government or private health insurance companies. In this era of burgeoning health-care bureaucracy, &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2011/01/support-for-a-tradition-of-caring/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Maze of Hospice Care Made Easy</title>
		<link>http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2010/03/maze-of-hospice-care-made-easy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 5, 2010 Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard has formed an alliance with Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod to form Island Hospice, and VNA has joined as a member of the team. That’s not news, I know, but it &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2010/03/maze-of-hospice-care-made-easy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hospice Brings Expanded Services to Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 03:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 28, 2009 The executive leadership of Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard (Hospice) announced today that they will be expanding end-of-life care for the residents of Martha’s Vineyard to include hospice services covered by Medicare, Medicaid and other healthcare insurers. This &#8230; <a href="http://hospice.vineyard.net/w/2009/05/hospice-brings-expanded-services-to-island/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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