Community
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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 County has... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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 difficulty... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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 their... Continue Reading
Empath Health Honors Veterans Recording Their War-Time Stories
Israel “Butch” Miller joined the Navy with his sight set on going to Vietnam. Instead he landed in California at Naval Hospital Oakland. He served as a lieutenant and one of the first commissioned male nurses in the... Continue Reading
Suncoast Hospice Aide’s Heart and Joy for Care
We are excited to kick off Nursing Assistants Week spotlighting our Suncoast Hospice aides and their compassion, care and comfort for patients and families. Donna Williams grew up in Clearwater. Her family encouraged... Continue Reading
Change the World: Thrift Shop, Donate and Volunteer
We treasure living in Florida – our tropical paradise of beautiful beaches, wildlife and nature. In light of World Environment Day June 5, we join in promoting action to protect our local environment and planet... Continue Reading
Making an Impact in Care
Congratulations to our May Impact Award winner, Galo Cruz, a medical case manager for EPIC (Empath Partners in Care). Cruz has been working with the Hispanic community for many years and dedicated his Master’s thesis... Continue Reading
