Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard Community Updates October 2026 AUTUMN ON THE ISLAND ● IT’S ABOUT LIVING October is a month for remembering. It’s also a reminder of how much living happens along the way: in a quiet...
More than religion When people hear “spiritual care,” many picture a chaplain at the bedside with a prayer book. Sometimes that’s exactly what someone wants. More often, spiritual care is simply room to talk about what matters most. A serious illness...
We’re grateful to The MV Times and writer Abby Remer for a thoughtful look at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard as we mark 45 years of caring for our Island. HPCMV began at a community meeting, where Islanders asked whether the Vineyard...
We have some happy news to share! JessAnna Watts, Hospice RN Case Manager at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard, has earned her Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) credential. The CHPN is a national board certification for registered...
September Community Updates Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard Community Updates September 2026 LATE SUMMER ON THE ISLAND ● SUMMER ISN’T OVER YET September brings some of our favorite opportunities to gather as an Island — to play,...
HPCMV grief counselor Amanda Zoref joined MVY Radio’s Ray Whitaker for the Vineyard Current to talk about our grief camp for children in grades K–8. Hear Amanda share how Camp By The Sea helps kids navigate grief, connect with others, and simply be kids. Listen on MVY...
By Linda Stevens VINEYARD HAVEN, MA — Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard (HPCMV) and Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard share a simple belief: that Island residents should be able to stay here, close to the people and places they love,...
For a child, grief can feel confusing, overwhelming, and even frightening. Children often experience and express grief differently from adults. They may have questions, changes in behavior, difficulty at school, or moments when they seem perfectly fine—only to become...
By Anna Marden, Development and Communications Associate Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. — August 25, 2026 — Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard (HPCMV) has been named a 2026 Hospice CAHPS Honors recipient by MatrixCare, a national recognition honoring hospice...
By Cathy Stauffer Wozniak, Former Executive Director, HPCMV The death of a parent, sibling, or other loved one can profoundly shape a child’s life. Without compassionate grief support, children may carry unresolved sadness, anxiety, or guilt into adulthood, struggle...
