Media Coverage
Hospice of Marion County focuses on art therapy as it reaches out to people who grieve – NPR
Last week in honor of National Grief Awareness Day, Hospice of Marion County, Inc. hosted a free open house at the Monarch Center for Hope & Healing in Ocala. Read article
Laughter yoga’s benefits are no laughing matter – Religion News Service
Our very own Josie Flores sat down with @religionnewssvc to highlight the Laughter Yoga sessions Empath Health hosts at senior centers throughout Tampa Bay. These sessions bring joy, reduce stress, and promote...
Katie and Robert Powers Share Their Journey with Blue Butterfly Family Grief Program – 10 Tampa Bay
In this touching interview with 10 Tampa Bay’s Jenny Dean, Katie and Robert Powers discuss finding comfort and support through our Blue Butterfly Family Grief Program after the loss of their brother, Matthew....
Empath Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans Coffee Connections – ABC Action News
Empath Health Veteran Community Partnership Specialist Trudy Beeler spoke with ABC Action News about our monthly Empath Honors LGBTQ+ Coffee Connections for veterans.
Hospice of Marion County Trains First Responders to Care for Dementia Patients – Hospice News
Hospice of Marion County, a member of Empath Health, has launched an initiative to train first responders in specialized care for dementia patients. This program ensures that emergency personnel are equipped with the...
Empath Honors LGBTQ+ Veteran Coffee Connections – 10 Tampa Bay
Watch this 10 Tampa Bay story featuring Trudy Beeler, our Veterans Community Partnership Specialist, and a participant from the St. Petersburg LGBTQ+ Veterans Coffee Connection group. Learn more about our supportive...
Suncoast grief group works to help kids find their inner superheroes – ABC7 Sarasota
Check out this heartwarming story from ABC7 Sarasota – WWSB, featuring Tidewell Grief Care’s Blue Butterfly Program. Our team hosted a Superhero Day for the kids and teens participating in the program,...
Suncoast PACE Volunteer Love of Sewing Helps Seniors – 10 Tampa Bay
Suncoast PACE Volunteer Sandy Hart recently spoke with Jenny Dean of 10 Tampa Bay about her passion for sewing! Sandy’s dedication is not only teaching seniors a new skill but also fostering a supportive...
STD rates rising across Bay Area – Fox 13
EPIC APRN Nicole White shares about the recent uptick in STIs locally, testing and talking to your doctor about your sexual health. Read more
Suncoast Hospice keeps family and COVID patient connected during final days – The Weekly Challenger
In The Weekly Challenger Newspaper, Dr. Kim Hickman, DNP, APRN, and Attorney Tobi Blake-West, whose mother, Missionary Edna M. Blake, was a Suncoast Hospice patient before she passed away on May 5, 2020, share how...
Dining Out For Life Tampa Bay – Fox 13
Empath member EPIC’s Executive Director spoke with Fox 13 about the upcoming Dining Out for Life event that raises money for HIV services/care in Tampa Bay through patrons eating out or getting take out. Visit...
Dining Out For Life Is April 18, 2024 – Morning Blend
Empath member EPIC visited Morning Blend to talk about Dining Out For Life and how the community can support those with HIV in our community. Tommy’s Hideaway – Wood Fired Pizza & Pub in Gulfport is a...