Poindexter gives back with hospice project
Poindexter, president and founder of
Poindexter said she will be coming to
"In
During the 90-day accreditation period,
"That's what
Giving back to her hometown is the driving force behind building the hospice facility in
"I want to give back to the community of
Poindexter, who has a doctorate of nursing degree, works in the ICU at Grady Memorial Trauma Center, a level one trauma center in
"It's noisy, alarms are going off all day, there are code blues called constantly and I see people die alone," she said. "They have no one because some are homeless and some of them their family members just don't know where they are. I have held many a hand the 13 years I've been here, of people in that condition that has no one there but me, the other nurses and the chaplain.
"So I prayed about it and I said 'Lord what should I do with this land that I have on
Poindexter said she'd like to begin building the
"He's located right there at
Poindexter added that the plan has been approved by the
The construction will "rely on finances." Poindexter is planning several fundraisers and has already had people volunteer "gifts."
"Once we are up and running and once we are accredited, we should be able to put enough money away to build it no later than the spring of next year," she added. "My hope is that
Poindexter has received support in the
"They have been an asset," Poindexter noted. "They have really helped."
Those wishing to help with the
Poindexter said people may call her also.
"... This is in my heart ...when you have your own dream nobody can tell like you can," Poindexter said.
Poindexter can be reached at 404-630-3520.
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