Hospice Care
Dispelling Hospice Myths During National Hospice Month
Hospice care is an important step in the care journey for people living with a serious or advanced illness. However, there are still many misconceptions about what hospice care is and the services it can provide to...
Making an Impact on Care – Rachael Carson
Congratulations to our September Impact Award winner, Rachael Carson, BSN, an admissions RN for Suncoast Hospice working out of Morton Plant Hospital. Carson joined the organization in early 2018 in a per diem role...
Telehealth for Hospice Care Patients
In the world of hospice, care often can’t wait. Visits can’t be postponed and many times there is a sense of urgency. When a nurse at the bedside needs to consult with a physician or a visual is needed to triage...
Suncoast Hospice Keeps Family Connected
As an intake coordinator for Suncoast PACE, a member of Empath Health, Julie Hally has seen her share of isolation over the past month. When she parks her car in the lot that serves the Suncoast Hospice Care Center...
Suncoast Hospice Keeps Couple Together
Angela Spevak has had a busy few days. There is furniture to move, a room to prepare. All before her parents, Sylvia and William, return home at the end of the week. The couple has been at the Suncoast Hospice Care...
CNA Brings Comfort to Suncoast Hospice Care Center
It’s not often in life that someone finds their true calling, but when they do the result is usually something special. Of those special few is Lore Newton, CNA. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) for the past 23...
Pediatric Patient Becomes Aspiring Artist
Aspiring artist Maia already has more talent in one finger than many can say they have in their whole body. Like any 11-year-old might be found, she is propped up in bed, a computer screen in front of her. Tonight...
Making an Impact on Care – Denise McCoy
Congratulations to our January Impact award winner, Denise McCoy, a respiratory therapist with Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health. McCoy joined the organization in 2016 and cares for patients with...
Spiritual Care Comforts the End-of-Life Journey
October 20 to 26 is Spiritual Care Week celebrating the care and service of pastors, ministers, chaplains and other practitioners. They lend their hearts and ears to counsel, support and uplift many people. Suncoast...
Making an Impact on Care – Viola Reece
Congratulations to our September Impact Award winner, Viola Reece, a licensed practical nurse (LPN) on Suncoast Hospice’s crisis care team. Reece joined Suncoast Hospice in 2008. Her care brings support and peace...
Take a Stand to Prevent Falls in Our Community
This week is Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Falls can be extremely dangerous and may cause serious injuries, debilitation and even deaths. Fortunately falls are preventable. Liz Whitehurst, RN serves as Empath...
A Daughter’s Gratitude for Hospice
It’s World Gratitude Day on September 21. What a glorious occasion to be thankful for everything meaningful in our lives and community. In June 2018 Judy Tenison lost her mom, Lois Steinwinter. Tenison is forever...