EPIC Feed Archives - Empath Health

Finding the Facts on HIV

by Sky Roberts | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, EPIC Feed, HIV

Within our community, HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be areas of concern for public health. According to the Florida Department of Health, the state continues to report some of the highest rates of new infections in the country, with...

Florida organizations, officials mark four years since Pulse

by Kimberly Snarr | Jun 15, 2020 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

On June 12, EPIC joined organizations throughout Central Florida and Tampa Bay to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The virtual memorial included a reading and ringing of bells to honor the beautiful lives that were cut short due to a senseless,...

EPIC hosts drive-in film fundraiser

by Kimberly Snarr | May 19, 2020 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

EPIC will host a drive-in screening of “Mamma Mia!” May 23 at its St. Petersburg campus to raise funds for essential services. The movie will be broadcast on two mobile movie screens, with each car’s radio receiving the audio. EPIC will have individually-wrapped...

Navigating COVID-19 for LGBT Elders

by Sky Roberts | Mar 31, 2020 | Blog, EPIC Feed

The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is changing the landscape of our daily lives, causing disruptions to everyday activities and uncertainty for the future. As a service provider for older adults, Empath Health is highly aware of the challenges presented to...

EPIC’s Keayea Lee Appears on Bloom TV to talk about National Condom Month

by Kimberly Snarr | Feb 26, 2020 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

Keayea Lee, EPIC’s Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, joined Bloom TV to discuss the importance of practicing safe sex as we celebrate National Condom Month.

Making an Impact in Care

by Ebony Faber | Jun 4, 2019 | Awards, Blog, careers, Community, EPIC Feed, Health & Wellness, HIV

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 to Latinos and HIV. He joined as a medical case...