by Kim Snarr | Oct 13, 2016 | blog, Community, education, Spiritual Care
When we’re touched by the deep suffering from illness, facing death or grieving the loss of our beloved, we seek comfort and healing. Faith communities can be a great sense of support and compassion during these difficult journeys. But they must be prepared to help....
by Kim Snarr | Oct 6, 2016 | blog, Community, grief, hospice care, pediatric, traumatic loss, volunteers
Facing the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby can be heartbreaking. Each year, many women and their families are affected by such tragic loss, pain and grief. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 29, 2016 | blog, Community, hospice care, teen volunteers
Pinellas County shines with its treasured waterways, wildlife and communities. A group of 12 Suncoast Hospice teen volunteers recently helped bring in the beauty of northern Pinellas through their photography displayed at our Palm Harbor community service center. The...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 22, 2016 | blog, Health & Wellness, pace, seniors
A sunny afternoon sets in and a group of creative minds convenes in the meditation room at the Suncoast PACE day center. The participants jump in talking and developing their island murder mystery. It’s a joint writing project that transpired from participant AnneGale...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 15, 2016 | Health & Wellness, hospice care, integrative medicine, palliative care, volunteers
September is National Pain Awareness Month and we join in celebrating the many great care teams bringing comfort to our community. At Empath Health, our teams provide a holistic approach to achieve relief and better quality of life for our patients, whether they are...
