by Candyl Eyster | Feb 5, 2016 | care centers, hospice care, palliative care, Spiritual Care
Many people take a deep look at themselves while in hospice, longing to know if their lives were meaningful. They often are full of questions and emotions that need to be expressed in order to have a peaceful ending. Through spiritual care, they can find understanding...
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...
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...
by Candyl Eyster | Oct 22, 2015 | caregiver, HIV, Home health, hospice care, palliative care, seniors
We all want good health care. To feel like the people who are taking care of us are competent and caring. To feel like they’re meeting our needs. Overseeing the quality of care and services at Empath Health is quality improvement manager Suzanne “Sue”...
by Candyl Eyster | Sep 9, 2015 | bereavement, caregiver, grief, Health & Wellness, hospice care, palliative care, pediatric, resale shoppes, seniors, volunteers
To give is to care. We’re so grateful for the many volunteers who give their time and hearts supporting our mission of life-changing care. As we continue to expand our network of services to meet the growing needs of our Tampa Bay community, we need even more...