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Suncoast Hospice Aide’s Heart and Joy for Care

Suncoast Hospice Aide’s Heart and Joy for Care

We are excited to kick off Nursing Assistants Week spotlighting our Suncoast Hospice aides and their compassion, care and comfort for patients and families. Donna Williams grew up in Clearwater. Her family encouraged... Continue Reading

Change the World: Thrift Shop, Donate and Volunteer

Change the World: Thrift Shop, Donate and Volunteer

We treasure living in Florida – our tropical paradise of beautiful beaches, wildlife and nature. In light of World Environment Day June 5, we join in promoting action to protect our local environment and planet... Continue Reading

Making an Impact in Care

Making an Impact in Care

Congratulations to our May Impact Award winner, Galo Cruz, a medical case manager for EPIC (Empath Partners in Care). Cruz has been working with the Hispanic community for many years and dedicated his Master’s thesis... Continue Reading

Happy 100th Birthday to Longtime Suncoast Hospice Volunteer

Happy 100th Birthday to Longtime Suncoast Hospice Volunteer

Terry Pellegrino is a world traveler. She hiked in Switzerland, Germany and France, admired tulips and artwork in New Amsterdam and Holland, celebrated her 92nd birthday in Russia and Lithuania, and many other... Continue Reading

How to Talk About Tragedies, Traumatic Loss and Grief

How to Talk About Tragedies, Traumatic Loss and Grief

  May is Mental Health Month – a time to focus on taking care of our mental wellness. Almost everywhere we look, there is news of devastating events and deaths. These stories can weigh heavy on our minds and hearts.... Continue Reading

Suncoast Hospice Physician: Honoring Choices and Easing Journeys at the Care Centers

Suncoast Hospice Physician: Honoring Choices and Easing Journeys at the Care Centers

Here is part two of our Q&A with Mary Waechter, MD, a Suncoast Hospice physician at our Care Center Mid-Pinellas. She discusses care options, decisions and goals of patients and families, the comfort of volunteer... Continue Reading

Monday Motivation: Bridges or Fences?

Monday Motivation: Bridges or Fences?

Every day as we interact with our world and encounter all different kinds of people, we have a fundamental choice to make: will we build bridges or fences? Will we find a way to empathize and connect, or will we put... Continue Reading

Celebrating Volunteer Month: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 3

Celebrating Volunteer Month: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 3

As we celebrate National Volunteer Month in April, read about our final two 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Irma Porterfield – Specialized Volunteer Service Award Lavender... Continue Reading

Celebrating Volunteer Week: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 2

Celebrating Volunteer Week: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 2

In Part 2 of National Volunteer Week, learn about two more of our 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Carol Hallstein – Organizational Support Volunteer Award Bereavement and... Continue Reading