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Suncoast Hospice Patient and Retired Police Officer Receives Parade Honoring him

Retired St. Petersburg police officer and Suncoast Hospice patient was honored for his service by the community and hospice care team. Watch the FOX 13 story below.

Care Team and Community Honors Hospice Patient

Wayne Barnes is a US Army Veteran and St. Petersburg Police Department retiree. With the help of his family and care team, a parade was organized in his honor to recognize his sacrifice and service to our country...

EPIC Prevention and Outreach Coordinator Dispels Myths About HIV In The Weekly Challenger

According to the Florida Department of Health, the state continues to report some of the country’s highest rates of new infections, with Pinellas County servings as a major center of new cases. Of these new...

Florida organizations, officials mark four years since Pulse

On June 12, EPIC joined organizations throughout Central Florida and Tampa Bay to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The virtual memorial included a reading and ringing of bells to honor the...

Empath Health Execs: Hospice Hasn’t Skipped a Beat During COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic hospices have had to redesign many of their processes from bereavement care to volunteer training and patient visits to incorporate video-conferencing technology. President and CEO Rafael...

Finding Comfort at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Suncoast Hospice Care Center South Pinellas has had to limit patient visitations due to its location inside of Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. With family and friends adjusting to...

Director of Spiritual Care Discusses Virtual Community Memorial Service on AM Tampa Bay

Jim Andrews, Suncoast Hospice Director of Spiritual Care, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the virtual community memorial service held on May 28. The virtual celebration of life was held to remember the lives of loved...

Comforting the dying and their families — from a distance

Victoria Long, a Suncoast Hospice chaplain, spoke with Tampa Bay Times about providing spiritual comfort to patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article.

EPIC hosts drive-in film fundraiser

EPIC will host a drive-in screening of “Mamma Mia!” May 23 at its St. Petersburg campus to raise funds for essential services. The movie will be broadcast on two mobile movie screens, with each car’s radio...

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