by Kim Snarr | May 17, 2016 | advance care planning, care centers, caregiver, Community, hospice care, physicians
In honor of the upcoming World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21, we join in celebrating the many cultures of our world and community. As we’re all part of different cultures, we’re also all unique. In hospice care, we embrace every...
by Kim Snarr | May 12, 2016 | advance care planning, caregiver, Nursing, palliative care
As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we give thanks to all great nurses for the many ways you care and comfort patients and families. At Empath Health, our nurses are passionate about improving quality of life for those in our community facing serious or advanced...
by Kim Snarr | Apr 5, 2016 | advance care planning, hospice care, palliative care
Your family is your greatest love and inspiration. Perhaps the ultimate gift you can give them is your plan for care if something critical happens to your health. Then they can honor you with peace of mind. As Health Care Decisions Day approaches on April 16, we’re...
by Kim Snarr | Mar 30, 2016 | advance care planning, care centers, caregiver, hospice care, palliative care
What matters most to you? That’s what our Suncoast Hospice physicians and teams aim to get to the heart of to best support everyone in our care. Catherine Covington, DO started young in the medical field and has worked in hospice care for many years. This Doctor’s...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 4, 2016 | advance care planning, careers, caregiver, palliative care
Today is World Cancer Day – a day to unite and promote prevention, detection and care. Let’s also show support to those who’ve survived, live with, and take care of loved ones with cancer. We’ve made many strides in research, treatment and even lifestyle changes,...
by Candyl Eyster | Jan 12, 2016 | advance care planning, care centers, caregiver, grief, Home health, hospice care, pace, palliative care, seniors
Empath Health is committed to serving everyone in our community who needs us. Karen Davis-Pritchett joined Empath Health as the new community outreach specialist last summer. In this Q&A, Karen discusses her education background, insights of the African-American...
