by Mark Spencer | Jan 10, 2017 | blog, hospice care, Nursing
The comfort of hospice care means more than medical treatment. It means giving compassion, listening and support to patients and their families. It means guiding them toward resolution and creating more precious time for love. Journey to Hospice Nursing Christy Pompey...
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 | 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 | May 11, 2016 | careers, hospice care, Nursing, palliative care
It’s National Nurses Week and we’re celebrating the many dedicated, warmhearted nurses who care for patients and families. At Empath Health, nurses serve on every care team as well as in other roles and services. Our team nurses extend their skills, knowledge and...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 18, 2016 | caregiver, hospice care, Nursing, volunteers
You want the best comfort for your loved one when it’s time for hospice care. That care extends support and relief to you as family, too. Sisters Linda Rabe and Darlene Bennett and their beloved, late mom, Josephine Blaedel, benefited from the compassionate care at...
by Candyl Eyster | Nov 10, 2015 | caregiver, Home health, hospice care, Nursing, palliative care
Eunice “Nini” Covert, RN has truly cherished treating her patients and families with care, tenderness and support this past year as a staff RN at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center – Mid-Pinellas. Nini’s honored to comfort them along their journeys at the end of...