Grief, A Year Later

by | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog

Tina remembers her son, Chris, as bright and extremely intelligent. A strong person. Her hero. His path in life was filled with challenges and as a result Tina is no stranger to grief. At age 17, Chris was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of...

Making an Impact on Care – Carla Creegan

by | Aug 12, 2020 | Blog, PACE

Congratulations to our July Impact Award winner, Carla Creegan, manager of the Suncoast PACE Day Center, a member of Empath Health. Creegan joined the organization in 2010 and has been in the role of center manager for almost five years. During that time she has built...

A New Way to Celebrate with Suncoast PACE

by | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog

Empath Health volunteer Bob Estes has a special delivery to make. With a cake in one hand and a bag of goodies in the other, he makes his way to the front door of Barbara Rose’s home. The reason for the special delivery: it’s her birthday. Standing on her front porch,...

Telehealth for Hospice Care Patients

by | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Hospice Care

In the world of hospice, care often can’t wait. Visits can’t be postponed and many times there is a sense of urgency. When a nurse at the bedside needs to consult with a physician or a visual is needed to triage a patient, telehealth can provide an instant connection....

Mental Health Care at Home

by | Aug 3, 2020 | Blog

Complex medical conditions often call for specialized care providers. This is true for not only physical illnesses, but mental health disorders as well. Home-bound patients have an added layer of complexity in these situations. For comprehensive and streamlined care,...