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Making an Impact on Care – Robert Rivera
Congratulations to our February Impact Award winner, Robert Rivera, maintenance technician for Empath Health. Rivera joined the organization in 2017. In his role, he helps keep the Mid-County Community Service Center running smoothly and ensures the many Empath Health...
Increasing Food Accessibility for Suncoast PACE Participants
Nutritious foods are an important part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, yet they can be difficult to obtain for many people. Others may simply not know how to prepare them in a way that tastes good and still have health benefits. This National Nutrition Month,...
International Women’s Day – Monday Message
International Women’s Day on March 8 each year celebrates the social, economic and political achievements of women around the world. Who are some of the women that you have admired? Harriet Tubman’s work as an abolitionist and political activist? Marie Curie as the...
Definition of Hope – Monday Message
According to Richard Groves, author of The American Book of Living and Dying, hope is a uniquely human experience characterized by the ability to imagine something that would be life-giving, and sustain that desire with the expectation that it will come to pass. Take...
Making an Impact on Care – Rodriquis Stewart
Congratulations to our January Impact Award winner, Rodriquis Stewart, professional liaison for Empath Health. Stewart joined the organization in April of 2019. In his role, he connects with patients and families to provide education about Empath Health and Suncoast...
Kindness, Decency and Love – Monday Message
Senator Cory Booker reminds us of a simple truth that is so often lost in the hustle and worry of everyday life – “We can never underestimate this truth: No matter who you are, the biggest thing you do in any day is most often going to be a small act of kindness,...
United in Common Purpose – Monday Message
American business executive and civil rights activist, Vernon Jordan, reflects on how progress builds from one generation to the next and about our privilege and responsibility to contribute in our own way and in our own time to advance progress, justice and peace. He...
Raising Awareness for HIV/AIDS
Did you know that people with HIV can live long and healthy lives? With testing, prevention and treatment working together, it is possible. Empath Partners in Care (EPIC), a member of Empath Health, offers a wide range of health care and support resources for people...
From Booklets to Bedsides, Volunteers Make the Difference
When you first meet Joni Dalgar, known by many around Empath Health as JD, it’s easy to see that she is an enthusiastic and dedicated individual. It also becomes very apparent that above all, she is humble. As a volunteer for more than 10 years, Dalgar has left her...
Dream, Wonder and Feel for Others – Monday Message
As we go through life, we inevitably encounter difficulties and suffer tragedy and loss. The way that we process and move through these experiences has a lasting impact on our self-understanding and the way we interact with others. We must be vigilant about guarding...