Good Samaritan Hospice

05/02/2026

Leadership gets overhyped most of the time. Then you run into someone like Jenna Boerstler and realize what it’s actually supposed to look like.

We’re proud to recognize Jenna as Good Sam’s Path Leader of the Month for April 2026.

Jenna leads with heart in the ways that matter. She shows up for her team, jumps in when help is needed, and creates space for others to grow, even in the middle of difficult moments. Whether she’s guiding clinicians through tough conversations, covering an on-call shift, or finishing a long day with a patient, she does it with consistency, compassion, and zero expectation of recognition.

Her team describes her as steady, supportive, and always within reach. Someone who listens, encourages, and celebrates growth, even when it’s hard. She lives the mission every single day.

Congratulations, Jenna, and thank you for the impact you make across Good Sam.

05/01/2026

Some memories stay with us always.

Good Sam’s 2nd Annual Memorial Service & Butterfly Release is a time to come together, honor those we love, and find comfort in a shared moment of remembrance. As butterflies take flight, we remember the lives, stories, laughter, and love that continue to live in our hearts.

Please join us on June 6 at 10 a.m. at 4751 Cove Rd NW in Roanoke. Open to the community, the event will include music, children’s activities, light refreshments, and a remembrance ceremony.

To learn more or honor a loved one, visit goodsam.care/butterfly-release.

04/28/2026

This Occupational Therapy Month, we’re celebrating Suzann, Brad, and Ashley for the incredible care they provide through their work at Good Sam.

Our Occupational Therapy team helps patients do more than complete daily tasks. They help restore confidence, support independence, and improve quality of life in ways that are deeply meaningful for patients and families alike.

Thank you for the compassion, dedication, and skill you bring to this work every day!

04/27/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. But sometimes it helps to have a place to land.

Join us tomorrow for Coffee & Conversation, a relaxed, drop-in group where you can connect with others who understand what loss feels like. No pressure. No expectations. Just space to show up as you are.

April 28 (4th Tuesday of each month) | 10–11 AM
Good Samaritan Center for Caring | 4751 Cove Road, Roanoke

Free and open to the public. For more information, contact us at 540.776.0198 or griefsupport@goodsam.care.

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Sometimes, the most powerful recognition comes straight from the families we serve. One family recently shared this about Tina McGeorge: "When Tina came to take care of him, he was calm and happy. When someone's existence is so small and scary, that moment of calm and love he received was a gift."

It's no surprise that Tina has been named the recipient of the Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory's Hospice Caregiver Award for February 2026. Tina, the peace and comfort you bring to patients and families is immeasurable. Thank you for the gift that you are!

04/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Good Samaritan during GIVE Roanoke yesterday. Your generosity is already at work, helping provide essential equipment like walkers, shower chairs, and bed rails through the Good Samaritan Home Health Fund.

We’re grateful for every gift, every share, and every person who chose to show up for our community in such a meaningful way.

04/23/2026

Volunteer Week gives us the chance to recognize a group that helps strengthen care in quiet but powerful ways: our volunteers. Their generosity helps create moments of comfort, reassurance, and dignity for the patients and families we are honored to serve.

At Good Sam, volunteers are not on the sidelines. They are an important part of the compassionate support that surrounds those in our care, and we are grateful for the difference they make each day.

Want to make an impact through volunteering? Learn more at goodsam.care/volunteer.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to four amazing members of the Good Sam team: Amy, Denise, Ellen, Mary, and Lisa.

Thank you for the countless ways you support our staff, strengthen our mission, and help everything run with care and excellence. Your work may not always be front and center, but it makes a difference every day in ways big and small.

We’re so grateful for each of you and all you do for Good Samaritan.

04/22/2026

Today’s the day. GIVE Roanoke ends at 11:59 PM. ⏰

There’s still time to make a difference for patients working to heal and return home safely.

Your gift supports Good Samaritan Home Health Fund and helps provide essential equipment, from walkers, shower chairs, and bed rails to infusion and wound care supplies.

No extras. Just the practical support people need to get home and stay there.

Give before midnight: https://www.giveroanoke.org/organizations/good-samaritan

Let’s finish strong, Roanoke.

04/21/2026

Some of the most meaningful support often comes through presence, kindness, and simply showing up. That is exactly what Good Sam’s volunteers do for the patients and families we serve.

During Volunteer Week, we want to thank our volunteers for the comfort, compassion, and connection they bring to others. Your time and your heart make a real difference, and we are deeply grateful for all you do.

Interested in serving alongside us? Visit goodsam.care/volunteer to learn more about becoming a Good Sam volunteer.