Community

When Elke first came to volunteer training in Brandon, she was still grieving the loss of her husband, who had been in our care. She worried that she wasn't ready to sit with patients and families. But when she... Read More

Registration optional. This fall, Empath Health is bringing connection, learning, and support to local libraries across Hillsborough County. We're partnering with three branches to host a series of events designed to... Read More

Each week at the South County Service Center, Karin leans over a long table covered in stems and vases. With practiced care, she sorts through blooms—roses, carnations, daisies—donated by Trader Joe's.... Read More

At Empath Health, we know that culture isn't built in boardrooms—it's built in break rooms, during team huddles, over shared patient stories, and sometimes, even in Halloween costumes. That's the spirit... Read More

In observance of World AIDS Day, Empath Partners in Care (EPIC), a member of Empath Health, hosted a memorial bell-tolling ceremony to honor and remember those we have lost. Fox 13 was on the scene for this emotional... Read More

It can be hard to make friends later in life. For members of the LGBTQ community, who may face discrimination from their peers or might be navigating their sexual or gender identity for the first time, it can be... Read More

We plan for many things in life – vacations, retirement, major life events – yet many people are not prepared for the end of life. In fact, approximately 70% of Americans do not have an estate plan and for those... Read More

Having end-of-life conversations with your family, loved ones and healthcare providers can be uncomfortable. You may feel like your physicians are giving up hope for a cure or imposing unwanted treatment or... 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

As a community-based hospice, Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, recognizes the importance of meeting the needs of each individual we serve. This is especially true in Pinellas County, whose population... Read More

​If you’ve traveled through St. Petersburg it’s likely that you have encountered a member of the homeless population in the city. According to a 2019 report from the Homeless Leadership Alliance, Pinellas... 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