Hospice of Southern Maine

07/25/2025

Today is National System Administrator Appreciation Day and we’d like to send out a huge thanks to our Information Technology Team. Every single day David, Deirdre, and Neil make sure all aspects of our interconnected systems work efficiently and securely. Their skills, knowledge, and hard work allow Hospice of Southern Maine to deliver on its mission of providing compassion, care, and comfort at end of life. It goes with saying, but we'll say it anyway—our IT team is invaluable.

07/24/2025

Meet us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at our Hospice Center in Scarborough to walk as a community, show your support for hospice, and have some fun! Join us to enjoy the beautiful Eastern Trail, lawn games, prizes, and food and beer provided by some awesome local partners. You may choose to walk in memory of a loved one, or to honor someone special in your life. No matter who or what inspires your walk, your participation will raise awareness and funds for patient and family care at end of life. Learn more at: https://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/hike

07/22/2025

This article’s title says it all: Marine Veteran in Hospice Care Marries Sweetheart. What a great reminder of all that hospice care can encompass. And while this story takes place in Pennsylvania, here in southern Maine, we’ve been honored to assist in making several wedding wishes come true. ❤️ Take a moment to read this sweet story.

Man in hospice marries lifelong love, fulfilling heartfelt wish.

07/20/2025

07/18/2025

We recently came across this story of a family from Iowa who needed pediatric palliative care for their son. To receive the care he needed, the family had to drive roughly four hours to Minneapolis. As a legacy to their son, the family has taken on the initiative to establish a pediatric palliative care center in Iowa. Here at HSM, our ability to collaborate with MaineHealth System to provide case-by-case support for pediatric patients is something we’re grateful for—and stories like this remind us how important that connection is. You can read more about this family’s story here:

When it was time for 7-year-old Mason Sieck to start hospice care, there weren't many options for him in Iowa. Now, four years after his death, his family is working to build the state's first pediatric palliative care center.

07/15/2025

We really enjoy these short, heartwarming stories called "My Unsung Hero" that you can hear on NPR occasionally. Here's a recent one about someone struggling with grief when a stranger's kind words made all the difference. Take a listen if you've got two minutes.

A few days after her sister died, Maureen was on the subway when a stranger asked how she was doing. The conversation that followed is one that she will forever cherish.

07/10/2025

Mark your calendar and join us for Twilight in the Park on Saturday, September 27th at Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Order a personalized luminaria to remember and celebrate someone who has brought light and love into your life. Learn more at: www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/twilight

07/02/2025

HSM is busy planning our two upcoming community events – Twilight in the Park and Hike for Hospice. Each of these special events brings people together to remember and honor loved ones and to support our mission to provide compassion, care, and comfort to anyone who needs us. These events wouldn’t be possible without our amazing corporate sponsors! If your business wants to partner with us to help make these events happen, we’d love to hear from you. Opportunities start at $250 and come with great community recognition. For more information, please visit https://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/sponsorship