by Jenna Kominski | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Pet Therapy, Volunteers
October 4 is World Animal Day celebrating animals of all kinds around the planet. Today, we also wish to give special appreciation to the animals serving in our pet visit volunteer program. Bella is a petite and spunky Chihuahua who was rescued by the loving Tedesco...
by Jenna Kominski | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog, Community, Education, Hospice Care, Prevention
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...
by Jenna Kominski | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Physicians
Journey to Medicine and Suncoast Hospice Suncoast Hospice Physician Janet Keating, MD was raised in Kansas City, MO, where home was the heart and center of care. “I grew up with parents who were one generation off the farm. You took care of your family at home. My...
by Jenna Kominski | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Pet Therapy, Volunteers
Kathleen “Kathy” Starke-Nalbach has a big heart for rescuing animals. She found a great match with her burly boy Rudy, a 132-pound mastiff. Rudy is her third rescue. A female mastiff and a black lab complete the family. At just two years old, Rudy has developed a...
by Jenna Kominski | Aug 15, 2018 | Blog, Dementia, Hospice Care, Integrative Medicine, Music, Palliative Care, Pet Therapy, Volunteers
Our world is spinning faster. Right now, you may be running around getting things done, swamped at work or taking care of your family and household. Daily tasks and responsibilities can easily mount and add stress. Today is National Relaxation Day. Remember to slow...
by Jenna Kominski | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Teen Volunteers
August 12 is International Youth Day. This year’s theme recognizes the many areas that young people feel free and welcomed to come together and make a difference. We are grateful for the many teen volunteers who serve at Empath Health. In 2017, more than 500 teen...
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