Suncoast chief medical director working to curb narcotic use among seniors
William Burt, MD, DABFM, recently became chief medical director of our Suncoast PACE program. Dr. Burt has seen firsthand the impact of how having too few resources can affect patients. Learn how he helps seniors remain independent, reduces their pain and symptoms and...
read moreMLK Day of Service: 2nd Annual Gospel Health Brunch Jan. 12
The late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led with love, faith, unity, justice and service. We are proud to come together to serve in honor of his legacy at our second annual Gospel Health Brunch at Empath Health on Saturday, Jan. 12. Read the full story in the Weekly...
read moreLocal Artist Raises Awareness With Couture Condom Dresses
Local artist Ryan Young created a series of handmade dresses using condoms to raise awareness about our HIV services and the stigma associated with HIV. He conceptualized each dress after discussing the fight against HIV and AIDS with those personally impacted. We're...
read moreLissa Bradford Spiritual Care Coordinator on ABC Action News Morning Blend
Lissa Bradford, a Suncoast Hospice spiritual care coordinator discovered an unconventional path to chaplaincy, hospice and helping patients at the end of life. Watch her talk about her calling to hospice care on ABC Action News Tampa Bay Morning...
read moreEPIC Generations coalition forms to support aging LGBTQ community
EPIC Generations was formed to educate the community and to respond to the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ elders. Thank you Watermark for helping us spread the word about this new program. Read the full...
read moreKorean War Photographer Receives Lost Medal from Army for Veterans Day
Korean War Veteran Russ Scannell receives a long-lost Meritorious Service Medal just in time for Veterans Day while in hospice...
read moreA Daughter’s Gratitude for Hospice Care
Millicent Battle, of St. Petersburg, is thankful for the Suncoast Hospice care for her parents when they were ill with lung cancer. James Battle, a World War II-era Army veteran, and Jeannetta Battle were originally from South Carolina and Georgia, respectively. They...
read moreShop Fall Fashion at the Suncoast Hospice Resale Shops and Save
Find out how you can shop the best fall-inspired fashion and still save by shopping at the Suncoast Hospice Resale Shops. All donations and purchases help support the programs and services of Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health. Watch this WTSP Channel 10 news clip to...
read moreCare Council Connects the Community to Care
It takes a community to care for one another and we're honored to partner and work hand-in-hand with the community to make a positive impact on people’s lives, health and well-being. Learn how our Care Council in St. Petersburg is dedicated to helping educate...
read moreVeteran’s History Project Featured in St. Pete Life
We recently partnered with the Veteran's Art Center in St. Pete to assist in story collection for the Veterans History Project. The project collects first-hand accounts of combat veterans’ military experiences for future generations. Our...
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