Community Archives - Empath Health

Providing Connections for Veterans

by Sky Roberts | Feb 12, 2020 | Community, 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 together to share stories, foster community growth...

Committed to Our LGBT Community

by Sky Roberts | Jan 23, 2020 | Blog, careers, Community, Seniors

At Empath Health we recognize the diversity of our community and are committed to providing compassionate care with respect and sensitivity. Ensuring our staff has the cultural competence to interact with patients, their families and caregivers is an integral part of...

Working Together to Serve Our Hispanic Community

by Ebony Faber | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog, Community, Partnership, Teen Volunteers

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway September 15 to October 15. We join in celebrating the vast array of Hispanic and Latino people, cultures, traditions and contributions across the world. Outreach and Education Empath Health is committed to meeting the needs of care...

Evolution of Care for Children and Families

by Ebony Faber | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog, Caregiver, Community, Home Health, Hospice Care, Pediatric

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 serves as Empath Health’s vice president of...

Creating a Healing Oasis for the Grieving

by Ebony Faber | Aug 30, 2019 | Bereavement, Blog, Community, Counseling, Grants, Grief, Health & Wellness, Music, Volunteers

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 difficulty with sleeping, eating, concentration and other...

Pet Volunteer Brings Dog-Gone Good Comfort in Care

by Ebony Faber | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog, Community, Hospice Care, Pet Therapy, Volunteers

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 Retriever, eight years old and specially trained with...