Media Coverage
Veterans’ medical and social needs front and center at new adult day center – The Weekly Challenger
Empath Health has a long history of providing care and support for veterans in our community. In October, the Auer Szabo Empath Adult Day Center opened to focus on the psychosocial and recreational needs of military... Continue Reading
Chief Mission Medical Affairs Officer FAAHPM Fellow
(Clearwater) Empath Health is pleased to announce Chief Mission Medical Affairs Officer Dr. Neville Sarkari, MD, MBA, FACP, recently earned the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative... Continue Reading
A Night of Reflection – FOX 13 News Tampa Bay
Empath Health partnered with a variety of community organizations serving the Black community in St. Petersburg for a special night of healing through a memorial service. This service addressed the grief of losing... Continue Reading
Partnerships bring focus to community grief and loss – The Weekly Challenger
After suffering the COVID-related death of her father last September, Lisa Brody, an attorney and president of the St. Petersburg Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., sought support from Suncoast Hospice Grief... Continue Reading
Reflection and healing amid grief – The St. Pete Catalyst
On Friday, Nov. 4, the city’s Black community is being called to reflect, grieve and gather strength together to mourn those who have died, particularly over the past few years of pandemic-constrained public... Continue Reading
Empath Health Announces Grand Opening of Adult Day Center Focused on Veteran Needs
St. Petersburg – Empath Health announces the grand opening of the Auer Szabo Empath Adult Day Center at 340 49th Street South in St. Petersburg on Thursday, October 27 at 10:30 am. This Adult Day Center is focused on... Continue Reading
Suncoast PACE Therapy Dog Brightens the Day of Seniors – ABC Action News
Watch ABC Action News Tully’s Tails featuring Suncoast PACE therapy dog Lilo and how she brings joy and lots of love to our PACE seniors. Continue Reading
How Reiki Helps Suncoast Hospice Patients – Great Day Live WTSP
Suncoast Hospice Integrative Medicine Clinic Coordinator Judie Bortness and Volunteer Anne Glover spoke to Great Day Live about how reiki helps Suncoast Hospice patients with pain, symptom relief and relaxation. Continue Reading
Aromatherapy for Chronic Illness – Bloom WFLA
Suncoast Hospice Senior Volunteer Coordinator Lori Williams joined Gayle Guyardo on Bloom to share how aromatherapy helps our patients manage symptoms of stress and relaxation. Continue Reading
Suncoast Hospice nurses find satisfaction in making difference for patients, community – The Weekly Challenger
In this Weekly Challenger article, Suncoast Hospice RN Case Managers Carmenita Booze and Barbara James share why they chose to work in hospice. Read more Continue Reading
New Tidewell Hospice Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Support Group – ABC7 Sarasota – WWSB
Empath Health Director of Adult Grief Services Callie Weber and Tidewell Hospice Volunteer Dr. David Klain discuss the new Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Support Group that begins September 29. Continue Reading
Air Force One commander to visit Sarasota and share experiences from historic missions – Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Retired Air Force Col. Mark W. Tillman – Air Force One’s pilot and commander on 9/11 – will speak at 10 a.m. on Sept. 28 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of a Tidewell Honors Veterans program sponsored... Continue Reading