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World AIDS Day 2024 – Fox 13

In observance of World AIDS Day, Empath Partners in Care (EPIC), a member of Empath Health, hosted a memorial bell-tolling ceremony to honor and remember those we have lost. Fox 13 was on the scene for this emotional...

Holiday events help LGBTQ seniors in Tampa Bay combat loneliness – Tampa Bay Times

It can be hard to make friends later in life. For members of the LGBTQ community, who may face discrimination from their peers or might be navigating their sexual or gender identity for the first time, it can be...

Planning For Your Future

We plan for many things in life – vacations, retirement, major life events – yet many people are not prepared for the end of life. In fact, approximately 70% of Americans do not have an estate plan and for those...

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...

The Brief on Veterans Services

Veterans faithfully served our country and Empath Health, through the Empath Honors program, is dedicated to taking care of their needs. Together with community partners, we are bringing veterans’ care to the...

How Suncoast Hospice Honors Our Jewish Community

As a community-based hospice, Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, recognizes the importance of meeting the needs of each individual we serve. This is especially true in Pinellas County, whose population...

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...

Providing Connections for Veterans

Connections. It’s the underlying theme in how Empath Health honors and serves veterans across the community. New this year, the Veterans Coffee Connection is an opportunity for veterans of all ages and eras to come...

Evolution of Care for Children and Families

Empath Health is dedicated to caring for all ages in our community. We offer specialized pediatric care to comfort children and support parents, siblings and other family members. Stacy Orloff, Ed. D., LCSW, ACHP-SW...

Creating a Healing Oasis for the Grieving

It’s National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 – a time to shine light on grief, support and healing. Healing Oasis Loss and grief can affect our whole wellbeing, from emotional stress, physical health and...

Pet Volunteer Brings Dog-Gone Good Comfort in Care

Today is National Dog Day! Let’s paws and celebrate the love and joy our doggies fill in our lives and community. Sir Omar Bradley is one of 44 animals serving in our pet volunteer program. He is a pure-bred Golden...

Women’s Giving Network Grows and Grants New Funding

The Empath Health Women’s Giving Network (WGN) recently joined together for its third annual luncheon meeting to award micro-grants for Empath Health programs and services. The network of now 26 members awarded...