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Finding Purpose in the Face of Adversity

Compassion First: A Hospice Social Worker's Perspective When asked how she's doing during her second battle with breast cancer, Kim Dorman, hospice social worker at Empath Health Hospice of Marion County in Ocala,...

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Empath Health October Open House

Join us at our PACE Centers in Bradenton, Tampa, and Pinellas Park throughout October. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, our doors are open for you. Come take a tour, meet our team, and learn more about...

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Celebrating 30 Years of the Tidewell Caring Clowns

A carful of volunteer hospice clowns smiles for the camera Empath Tidewell Hospice is proudly celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Caring Clown CIRCLE, a tradition impacting countless lives since...

Older woman teaching young girl to crochet while seated on striped chairs with yarn containers on the floor.

Stitch by Stitch, Two Volunteers Make a Difference

When Elke first came to volunteer training in Brandon, she was still grieving the loss of her husband, who had been in our care. She worried that she wasn't ready to sit with patients and families. But when she...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Karin, The “Floral Volunteer”

Each week at the South County Service Center, Karin leans over a long table covered in stems and vases. With practiced care, she sorts through blooms—roses, carnations, daisies—donated by Trader Joe's....

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Empath Health Earns National Heart Failure Certifications Across Hospice and Home Health

Advancing Care with Compassion, Coordination, and Clinical Excellence Empath Health is proud to announce that four of our affiliates have achieved national certification from the American Heart Association for...

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Teen Volunteer Spotlight: A Song, a Smile and a Celebration

When 17-year-old volunteer Mallory walked into Irmagard's room with a guitar case in her hand, neither of them knew just how special the next hour would be. Irmagard, a patient with Suncoast Hospice, was...

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The Healing Power of Hydration: A Clinician’s Perspective on Full Life Care

By Dr. Nick Joseph, SVP, Complete Care Division At Empath Health, we believe every drop matters. Across home health, hospice, and other supportive services,...

How Do We Talk About Dying? Start Here.

Andrea Gibson died this week after four years of living with cancer. Their words remain. Gibson was not only a poet but also a cultural voice for people navigating illness, identity, grief, and love. They gave...