New Name, Same Mission: Delivering Compassionate Care and Expanding Support to Better Serve the Community
BLUFFTON, SC (December 9, 2024) – Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, a leading nonprofit provider of compassionate end-of-life care, palliative and grief care services in Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, and Hampton counties, proudly announces its rebranding as MiraSol Health. This new name reflects the organization’s growing range of services unified under one umbrella as it redefines its care delivery approach to support patients facing serious illness, terminal diagnosis, or grief, while also providing vital support to caregivers.
For over 40 years, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has cared for patients and families navigating life’s most challenging moments. What began as a grassroots volunteer effort has transformed into a certified healthcare provider, receiving Medicare certification in 1993 and continuing to expand its services to include community-based palliative care and counseling. These advancements enable the organization to serve chronically ill individuals pursuing curative treatments and support the overall patient and patient family through behavioral health services.
Today, MiraSol Health serves over 3,200 community members annually and encompasses four distinct programs: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Lowcountry Palliative Care, Rays of Hope Behavioral Health and The Maggie Clark Volunteer Program. The organization is supported by a dedicated team of 55 physicians, nurses, employees, and counselors, along with more than 200 volunteers. This rebrand signals a renewed commitment to delivering compassionate, innovative, and comprehensive healthcare in the Lowcountry.
For over 40 years, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has cared for patients and families navigating life’s most challenging moments. What began as a grassroots volunteer effort has transformed into a certified healthcare provider, receiving Medicare certification in 1993 and continuing to expand its services to include community-based palliative care and counseling. These advancements enable the organization to serve chronically ill individuals pursuing curative treatments and support the overall patient and patient family through behavioral health services.
Today, MiraSol Health serves over 3,200 community members annually and encompasses four distinct programs: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Lowcountry Palliative Care, Rays of Hope Behavioral Health and The Maggie Clark Volunteer Program. The organization is supported by a dedicated team of 55 physicians, nurses, employees, and counselors, along with more than 200 volunteers. This rebrand signals a renewed commitment to delivering compassionate, innovative, and comprehensive healthcare in the Lowcountry.
Our new name, MiraSol Health, embodies our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our community,” said James Dismond, CEO of MiraSol Health. “While hospice care remains a cornerstone of our mission, this rebrand enables us to better represent the full spectrum of services we provide, including palliative care and grief support. However, we want our community to know that while our name has changed, our core values, nonprofit status, and the exceptional care that Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is known for remain unchanged.
James Dismon, MiraSol Health CEO
The name “MiraSol” draws inspiration from the sun’s healing warmth, symbolizing resilience, renewal, and the life-affirming care the organization provides. The rebrand is part of a broader effort to enhance how the organization communicates and represents its mission to honor life by delivering compassionate care and guidance to those experiencing serious illness, end-of-life, and grief.
MiraSol Health recognizes the growing need for its services. Over the next twenty-five years, the 60 or older population is expected to double in South Carolina alone. “We are positioning now to serve these individuals”, added Dismond. “By uniting all our programs under the MiraSol Health name, we aim to enhance accessibility and inform community members about the resources available to them.”
MiraSol Health will hold a community open house in January in celebration of the rebranding and its growth. To learn more, visit www.mirasolhealth.org.
About
MiraSol Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) healthcare organization providing hospice, palliative, and grief care services to patients and families in Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton Counties. For over 40 years, MiraSol Health, formerly Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, has delivered compassionate care and support to those facing serious illness, end-of-life, and grief, regardless of their financial situation. To learn more, visit www.mirasolhealth.org.
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