Hospice Care

Empath Health Earns National Heart Failure Certifications Across Hospice and Home Health

Advancing Care with Compassion, Coordination, and Clinical Excellence Empath Health is proud to announce that four of our affiliates have achieved national certification from the American Heart Association for...

Teen Volunteer Spotlight: A Song, a Smile and a Celebration

When 17-year-old volunteer Mallory walked into Irmagard's room with a guitar case in her hand, neither of them knew just how special the next hour would be. Irmagard, a patient with Suncoast Hospice, was...

Tidewell Hospice Voted Bradenton’s Best Hospice by the Community

Tidewell Hospice has been named Bradenton's Best Hospice by readers of the Bradenton Herald, a recognition that reflects the heartfelt trust and appreciation of the community we are privileged to serve. More than...

The Healing Power of Hydration: A Clinician’s Perspective on Full Life Care

By Dr. Nick Joseph, SVP, Complete Care Division At Empath Health, we believe every drop matters. Across home health, hospice, and other supportive services,...

How Do We Talk About Dying? Start Here.

Andrea Gibson died this week after four years of living with cancer. Their words remain. Gibson was not only a poet but also a cultural voice for people navigating illness, identity, grief, and love. They gave...

Suncoast Hospice Service Centers: A 45-Year Timeline of Growth

Every address occupied at Empath Suncoast Hospice tells a story about our commitment to Full Life Care in Pinellas County. Below, you'll find a photo-rich timeline—five milestones that took us from a rented...

Empath Health Introduces One Hospice Model, Bringing Together Florida’s Established Not-for-Profit Hospices Under One Mission

May 20, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empath Health, one of the nation's largest 501(c)(3) integrated care networks, today unveiled its One Hospice Model—a first-of-its-kind framework that preserves...

‘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...