Media Coverage
Suncoast Hospice Patient and Retired Police Officer Receives Parade Honoring him
Retired St. Petersburg police officer and Suncoast Hospice patient was honored for his service by the community and hospice care team. Watch the FOX 13 story below.
Care Team and Community Honors Hospice Patient
Wayne Barnes is a US Army Veteran and St. Petersburg Police Department retiree. With the help of his family and care team, a parade was organized in his honor to recognize his sacrifice and service to our country...
EPIC Prevention and Outreach Coordinator Dispels Myths About HIV In The Weekly Challenger
According to the Florida Department of Health, the state continues to report some of the country’s highest rates of new infections, with Pinellas County servings as a major center of new cases. Of these new...
Florida organizations, officials mark four years since Pulse
On June 12, EPIC joined organizations throughout Central Florida and Tampa Bay to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The virtual memorial included a reading and ringing of bells to honor the...
Empath Health Execs: Hospice Hasn’t Skipped a Beat During COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic hospices have had to redesign many of their processes from bereavement care to volunteer training and patient visits to incorporate video-conferencing technology. President and CEO Rafael...
Finding Comfort at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Suncoast Hospice Care Center South Pinellas has had to limit patient visitations due to its location inside of Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. With family and friends adjusting to...
Director of Spiritual Care Discusses Virtual Community Memorial Service on AM Tampa Bay
Jim Andrews, Suncoast Hospice Director of Spiritual Care, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the virtual community memorial service held on May 28. The virtual celebration of life was held to remember the lives of loved...
Comforting the dying and their families — from a distance
Victoria Long, a Suncoast Hospice chaplain, spoke with Tampa Bay Times about providing spiritual comfort to patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article.
EPIC hosts drive-in film fundraiser
EPIC will host a drive-in screening of “Mamma Mia!” May 23 at its St. Petersburg campus to raise funds for essential services. The movie will be broadcast on two mobile movie screens, with each car’s radio...
Empath Health and Catholic Health Services Partner on Technology Project Which Benefits Catholic Hospice
We are excited to share that Empath Health, through its Mission Services Organization, is partnering with Catholic Health Services in Miami on a large technology project that will benefit Catholic Hospice. As a...
ABC Action News Highlights Suncoast Hospice Nurses During Nurses Appreciation Week
South Pinellas Care Center Manager, Lauren Mills, speaks with ABC Action News about the special things our nurses are doing to provide comfort and compassion to patients and caregivers during the coronavirus...
Empath Health Bereavement Client Discusses Grieving During the Cororavirus
Maureen Connors bravely shares how the coronavirus has disrupted the grieving process for her husband, Maury. Read her story.