by Sky Roberts | May 18, 2022 | Blog, PACE
Rena Massey heard about the benefits of Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) from a friend and decided it could help her 99-year-old mother. The more she learned about the program, the more she began to think she should join, too. So she did....
by Kim Snarr | May 13, 2022 | Blog, Monday Message, Monday Motivation
A recent survey found that 96% of people consider themselves to be good listeners. Yet, studies show that even immediately after hearing what someone has to say to us, we retain only around half of the content. We spend about 45% of our communication time listening...
by Kim Snarr | May 9, 2022 | Blog, Monday Message, Monday Motivation
If you look at our Empath Health Core Values, the one that tops the list is Eternally Hopeful. There are good reasons that this core value has such a prominent place in our list. It can be difficult to be hopeful when you are facing a chronic or life-limiting illness....
by Kim Snarr | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Monday Message, Monday Motivation
There is a concept in Judaism that first appeared in the Mishnah called “Tikun Olam” in Hebrew. A translation of this term would be “repair of the world.” It is a recognition of our responsibility to be agents of healing and justice in our family, our community, our...
by Sky Roberts | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers are an important part of all areas of Empath Health, supporting patients, clients and staff. As the founding hospice teen volunteer program in the nation, we take great pride in offering high school students the opportunity to learn through service....
by Sky Roberts | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog, Volunteers
Marian Alton – Specialized Volunteer Service Award Over the past 12 years Marian Alton has volunteered an average of 165 hours per year in support of the Orange Team for Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health. She started in Patient and Family Support roles and...
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