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Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard
Community Updates
July 2026
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Watch Our New Video and Help Spread the Word!
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We are proud to launch a new educational video designed to help Island residents better understand hospice and palliative care, dispel common misconceptions, and encourage people to seek information and support at any stage of serious illness. The video was created by Circuit Films, the documentary production company of Circuit Arts. Play the video above or watch on the home page of our new website!
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Thank you to Ray Whitaker for featuring an interview about our new video in the June 28 episode of the Vineyard Current on MVY Radio. Listen here, and skip ahead to 22:00 to hear Meghan Saggese speak with Ray about the video launch.
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Caring Conversations:
Symptom and Pain Management at HPCMV
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One of the most important goals of our team at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard (HPCMV) is helping patients remain as comfortable as possible. Pain is just one of many symptoms that we can help address. If you are a hospice or palliative patient, you may also experience symptoms like shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, or restlessness. Our nurses work closely with patients, families, and physicians to develop a personalized care plan that addresses each person’s unique needs and goals.
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Fundraising Events Update:
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Golf Classic: Sponsor Now!
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Join us for the 16th Annual Bud Lamoreaux Memorial Hospice Golf Classic on September 20, 2026, presented by ScottsMiracle-Gro!
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Stay tuned, golfer registration opens next week!
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Join us at Farm Neck Golf Club for the Summer Soirée on Mon., Aug. 3, 2026, presented by Martha’s Vineyard Bank!
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Please help spread the word and invite your friends to join!
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Youth Grief Support Event:
Join Us at Camp by the Sea on Sept. 27
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Applications are now open for families and volunteers to join us on Sunday, Sept 27, 2026 at Slough Farm, 9 AM-5 PM. Camp by the Sea is a one-day grief camp to support children in grades K-8 and their families who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Camp by the Sea is offered at no cost to participants. A pre-camp interview is required for participants prior to the event.
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HPCMV Community Connections
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Our Staff Attended a De-escalation Training with Tara Simmons from CONNECT to End Violence
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HPCMV staff recently participated in a de-escalation training led by Tara Simmons, Lead Court Advocate with Martha’s Vineyard Community Services’ CONNECT to End Violence program. The session provided practical techniques for responding to emotionally charged situations with empathy, confidence, and calm—skills that support our team’s work with patients and families every day. We are grateful to Tara and the CONNECT team for sharing their expertise and for the invaluable services they provide to our Island community.
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Thank you to Cape and Islands United Way for Supporting HPCMV As A Community Impact Partner
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Earlier this week, our executive director, Chantale Patterson, attended a reception in Hyannis for the Cape and Islands United Way Community Impact Partners.
We’re so grateful to the United Way for supporting our caregiver respite program!
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We’re Celebrating The Grand Opening of Navigator Homes
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Congratulations to Navigator Homes on the completion of its new Island-based nursing home and assisted living campus. We’re proud to recognize HPCMV Board Emeritus Polly Brown, honored as a Navigator Homes co-founder, for her role in this milestone. Several of our staff attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in
June marked the culmination of a seven-year effort to bring person-centered, Island-based senior care to the Vineyard, replacing the former Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. HPCMV is proud to partner in providing compassionate hospice and palliative care to residents at this beautiful new facility, helping ensure that Island residents can age, heal, and be cared for close to home.
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A group from our team at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard proudly joined the Martha’s Vineyard Pride Parade in June!
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Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard staff attended a Shark’s game on June 30 as part of our staff self-care series.
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Welcome Linda Stevens!
Linda joined HPCMV in June as Development and Communications Coordinator, supporting marketing, communications, and donor development. She brings nearly 30 years of experience across agencies and brands including Leo Burnett, Digital Additive, The Home Depot, Carter’s, Travelport, and Habitat for Humanity International.
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Linda and her family relocated to Martha’s Vineyard in 2026 after 17 years in Chicago. Her connection to hospice care is personal: both her father and mother-in-law received hospice care, giving her a deep appreciation for the comfort and dignity hospice teams provide. She is excited to bring her storytelling and relationship-building skills to HPCMV’s mission.
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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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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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Hospice & Palliative Care of MV
Phone: (508) 693-0189
Email: hello@hospiceofmv.org
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