Hospice Savannah has been named Best Hospice of Georgia by the Georgia Business Journal for the second year in a row. For more than 45 years, Hospice Savannah has been the area’s largest and most comprehensive non-profit organization, serving Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

The Best of Georgia Award, given by the Georgia Business Journal and determined by customer votes, highlights Hospice Savannah's deep-rooted connection to the communities it serves. This accolade reflects the organization's commitment to quality care, as evidenced by its accreditation by the Joint Commission, a prestigious quality review in American healthcare. Furthermore, Hospice Savannah’s affiliation with the United Way of the Coastal Empire, the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation, and the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization emphasize their dedication to the highest industry standards and innovation.

Founded in 1979 by Anne K. Stewart, Hospice Savannah started as a community hospice and has since evolved into the largest and most comprehensive non-profit hospice in the area. Hospice Savannah’s services extend beyond traditional hospice care, including the Steward Center for Palliative Care, the Edel Caregiver Institute, and Full Circle Grief and Loss Center. Although over 80% of the care provided is in the patient’s home, Hospice Savannah is also home to the community’s only hospice inpatient unit, where staff provide symptom management. Notably, Hospice Savannah is distinguished by its Butterfly Program, one of the only pediatric hospice services in the state, where pediatric patients can continue curative treatments while on services.

Also named both Best of Savannah and Best of Pooler earlier this year, the impact of Hospice Savannah is best represented through its dedication to serving patients and their families throughout the area. The goal has always been compassionate, comprehensive care, and this award reaffirms the commitment to this mission.