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Chart a New Course – Monday Message

There are times when we feel discouraged. Things may not be going as planned in one or more areas of our lives. We encounter difficult challenges that make it seem like getting through the day is an uphill climb.... Continue Reading

Volunteers Light Up Our Community – Mary J Labyak Legacy Award

In April we celebrate National Volunteer Month and all of our extraordinary volunteers. Our nearly 1,700 volunteers help provide life-changing care, support and comfort for our community. Each year we honor the very... Continue Reading

Looking Back with Marci Pruitt, Vice President of Suncoast Hospice

Over the past few decades Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, has grown from a small organization to a community mainstay reaching across the Tampa Bay area. As the organization has evolved, so has its... Continue Reading

Inner Clarity and Love – Monday Message

There is within us all, a quiet place. A place where uncertainty and discord fade away in the warm light of wisdom and compassion. In tumultuous times, this place may seem far off or even inaccessible, but it is... Continue Reading

Start End-of-Life Discussions with Your Goals

Having end-of-life conversations with your family, loved ones and healthcare providers can be uncomfortable. You may feel like your physicians are giving up hope for a cure or imposing unwanted treatment or... Continue Reading

Make This a More Wonderful World – Monday Message

In every arena of life, it is those enlightened souls who devote themselves wholeheartedly to work that uplifts and improves and comforts, who make living in this world a wonderful thing. From the artist to the... Continue Reading

Each Day Brings New Opportunities – Monday Message

This day and this new week are full of opportunities. Opportunities to savor and enjoy blessings large and small. Opportunities to throw ourselves into work that makes a difference. Opportunities to extend kindness... Continue Reading

Palliative Care Doctors Bring Comfort to Patients

When living with a serious or life-limiting illness, having the support to cope with the associated challenges can make all the difference. Empath Health’s Palliative Care services meets patients and families... Continue Reading

Present in the Moment – Monday Message

A wise person once said, “The only way we can make the most of our lives is to make the most of our moments.” Yet, so often we are either checked out, ruminating on the past, or worrying about the future. Try a... Continue Reading