Empath Health News and Blog
Honoring Our Patients’ Wishes
It is truly inspiring to see the many people in our care and beyond who continue to carry forth gratitude, hope and determination to live the best possible quality of life for as long as they can. During this time, they often reflect on what is most meaningful in...
Welcome 2019
One author quipped on New Year’s Eve once, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a brand new 365-page book. Write a good one!” What a spirit of creative adventure this engenders! Imagine the story you would like to write for your own life in 2019. What difficulties...
Care Councils Join in a Mission to Serve
It takes a community to care for one another. Empath Health is honored to partner with our community and help improve lives by connecting people to care and services. Three Empath Health community partnership specialists are dedicated to working with African-American,...
Volunteer Shows off a Suncoast Hospice Resale Shop at Its Best
Hector Torres projects a keen eye for design. During the 1980’s, he worked in retail creating merchandise displays for large stores in California. After his job of 16 years at JCPenney was eliminated, he moved across country to Tampa to be closer to his family. He now...
Honoring The Intrinsic Value Of Ourselves And One Another
One spiritual teacher began his day with this prayer: "May I open my eyes in the morning with the holy name on my lips, May I see the Divine everywhere and in everyone, May I never hurt anyone and may I never be afraid of anyone, May I be inspired to choose persuasive...
Giving to Our Seniors for a Merry Christmas
Empath Health is all about caring for our community. We once again are helping spread Christmas cheer through our partnership with Silver Santas, which collects donations of gifts for Pinellas County seniors in need. Suncoast PACE, a member of Empath Health, cares for...
Lissa Bradford Spiritual Care Coordinator on ABC Action News Morning Blend
Lissa Bradford, a Suncoast Hospice spiritual care coordinator discovered an unconventional path to chaplaincy, hospice and helping patients at the end of life. Watch her talk about her calling to hospice care on ABC Action News Tampa Bay Morning Blend.
Meet Freya the Volunteer: Floppy Ears, Kind Spirit
Freshly primped in a pink collar and a purple stroller, Freya the rabbit and her owner Lacey Patterson make their rounds at Palm Garden of Pinellas Health and Rehabilitation Center. This Suncoast Hospice volunteer duo is specially trained to visit our patients, like...
Creating A Grateful Mindset
December is a month that invites deeper reflection. Whether you are preparing for meaningful religious holidays or recognizing the passing of another year, it is an opportunity to take a moment in the midst of the hustle bustle around us, quiet our busy minds and take...
Holiday Helpers: Donating Gifts to Kids in Care and Their Families in Need
Celebrating the holidays with our families is so special. Yet, so many families in our community and in our care struggle to afford gifts and basic necessities to celebrate the season. You can join in making the holidays brighter for our pediatric patients and their...
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