Empath Health News and Blog
Suncoast Hospice Names New Medical Director
November 4, 2020 – Carol Li, DO, has been named medical director for Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health. Li is a Hospice and Palliative Board-Certified Physician who joined Suncoast Hospice in 2018 as an inpatient Care Center physician. She received her...
Dispelling Hospice Myths During National Hospice Month
Hospice care is an important step in the care journey for people living with a serious or advanced illness. However, there are still many misconceptions about what hospice care is and the services it can provide to patients. Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath...
Suncoast PACE Lifestyle Coach Supports Healthy Living
Making changes for a healthier lifestyle is something relevant at every age. For older adults, it’s a key part of aging well. Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), a member of Empath Health, aims to fully support seniors facing chronic illness...
Empath Palliative Care Helps Woman Reach Milestones – ABC Action News
Empath Health Palliative Care has helped a local woman who has Stage-4 Pancreatic Cancer with her pain and symptoms and reach the goals of being there for her daughters' weddings.
Practicing Gratitude – The Doorway to Happiness
It’s easy to think that if we only had more happiness in our lives, we would be grateful. But the reality is, it is gratitude that opens the doors of our heart to happiness. As one American author puts it, "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have...
Friendly Phone Calls Support LGBTQ Elders
Empath Partners in Care (EPIC) is helping local LGBTQ elders say hello to improved wellbeing. The Tampa Bay area is a diverse region with many residents over the age of 50. However, the vast majority of services for the LGBTQ community are for younger people. Through...
You Make A Difference – Monday Message
American Philosopher and Psychologist William James once said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.” This is true in our families, in our circle of friends, in the workplace, in our social media and in all of the ways that we interact with our community...
Empath Health offers free COVID-19 grief counseling for seniors
Over the past year many aspects of life have changed. Navigating this new world has illuminated things that were perhaps taken for granted before. Of those, the need to grieve and find closure after the loss of a loved one has been profound. Thanks to a grant made...
Welcoming Joy In Every Opportunity – Monday Message
I remember visiting a dear soul at her bedside a week before she died. She was a person of deep faith and we had enjoyed many conversations as she came to terms with her death and looked back over her life. But that morning when I came to see her, she seemed...
Suncoast PACE Physical Therapist Gives Tips For Staying Active At Home on Bloom TV
Staying home during the pandemic can have a negative impact on your mental health. Komal Schulte, physical therapist at Suncoast PACE shares some sitting exercises you can do from home to help relieve stress and remain active in this Bloom TV video.
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