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EPIC Events Coordinator Selected Grand Marshal of St. Pete Pride Parade

As special events coordinator for Empath Partners in Care (EPIC), Ryan Young enjoys the best of both worlds. He gets to flex the event-planning muscles he developed representing clothing retailers, all the while... Continue Reading

Family Grief Center Fulfilling High Hopes for Unique Grief-Only Facility

Even as they proudly cut the ribbon on their new family grief center in September 2021, Tidewell Grief Care leaders understood it could be a long time before the center reached its full potential. The COVID-19... Continue Reading

Extraordinary Stories of Empath Health — Mike Merritt, Suncoast Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator

Welcome to Extraordinary Stories of Empath Health. In this space we highlight our fantastic colleagues and the extraordinary work they do to make Empath Health’s Full Life Care a daily reality for the patients and... Continue Reading

Veteran Volunteers Offer Peace, Honor to Empath Health Patients Who Served

During an Empath Honors pinning ceremony, a veteran volunteer presents a special pin and certificate while thanking a fellow veteran for their service. Family members and friends often attend. The event can be... Continue Reading

National Nurses Week: Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Empath Health

National Nurses Week is May 6-12. The theme for 2023 is “Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere – Always.” That is certainly true at Empath Health, where nurses constitute the heart and soul of one of the... Continue Reading

It’s Here – May 1 is Our Official Union

It’s Official! May 1, 2023 marks the date of the official affiliation between Hospice of Marion County (HMC) and Empath Health. All formal approvals were received and closing documents are signed. The collaborative... Continue Reading

Blue Butterfly Marks Fifth Birthday with First Summer Camp

The Blue Butterfly Family Grief Program is celebrating its fifth birthday this month by announcing a new program, a summer camp for Manatee County residents. The free Blue Butterfly Summer Camp, for children and... Continue Reading

National Volunteer Week: Empath Presents Annual Volunteer Awards

Pinellas County Volunteers Honored at Appreciation Events In April we celebrate National Volunteer Month and Empath Health’s extraordinary volunteers. Our nearly 2,000 volunteers help provide Full Life Care, support... Continue Reading

National Volunteer Week: Empath Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers

South Region Volunteers Honored at Luncheons In April we celebrate National Volunteer Month and Empath Health’s extraordinary volunteers. Our nearly 2,000 volunteers help provide Full Life Care, support and comfort... Continue Reading