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Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard
Community Updates
April 2026
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Seedlings By The Sea is Back!
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Calling all kids in grades K–8! Join us for a fun, hands-on community event to decorate pots, plant sprouts, and eat snacks. Let’s plant memories together!
Location: West Tisbury Library
Date: Sat., May 9, 2026
Time: 2-4 PM
Email campbythesea@hospiceofmv.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.
Please help us share widely!
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Family Remembrance Event: May 3, 2026 2-4pm
HPCMV is hosting a remembrance event for family members and caregivers of our past patients. If someone important to you was in the care of HPCMV and died in 2025 or earlier, and you would like to attend, please email lshaller@hospiceofmv.org for more information. If you are grieving a more recent loss, please reach out to our team at that number for individual support.
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Caring Conversations: What is Palliative Care?
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Palliative care helps people living with serious illness improve their quality of life. At HPCMV, our expert palliative care team works together with your existing treatment team to provide extra support, not just for you, but for your whole family.
We empower you to better understand your illness and explore your options for care…
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HPCMV Now Has An AED
Thanks to the MV Pulse Project!
Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard now has an automated external defibrillator (AED), thanks to Lou Quattrucci from the MV Pulse Project through a Community Foundation grant. Our office in the Woodland Center Plaza will provide AED access to other businesses nearby. We’re grateful to Chuck Cummens and Henry Bassett for training our staff in Heartsaver CPR and AED use!
Quick action with an AED saved the life of Martha’s Vineyard community member, Lou Quattrucci. Lou has since started MV Pulse Project to purchase more AEDs for community spaces and ensure that everyone has easy access to this lifesaving technology.
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Upcoming & Recent Community Outreach Events
Thank you to Circuit Arts for featuring a teaser of our PSA during the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival at the end of March. We’re looking forward to sharing the full video, produced by Circuit Arts, very soon.
Come see us at the MV Career, Volunteer & Networking Night at the Grange Hall TONIGHT at 5:30pm to learn more about volunteer and career opportunities at HPCMV!
We’ll also be at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Health Fair on Saturday, April 11 at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Stop by to meet our team, ask questions, and pick up materials. We hope to see you there!
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Get Involved in Our Upcoming Fundraisers:
32nd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Memorial Road Race
and 2026 Summer Soirée!
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Each year, our Island community shows up in remarkable ways when it matters most. Because Medicare does not cover the full cost of care that we provide, your support as a sponsor or participant in our Road Race and Summer Soirée makes it possible for us to continue offering compassionate, expert care right here at home.
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Memorial Road Race:
Run, Sponsor, Volunteer
Sun., May 24, 2026
Join us in Oak Bluffs for this fun run! Sign up to run or walk, become a sponsor, or cheer on runners! Thank you to all of our Sponsors and those who have already signed up to race!
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Summer Soirée: Sponsor, Advertise, Volunteer
Mon., August 3, 2026
Discover all the ways you can make an impact! We have volunteer opportunities or additional ways to support the event. General Admission Tickets on sale May 15th.
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HPCMV Board Updates for 2026
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Janice Casey, RN, BSN, MS
Re-elected as Board President for another 2-year term.
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Donald Leopold
Elected as Vice President.
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Ruth Faden, PhD, MPH, MA
Elected to the HPCMV Board of Directors.
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We would like to thank Risë Terney for her tenure as Vice President!
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RN Case Manager: Full-time, part-time, per-diem, and on call.
Required experience in post-acute care nursing with an emphasis on quality of life and education. Must be an RN in Massachusetts. Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills as an interdisciplinary team member. Must be able to develop and follow a care plan that establishes goals to meet both the individual and family needs while incorporating palliative nursing skills.
Read more.
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Director of Development & Communications: Full-time
The Director of Development and Communications is responsible for driving all donor engagement, fundraising and marketing efforts to advance the organization’s mission and visibility. With a strong focus on cultivating and stewarding relationships, the Director develops and implements a comprehensive development plan that includes annual giving, major gifts, establishing a planned giving program, and leads all fundraising events. Read more.
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No person shall be excluded or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. EOE. Please email your resume and cover letter to mdevaney @ hospiceofmv.org or visit https://hospiceofmv.org/careers/ for more information and to apply.
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Our Online Payment Processor Has Changed!
If you’ve noticed our online donation form and road race sponsorship form look different than they used to, that’s because we’ve recently switched payment processors as part of many changes we are making to update our donor management system and website. Look out for our new website, coming very soon!
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National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 16 is National Health Care Decisions Day, an annual occasion to remind us of the importance of planning ahead and making our health care wishes known. HPCMV partners with Honoring Choices Massachusetts to offer resources, education and guidance to help people create an advance health care plan for their future. Health care planning is not just for the aging, but for everyone over the age of 18. In honor of NHDD, we encourage you to become empowered to make informed decisions about your health care preferences.
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National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2026, we celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time, compassion, and energy to support our patients, families, and programs. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do—offering comfort, connection, and care in meaningful ways. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and the difference they make in our community each and every day. If you’re interested in patient care or administrative volunteering for HPCMV, please contact Jennifer Angell at 508-693-0189 or jangell@hospiceofmv.org. If you’re interested in event volunteering please contact fundraising@hospiceofmv.org
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National Administrative Professionals Day
On Administrative Professionals Day, April 22, 2026, we recognize the dedicated team members who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From coordinating care and supporting staff to welcoming grief counseling clients and answering patient calls, their organization, professionalism, and compassion are essential to our mission. We are so grateful for all the work our admin team does each day to support our team and the community we serve.
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Hospice & Palliative Care of MV
Phone: (508) 693-0189
Email: hello@hospiceofmv.org
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