by Jenna Kominski | 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 Jenna Kominski | Apr 7, 2016 | Donations, HIV, hospice care, palliative care, Partnership, social work
Doing so much with so little to take care of a community in hardship is a constant challenge for our sister South African hospice – HospiceWits. There are extreme needs of HIV care, hospice care, food, medications and much more. At times, their work can seem...
by Jenna Kominski | 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 Jenna Kominski | 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 Jenna Kominski | Mar 17, 2016 | bereavement, caregiver, counseling, hospice care, palliative care, social work
It’s Social Work Month and we join in celebrating the many social workers who advocate on behalf of individuals and families to improve their lives. Social workers provide support in many settings, communities and situations, including when people are facing the...
by Jenna Kominski | Mar 15, 2016 | bereavement, care centers, caregiver, grief, Home health, hospice care, palliative care, pediatric, volunteers
March is Child Life Month and we want to acknowledge the many care professionals who support the special needs of children and families to bring them comfort. People hope their children will be born healthy and live long, productive lives. Sometimes, children...
