Empath Health Media and Public Relations

Fleece Takes Helm as Empath Health CEO, Begins ‘One Hospice’ Initiative – Hospice News

by Jenna Kominski | Jan 16, 2023 | Media Coverage

In this Hospice News article, Jonathan Fleece, Empath Health’s newly appointed President and CEO, shares his priorities and vision for our hospice affiliates. Read Article

Empath Health Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer

by Jenna Kominski | Jan 12, 2023 | Press Release

Lakewood Ranch and Clearwater – Jonathan D. Fleece has been named President and CEO of Empath Health and its Affiliate Programs, effective January 12, 2023. Fleece was most recently Empath Health President as well as President and CEO of Tidewell Hospice, a member of...

Empath Health celebrates retiring CEO’s career of service, commitment to diversity – The Weekly Challenger

by Jenna Kominski | Jan 11, 2023 | Media Coverage

The new year is traditionally a time for beginnings. But this new year is different at Empath Health. We are saying goodbye to a visionary leader while looking back at all he has done for our organization and community. Throughout Rafael Sciullo's leadership, Empath...

Empath Health CEO Sciullo: Hospice Leaders Need Exposure at the Bedside – Hospice News

by Jenna Kominski | Jan 6, 2023 | Media Coverage

On his last day in the office, Empath Health CEO Rafael Sciullo sat down with Hospice News to talk about the need for care integration and his strategies for effective leadership in community-based health care. Read article

Empath Health CEO retires following a 40-year career – Tampa Bay Business Journal

by Jenna Kominski | Jan 5, 2023 | Media Coverage

The CEO of Empath Health in Clearwater has announced he’ll retire on Jan. 11 after a 40-year health care career. Rafael J. Sciullo joined the organization as Suncoast Hospice in 2013 and set out to create an integrated network of care focused on advanced, chronic and...

Empath Health CEO Retires Following Distinguished 40-Year Career in Healthcare

by Jenna Kominski | Jan 4, 2023 | Press Release

Clearwater and Lakewood Ranch – Empath Health announces the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer Rafael J. Sciullo January 11, 2023 following a career spanning more than 40 years in healthcare. Sciullo came to the organization as Suncoast Hospice in 2013....

Lights of Lake Park – WTOG Tampa Bay Now News

by Sky Roberts | Dec 26, 2022 | Fundraiser, Media Coverage

There's still time to visit Lights of Lake Park, which has raised over $1 million to benefit Suncoast Hospice since 1993. Watch this CW44 - WTOG Tampa Bay segment with Lake Park resident Amy Maltinos sharing the inspiration behind this festive tradition. The event...

Holiday events help LGBTQ seniors in Tampa Bay combat loneliness – Tampa Bay Times

by Sky Roberts | Dec 19, 2022 | Community, EPIC Feed, Media Coverage, Seniors

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 especially challenging.. “The biggest issue we heard...

Largo’s Lights of Lake Park Estates turns 30 – Tampa Bay Newspapers

by Jenna Kominski | Dec 16, 2022 | Media Coverage

The Lights of Lake Park Estates, a multi-neighborhood display featuring miles of colorful Christmas lights that benefits Suncoast Hospice, has been wowing kids, and adults, since 1993. Read Article

Lights of Lake Park – WFTS ABC Action News

by Jenna Kominski | Dec 15, 2022 | Media Coverage

Since 1993, the Lake Park Estates community has generously decorated their neighborhood with Christmas lights to benefit Suncoast Hospice. Watch this ABC Action News with Lake Park residents Pamela Bownan and Amy Maltinos sharing the fun and meaning behind this...