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 find one another, to ensure others are safe, if...How to Prevent Diabetes
Did you know you might have prediabetes or diabetes but aren’t aware of it? More than 84 million adults (more than one in three) in the U.S. have prediabetes, reports the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control. Prediabetes means having a higher-than-normal blood...Stay Safe from HIV: Use Condoms
HIV/AIDS still continue to threaten our health and world. In 2017, 39 million people were infected with HIV/AIDS globally, according to UNAIDS. The HIV virus is mainly spread through unprotected sex or sharing intravenous drug needles. It can turn fatal if left...Helping Patients Stay Safe from Falls
By Liz Whitehurst, RN – Empath Health Quality and Service Excellence Advocate September is Fall Prevention Month. Falls cause many injuries and deaths each year. According to the CDC, every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall in the United States, and if the...Be Brave and in the Know – Get HIV Tested
It’s normal to get regular check-ups for our health. But, why not necessarily HIV testing? We know that HIV is still out there. It can happen to males and females, young and old, including those who are having sex or sharing intravenous drug needles. Infections are...Empath Health Upcoming Events
Oct
1
Thu
6:00 pm
Adult Loss of a Parent Grief Sup...
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Gathering Place West
Adult Loss of a Parent Grief Sup...
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Gathering Place West
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grief groups are designed to provide you support after the loss of someone important to you. Grieving is a uniquely personal experience and many people find comfort, hope and strength by coming together with others to remember loved ones. While grief … Continue reading
6:00 pm
Spouse Loss: Any Age Group Grief...
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Community Room 112B
Spouse Loss: Any Age Group Grief...
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Community Room 112B
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The loss of a spouse can be one of the greatest losses an individual can grieve. Grief groups are designed to provide you support after the loss of someone important to you. Grieving is a uniquely personal experience and many … Continue reading
6:00 pm
Spouse Loss: Working Years Grief...
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Gathering Place East
Spouse Loss: Working Years Grief...
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Gathering Place East
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The loss of a spouse can be one of the greatest losses an individual can grieve. Grief groups are designed to provide you support after the loss of someone important to you. Grieving is a uniquely personal experience and many … Continue reading
Oct
2
Fri
10:00 am
Caregiver Coffee Break – Clearwater
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Garden House
Caregiver Coffee Break – Clearwater
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Service Center, Garden House
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Caregiver Coffee Break Caring for a family member or friend? Please stop by for encouragement, information and helpful tips. First Friday of each month. No reservations required and provided free of charge. For information call (727) 586-4432. Groups are limited … Continue reading
Oct
5
Mon
6:00 pm
Next Steps Grief Support Group
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Community Service Center, Community Room 1
Next Steps Grief Support Group
@ Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Community Service Center, Community Room 1
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Next Steps Grief Support Group Members of this monthly group need to have completed a six-week Suncoast Hospice Bereavement Support Group. This will be a monthly check-in time to discuss the next steps of healing in your grief journey. No … Continue reading