by Kim Snarr | Sep 9, 2016 | blog, Community, hospice care, Nursing, palliative care, teen volunteers
It’s amazing to see youth making a positive impact in our world and in our community. At Empath Health, we are thrilled to have Pinellas County high school teens ages 14 to 18 support our mission of care. Their dedicated time and spirit uplifts the many people we...
by Kim Snarr | Aug 15, 2016 | ASAP Feed, blog, Community, HIV, Prevention
Today HIV is a highly-manageable health condition thanks to advancements in treatment, advocacy and community services. With ongoing care and support, people who are infected can live long, prosperous lives, just like Gulfport resident and ASAP volunteer Greg Stemm....
by Kim Snarr | Aug 2, 2016 | Community, Donations, hospice care, integrative medicine, palliative care, physicians, Spiritual Care, volunteers
Bonnie Wismer smiles when hand delivered an arrangement of fresh pastel flowers at her home. She and many other patients cared for by Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, have enjoyed this gesture of kindness carried out by our staff on behalf of the Random...
by Kim Snarr | Jul 14, 2016 | Community, Partnership, volunteers
Education and Community Service A friendly competition sparks among the trio of teen students assembling hundreds of essential materials and medical kits at Empath Health. Each girl takes pride in completing as many as they can, working together and helping our...
by Kim Snarr | Jun 24, 2016 | Community, counseling, grief, traumatic loss
The Pulse gay night club mass shooting in Orlando gripped our hearts around the world. It was the deadliest of its kind in American history and we’re still hurting. We grieve the 49 men and women killed and gone too soon that fateful morning in Orlando on June 12. We...
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...
