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Hospice of the Golden Isles Returns to Independent Operations
Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI)
is pleased to announce it will resume
independent operations in the com
ing months. This decision was made
as HGI approaches the final year of
its five-year agreement with Alivia
Care, a Florida-based nonprofit hos
pice provider.
Throughout the affiliation, HGI
faced significant challenges, includ
ing the COVID-19 pandemic, in
creased for-profit competition, and
Medicare reimbursement changes.
Despite these challenges, HGI has
continued to deliver high-quality care
to all patients, regardless of their
ability to pay.
“We are incredibly grateful for the
benefits this partnership has brought
to Hospice of the Golden Isles,” said
Paula DiLandro, Executive Director
of HGI.
“However, as the Board of Direc
tors assessed the current landscape,
they realized the factors that initially
drove the affiliation are no longer as
pressing. After careful consideration,
the Board decided to return to inde
pendent operations, ensuring the fu
ture success of HGI.”
HGI’s return to independent op
erations will occur behind the scenes,
with no noticeable impact on patient
care or the community. The orga
nization remains committed to its
mission as a non-profit, community-
based hospice provider. With a 5-star
ranking by Medicare, the highest
level possible, HGI continues to be
recognized as one of the top hospice
organizations in Georgia.
“The high standards of care we’ve
maintained are a direct reflection of
our dedicated staff,” added DiLandro.
“Our commitment to this community
is unwavering, and we will continue
to provide the compassionate care
that families have come to expect
from us.”
Hospice of the Golden Isles extends
its heartfelt gratitude to the commu
nity for its ongoing support and looks
forward to continuing its vital work
in helping patients and their families
approach the end of life with dignity
and compassion.
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Tuesday, October 29 - Author
Talk - Ronda Rich- 10:30 AM - St.
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book, “Sapelo Island -A Stella Bank-
well Mystery.” The event is free for
Literary Guild members and $10 for
non-members. For details and reser
vations: LitGuildSSI.org
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