Hospice Care
‘It sure was a rush’: 73-year-old hospice patient skydives for first time – NewsBreak
Tidewell patient George Downing has a item on his special bucket list. Despite being shot down twice in Vietnam, the former Army helicopter pilot requested to, “jump from a perfectly good airplane.” His...
Nurse practitioner helps WWII vet tell his story – Catalyst
Retired Marine Master Sgt. Joe Pippen is in relatively good health for 97 years old, but requires hospice care as he completes his momentous journey through life. Laura Bradshaw, advanced practice registered nurse...
Media Coverage for the 13th Annual Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon
Celebrity actor Henry Winkler visits Sarasota. Here’s what he would tell his younger self. Bradenton Herald “I would like to say I am thrilled I was invited today. I am honored that I am here to help raise money...
Music therapy offers relief for hospice patients – McKight’s Home Care
There are many benefits of music therapy including relaxation, helping to improve quality of life, pain management, socialization, family bonding and reminiscing. Sarah Michaels, our music therapist, shared...
30-Year Love Affair Celebrated with Help from Tidewell Hospice
Ruth Anderson always told friends and loved ones she knew how her life would end. There was never a doubt in her mind she would succumb to takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, which would...
Patients and Families Find Comfort at Care Centers
Hospice care and hospice care centers are essential components of offering full-life health care, yet these aspects are often misunderstood. In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we sat down with...
Making an Impact On Care – Ryan Rodriguez
Congratulations to our Impact Award winner, Ryan Rodriguez, PTA, physical therapist assistant for Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health. Rodriguez has been with the organization for about a year. In his role he...
Reflecting on Change with Susan Bruno, Regional Program Director for Suncoast Hospice
Susan Bruno, MSW, regional program director for Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, has spent the last 40 years caring for others, 30 of those years have been with Suncoast Hospice. Now, she is looking...
Looking Back with Marci Pruitt, Vice President of Suncoast Hospice
Over the past few decades Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, has grown from a small organization to a community mainstay reaching across the Tampa Bay area. As the organization has evolved, so has its...
Celebrating Our Social Workers
Social workers are a cornerstone of care for Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health. With a large presence of social workers across the organization, including many leaders with a background in the field, we...
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...
Making an Impact on Care – Carol Sims
Congratulations to our October Impact Award winner, Carol Sims, a care team assistant for Suncoast Hospice. Sims joined the organization as a member of the Burgundy Team and worked with leadership to create the Pearl...