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Mary Jenkins Hospice Center
Asia & Indian Sub-Continent
Mary Jenkins Hospice Center
Project Coordinator:
Dr. Vimala Charles
Project Overview:
Mary Jenkins Hospice Center (Nagercoil, INDIA) seeks to provide physical, mental and emotional support to those who are in their final days and weeks of life. Over the past several years, Mary Jenkins Hospice Center has served thousands of individuals who have come to spend their finals days at the center. The hospice is run by Dr. Vimala Charles, who also provides healthcare to other members of the community, regardless of a family’s ability to pay for services.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Addressed the physical health of patients
• Took part in tsunami rehabilitation, which benefited 118 women and their households
Number of People Directly Served by Project:
The Hospice cared for 195 inpatients in the first eight months of 2007.
Number of People Indirectly Served by Project:
340 family members who were part of group discussions and counseling
Goals for 2008:
Include specialties such as orthopedics and opthamology
IPM Funding Goal for 2008:
$5,000
Community Impact:
Mr. S., retired Army staff, came to the Hospice for pain relief. His daughter, though well placed in life, was not able to give him physical and mental support. He was with the Project for 3 months. He was a heavy smoker and alcoholic. He had a malignant tumor in his lungs, but had not received early and adequate treatment. He received pain care at the Hospice, and was kept comfortable as his condition worsened.
How your donation may be put to use:
$96 provides one week of medical care and relief to a Hospice patient