by Kimberly Snarr | Apr 19, 2021 | Community, EPIC Feed, Media Coverage, Partnership, Volunteers
Within Pinellas County and nationally, communities of color and other diverse groups face unique challenges to accessing end-of-life care. Karen Davis-Pritchett, M.Ed., Empath Health Vice President of Access and Inclusion, shares how Empath Health is working to build...
by Kimberly Snarr | Apr 14, 2021 | Advance Care Planning, Blog, Community
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 recommending withholding care. Waiting until the very end of...
by Sky Roberts | Jan 26, 2021 | Blog, Community, Veterans
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 forefront of the community and breaking down misconceptions...
by Sky Roberts | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog, Community, Hospice Care
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 includes many diverse communities, including the second...
by Sky Roberts | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog, Community, EPIC Feed, HIV
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 County has a substantial homeless population compared to other...
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...