Hospice Care
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...
Evolution of Care for Children and Families
Empath Health is dedicated to caring for all ages in our community. We offer specialized pediatric care to comfort children and support parents, siblings and other family members. Stacy Orloff, Ed. D., LCSW, ACHP-SW...
Making an Impact on Care
Congratulations to our August Impact Award winner, Danielle Wieder, RN, senior staff nurse (SSN) for the Suncoast Hospice Bronze Team. Wieder joined Suncoast Hospice in 2015. She started as Bronze Team’s primary...
Hurricane Preparedness For Patients And Their Caregivers: Early Planning Is A Must
The importance of preparing With hurricane season officially upon us, all Florida residents must be prepared with supplies, a list of key contacts and a variety of plans: to take care of pets, for family members to...
Pet Volunteer Brings Dog-Gone Good Comfort in Care
Today is National Dog Day! Let’s paws and celebrate the love and joy our doggies fill in our lives and community. Sir Omar Bradley is one of 44 animals serving in our pet volunteer program. He is a pure-bred Golden...
Teen Volunteers Rock!
August 12 is International Youth Day with a focus on education. A big shout-out to our Empath Health teen volunteers who learn, grow and make a difference serving our community. This year marks 25 years of our...
Meet Dr. Janet Roman: New Director of Cardiac Programs
We are excited to announce the appointment of our new Empath Health Director of Cardiac Programs Janet Roman, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN, ACHPN. Dr. Roman will oversee the development and implementation of our new...
Teen Volunteers Rule!
International Youth Day just passed, but let’s give another big shout-out to our Empath Health teen volunteers supporting our mission of care. More than 365 high school teens volunteer throughout the Empath...