by Sky Roberts | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Volunteers
Every day the Empath Health family of volunteers are making a difference in the lives of others. Whether supporting the organization from behind the scenes or providing comfort directly to patients and families, we appreciate all our volunteers do to help us provide...
by Sky Roberts | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Hospice Care, Pediatric, Volunteers
Aspiring artist Maia already has more talent in one finger than many can say they have in their whole body. Like any 11-year-old might be found, she is propped up in bed, a computer screen in front of her. Tonight she is preparing for her weekly art lesson, navigating...
by Kim Snarr | Aug 30, 2019 | Bereavement, Blog, Community, Counseling, Grants, Grief, Health & Wellness, Music, Volunteers
It’s National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 – a time to shine light on grief, support and healing. Healing Oasis Loss and grief can affect our whole wellbeing, from emotional stress, physical health and difficulty with sleeping, eating, concentration and other...
by Kim Snarr | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog, Community, Hospice Care, Pet Therapy, Volunteers
Today is National Dog Day! Let’s paws and celebrate the love and joy our doggies fill in our lives and community. Sir Omar Bradley is one of 44 animals serving in our pet volunteer program. He is a pure-bred Golden Retriever, eight years old and specially trained with...
by Kim Snarr | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Care Centers, Health & Wellness, Hospice Care, Integrative Medicine, Palliative Care, Volunteers
Caring for our Suncoast Hospice patients and families takes tender touch and comfort. When our patients are in the state of severe pain and stress, they may come to our Care Centers for short-term stays, skilled medical treatment and relief. The care teams also...
by Kim Snarr | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, Community, Veterans, Volunteers
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 the Navy, caring for many service members wounded in...
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