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7 Things to Know About Visiting a Loved One With Dementia
If you have a loved one living with dementia, you've probably asked yourself some difficult questions. Am I visiting enough? Do they still know who I am? Am I helping, or am I making things harder?... Continue Reading
From Marine to Caregiver in the Community She Calls Home
Ashley Chambless didn't grow up dreaming of becoming a Marine. She wasn't following a family legacy or chasing a lifelong goal. As a high schooler in Haines City, she danced and played softball. After graduation,... Continue Reading
There’s No Right Way to Feel on Mother’s Day When You're Grieving
If you've experienced your mother's death, Mother's Day has a way of finding you, even if you're not looking for it. It might be a reminder on your phone, a smell from the kitchen, or just a shift in your mood... Continue Reading
National Doctors' Day: Celebrating Dr. Tamara Lopez Diaz
Dr. Tamara Lopez Diaz When you speak with Dr. Tamara Lopez Diaz, you immediately feel it: her presence, her compassion, and the depth of purpose she carries into every moment of care. Her story is one of... Continue Reading
Building the Hospice Workforce Pipeline Starts in Middle School
By Anita Smith, Director of Nurse Residency & Academic Partnerships The Mobile Simulation Unit brings real‑world clinical learning to schools, giving students early exposure to healthcare careers. Most... Continue Reading
Honoring Dr. Mary Jean Etten and the Vision That Shaped Suncoast Hospice
At Suncoast Hospice, our story has always been shaped by people whose vision stretches far beyond their time. As part of Empath Health, one of Florida's leading nonprofit healthcare organizations, we're... Continue Reading
Celebrating Ashley Sard: Honored by the Florida Governor's Commission on the Status of Women
Ashley Sard, Community Partnership Specialist and U.S. Air Force veteran, honored as a 2025 Spirit of Community Award Winner. Empath Health is proud to celebrate our Community Partnership Specialist, Ashley Sard,... Continue Reading
Dr. Bernice Catherine Harper: A Pioneer Who Shaped Modern Hospice Care
Dr. Bernice Catherine Harper stands among the most influential figures in the history of hospice care, a visionary whose leadership reshaped how people receive compassionate support at the end of life. Her decades of... Continue Reading
Navigating Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season is often a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. For those who are grieving, the festivities can amplify feelings of loss and sadness. If you're facing your first holiday season without a... Continue Reading
