Media Coverage
Hospices Struggle to Reach Patients in Nursing Homes Amid Pandemic
To address pandemic spread concerns, the U.S. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced critical measures last week to keep nursing home residents safe from exposure to COVID-19. Recently our Vice...
Reducing the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes – The Weekly Challenger
Today, more than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. To help address the issue in Pinellas County, Suncoast PACE began offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Read how participants...
St. Pete nursing home Menorah Manor offers Neshama suite as special place to die
Suncoast Hospice recently collaborated with Menorah Manor in the creation of their new Nashama suite. The suite has been specifically designed to be a soothing space for patients at the end of life. Empath Health...
Empath Health’s Dr. Lawrence Kay Appears on WFLA News Channel 8 to Discuss Covid 19 Preparedness
Dr. Lawrence Kay, Chief Medical Officer, discusses Empath Health’s response and preparedness around Covid 19 on WFLA News Channel 8.
Hospice, Home Care Providers Empath Health and Stratum to Merge
The two Florida-based companies intend to build a combined, hospice-based integrated care network that would provide home- and community-based services to patients suffering from serious and chronic disease through...
EPIC’s Keayea Lee Appears on Bloom TV to talk about National Condom Month
Keayea Lee, EPIC’s Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, joined Bloom TV to discuss the importance of practicing safe sex as we celebrate National Condom Month.
Suncoast PACE Supervisor Joins Connecting Caregivers To Talk About Seniors, Healthy Living and PACE
Sheri Gruden, Suncoast PACE Center Intake and Enrollment Supervisor, joined Connecting Caregivers Radio show to discuss the Suncoast PACE program, an all-inclusive senior care and support program that helps...
The Heart of Care – The Weekly Challenger
The first things you notice about Ian are the wildly-trendy hairstyle, the headphones slung around his neck, and a “too cool” teenage attitude. He has a brilliant smile, but it remains hidden behind a medical...
Suncoast Hospice Volunteers Share Their Love Story
Volunteers Ray and Ellie Weaver have been married for 60 years. In the last 15 years, they have dedicated their time and talents volunteering together at Suncoast Hospice. Learn their secret to happiness and about...
Suncoast PACE Director: Partner with Hospice to Support Aging in Place
Jason Pettry, Director of Suncoast PACE, sat down with Hospice News to discuss how PACE and hospice can work together as well as his plans for growing the program. Read the full article.
Music program aims to aid caregivers by helping stir memories for Largo seniors – TBN Weekly
In the class, caregivers learn how to incorporate music into their daily patient care, using song and music to guide and enhance daily routines. They also can help patients structure their day, create a positive mood...
Great Day Live Highlights Suncoast Hospice Resale Shops & Annual Fashion Show
Watch this Great Day Live Tampa Bay segment with Tampa Bay Magazine and get a sneak peek of the merchandise you can find at our three Suncoast Hospice Resale Shops and learn more about our annual sellout Fashion Show...