by Jenna Kominski | Nov 17, 2016 | blog, Community, hospice care, palliative care
During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November, we join in celebrating the tremendous care and comfort hospices bring to countless patients and families across our nation. For nearly 40 years, we at Suncoast Hospice have been honored to be the local...
by Jenna Kominski | Nov 11, 2016 | bereavement, blog, Community, grief, hospice care, Partnership, veterans, volunteers
John Flint still was soaring the day after his Honor Flight trip to the U.S. war memorials in Washington, D.C. The nationally-treasured sights, surprise on-flight mail call and grand welcome home celebration at St. Pete-Clearwater International airport all left this...
by Jenna Kominski | Oct 26, 2016 | bereavement, Community, education, grief
Once again the holidays are upon us. But for some people, reveling in the joy of the season isn’t so simple because their loved ones are no longer here. In light of this difficult loss, there’s hope for peace. If you or your family members are struggling with a death...
by Jenna Kominski | 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 Jenna Kominski | 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 Jenna Kominski | 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...
