Helping Patients Stay Safe from Falls
By Liz Whitehurst, RN – Empath Health Quality and Service Excellence Advocate September is Fall Prevention Month. Falls cause many injuries and deaths each year. According to the CDC, every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall in the United States, and if the...Be Brave and in the Know – Get HIV Tested
It’s normal to get regular check-ups for our health. But, why not necessarily HIV testing? We know that HIV is still out there. It can happen to males and females, young and old, including those who are having sex or sharing intravenous drug needles. Infections are...Stepping Up for African American Men’s Health
June is Men’s Health Month – a time to pledge to support better health and wellness for men. Many men, older and younger, are at risk or impacted by serious health issues, but might not address them. With education, preventative care and lifestyle changes, men can...Caring for Vietnam Veterans at End of Life
The landscape of veterans growing older and approaching the need for end-of-life care is shifting. The wave of World War 2 veterans is fading away while a new wave of Vietnam veterans is surfacing. “We’re focusing on a new chapter of patients – the warriors of the...National Condom Month: Breaking Down Barriers for Using Condoms
Practicing safe sex is key to staying healthy. As sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise and spread, condom use is more important than ever for protection. In part 2 of our blog series for National Condom Month...Empath Health Upcoming Events
Dec
6
Fri
10:00 am
Caregiver Coffee Break – Clearwater
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Garden House
Caregiver Coffee Break – Clearwater
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Garden House
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Caregiver Coffee Break Caring for a family member or friend? Please stop by for encouragement, information and helpful tips. First Friday of each month. No reservations required and provided free of charge. For information call (727) 586-4432.