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Suncoast Hospice Physician: Honoring Choices and Easing Journeys at the Care Centers

Here is part two of our Q&A with Mary Waechter, MD, a Suncoast Hospice physician at our Care Center Mid-Pinellas. She discusses care options, decisions and goals of patients and families, the comfort of volunteer...

Monday Motivation: Bridges or Fences?

Every day as we interact with our world and encounter all different kinds of people, we have a fundamental choice to make: will we build bridges or fences? Will we find a way to empathize and connect, or will we put...

Celebrating Volunteer Month: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 3

As we celebrate National Volunteer Month in April, read about our final two 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Irma Porterfield – Specialized Volunteer Service Award Lavender...

Celebrating Volunteer Week: Meet Our Volunteers of the Year Part 2

In Part 2 of National Volunteer Week, learn about two more of our 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Carol Hallstein – Organizational Support Volunteer Award Bereavement and...

Suncoast Hospice Physician: Support and Relief at the Care Centers

Hospice care revolves around meeting the choices, goals and comfort of patients and their families. That means soothing physical pain, listening to concerns and calming minds, hearts and spirits. Our three Suncoast...

A Caring Sanctuary Co-Author Talks Suncoast Hospice Leadership and Service

Our Suncoast Hospice story began in 1976 when a small group of Pinellas County residents met in Clearwater and led with hearts and determination to bring compassionate care and comfort for the dying and their...

A Caring Sanctuary Co-Author Talks Suncoast Hospice Formation and Mission

Our Suncoast Hospice story began in 1976 when a small group of Pinellas County residents met in Clearwater and led with hearts and determination to bring compassionate care and comfort for the dying and their...

Making an Impact in Care

Congratulations to our April Impact Award winner, Chris Messersmith, MSW, LCSW, social worker supervisor at Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Messersmith started in social work in 2010....

Tibetan Prayer Tradition Honors Loved Ones and Wishes

The Buddhists and people of Tibet have long believed that the power of prayer set forth in nature brings good to all. Our Suncoast Hospice Care Center Mid-Pinellas is honored to take part in an ancient and sacred...