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Honoring the Holidays after a Loss

The holidays are a time when many families come together and celebrate. After the passing of a loved one, these special days might not look the same. From as early as August through December our senses are filled...

Making an Impact on Care – Carol Sims

Congratulations to our October Impact Award winner, Carol Sims, a care team assistant for Suncoast Hospice. Sims joined the organization as a member of the Burgundy Team and worked with leadership to create the Pearl...

Dispelling Hospice Myths During National Hospice Month

Hospice care is an important step in the care journey for people living with a serious or advanced illness. However, there are still many misconceptions about what hospice care is and the services it can provide to...

Suncoast PACE Lifestyle Coach Supports Healthy Living

Making changes for a healthier lifestyle is something relevant at every age. For older adults, it’s a key part of aging well. Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), a member of Empath...

Friendly Phone Calls Support LGBTQ Elders

Empath Partners in Care (EPIC) is helping local LGBTQ elders say hello to improved wellbeing. The Tampa Bay area is a region with many residents over the age of 50. However, the vast majority of services for the...

Making an Impact on Care – Rachael Carson

Congratulations to our September Impact Award winner, Rachael Carson, BSN, an admissions RN for Suncoast Hospice working out of Morton Plant Hospital. Carson joined the organization in early 2018 in a per diem role...

Empath Partners in Care Supports St. Petersburg’s Homeless

If you’ve traveled through St. Petersburg it’s likely that you have encountered a member of the homeless population in the city. According to a 2019 report from the Homeless Leadership Alliance, Pinellas...

The Wisdom of Poets and Poetry – Monday Message

Poets help us to see beauty and mystery that we might otherwise walk right by without noticing. They do the work of exploring and articulating feelings and experiences which so often open our own hearts to depths of...

Empath Health Palliative Care Comforts Family

Anthony and Lori Giannico dreamed of a retirement filled with swimming and shell collecting on a sunny Florida beach. Ready to make it happen, they moved to Florida from their New York home in 2018. Anthony had plans...