Veterans

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... Read More

Retired Marine Master Sgt. Joe Pippen is in relatively good health for 97 years old, but requires hospice care as he completes his momentous journey through life. Laura Bradshaw, advanced practice registered nurse... Read More

Congratulations to volunteer Jim Blincoe for being named We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award recipient at this year’s National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Volunteers are the... Read More

As our celebration of volunteers continues, read about our next set of Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Sandra “Sandy” Hart – Specialized Volunteer Service Award Sandy... Read More

Veterans faithfully served our country and Empath Health, through the Empath Honors program, is dedicated to taking care of their needs. Together with community partners, we are bringing veterans’ care to the... Read More

Ten is a magic number for Mike Couper. That’s how many years he served in the military. It’s also how long he has been with Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, as a Veterans Serving Veterans volunteer.... Read More

Connections. It’s the underlying theme in how Empath Health honors and serves veterans across the community. New this year, the Veterans Coffee Connection is an opportunity for veterans of all ages and eras to come... Read More

Suncoast Hospice Veterans Serving Veterans Volunteer Michael Couper honors fellow brother and sister veterans at the end of their lives. FOX Serves honored... Read More

Israel “Butch” Miller joined the Navy with his sight set on going to Vietnam. Instead he landed in California at Naval Hospital Oakland. He served as a lieutenant and one of the first commissioned male nurses in... Read More