Empath Health Media and Public Relations

Vietnam Veterans gather in Dunedin to mark half-century anniversary of war’s end – WTSP 10 Tampa Bay

by Kim Snarr | Mar 30, 2023 | Media Coverage

In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Empath Health joined the City of Dunedin and the community to welcome home and thank our Vietnam-era veterans.

Remembering Vietnam – 50th Anniversary Welcome Home Event – WTSP Great Day Live

by Kim Snarr | Mar 28, 2023 | Media Coverage

Today, Empath Health Veterans Community Partnership Specialist Trudy Beeler visited Great Day Live to discuss our Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event on March 29 at Pioneer Park in Dunedin. All Vietnam veterans are invited to participate, and the community is invited...

‘It sure was a rush’: 73-year-old hospice patient skydives for first time – NewsBreak

by Andrea Heenan | Mar 28, 2023 | Hospice Care, Media Coverage, Philanthropy, Uncategorized

Tidewell patient George Downing has a item on his special bucket list. Despite being shot down twice in Vietnam, the former Army helicopter pilot requested to, "jump from a perfectly good airplane." His care team worked tirelessly to ensure he was ready and able to...

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Unveils New Inpatient Unit – Hospice News

by Kim Snarr | Mar 27, 2023 | Media Coverage

Florida-based Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, an Empath Health affiliate, has opened a new inpatient unit within Tampa’s St. Joseph’s Hospital. Empath Health Chief Hospice Officer Kerry Hoerner discusses the new inpatient unit in this Hospice News article. Read...

Advance care planning eases stress during serious illness, emergency – The Weekly Challenger

by Kim Snarr | Mar 27, 2023 | Media Coverage

Having a living will helps our family members know what our healthcare wishes are and helps alleviate stress. In The Weekly Challenger Newspaper learn how our Community Partnership Specialists are available to help you facilitate the process. Read Article

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Opens Inpatient Unit in St. Joseph’s Hospital

by Sky Roberts | Mar 22, 2023 | Press Release

Tampa – Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health, announces the opening of its first inpatient unit inside St. Joseph’s Hospital March 20. Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Care Center at St. Joseph’s gives hospital patients a seamless transition...

PHOTOS: Balance Tampa Bay, EPIC hold 7th Masquerade – Watermark Online

by Sky Roberts | Mar 21, 2023 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

Balance Tampa Bay and Empath Partners in Care welcomed supporters to Coastal Creative March 18 for “Masquerade: The Sevens,” their seventh annual fundraiser benefiting EPIC’s fight against HIV/AIDS. Read More and See the Photos

Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day – WTTA Tampa Hoy

by Sky Roberts | Mar 14, 2023 | EPIC Feed, Media Coverage

WTTA, Tampa Hoy featured EPIC's Senior Housing Case Manager Alejandra Arias talking about HIV's impacts on women, testing and more.

Hospices Striking Back Against Cyberattacks – Hospice News

by Kim Snarr | Mar 10, 2023 | Media Coverage

Cybercrime can have widespread implications, including violations of patients’ privacy and substantial financial losses for hospice providers. In this Hospice News article, Empath Health's Vice President of Information Technology Arthur Clark discusses the importance...

Nonprofit Hospices See Rebound in Thrift Store, Resale Revenue – Hospice News

by Kim Snarr | Mar 3, 2023 | Media Coverage

After taking hits during the pandemic, nonprofit hospices are seeing supplemental revenue from resale thrift stores rebound. Suncoast Hospice Foundation’s Chief Philanthropy Officer Kathy Rabon recently spoke with Hospice News on how the Suncoast Hospice Resale Shops...