by Jenna Kominski | Nov 21, 2018 | Blog, PACE, Spirituality, Volunteers
It’s National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November and we wish to give special thanks to our volunteers! More than 41 years ago, a group of compassionate volunteers established Suncoast Hospice and its mission of care in Pinellas County. Today, we are nearly...
by Jenna Kominski | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Pet Therapy, Volunteers
Kathleen “Kathy” Starke-Nalbach has a big heart for rescuing animals. She found a great match with her burly boy Rudy, a 132-pound mastiff. Rudy is her third rescue. A female mastiff and a black lab complete the family. At just two years old, Rudy has developed a...
by Jenna Kominski | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Teen Volunteers
August 12 is International Youth Day. This year’s theme recognizes the many areas that young people feel free and welcomed to come together and make a difference. We are grateful for the many teen volunteers who serve at Empath Health. In 2017, more than 500 teen...
by Jenna Kominski | May 23, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Veterans, Volunteers
Young Man at War Russell Palmer set his path for service in his youth. He lived a Connecticut farm life, then joined the Navy and then went to fight at sea during World War II. “I was in my second year of high school. I was tired of school. I was interested in travel....
by Jenna Kominski | May 21, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Veterans, Volunteers
Once a Marine, Always a Marine rings true with Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran Gordon “Skip” Cutting. He shares a sacred brotherhood and sense of service with veterans in the community. “Tampa Bay is unique because we have so many retired military in this area. We have...
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